The best thing about working for a community organisation like North London Cares is getting to know some of the people whom you could so easily march past without a second thought.
One such person is Walter – gardener, raconteur, carer for his wife, personality.
Walter hasn’t had it easy. He arrived from Sri Lanka in an unfamiliar place as a young man and had to build up a life, more than once as it transpires, on charm, humour and deep inner strength.
Walter doesn’t fuss or fret. Rather, within the madness of a modern metropolis, he exudes an easy calm.
In his Hidden Heroes film, the fourth in our series of six, Walter touches on the tough times of a life lived fully. And he recalls the moments of happiness that give his spirit a lifting quality.
We hope you enjoy the film. And if you do, please share it or come along to a North London Cares event soon, where you can meet Walter, Peggy & Inez, black cab driver Johnny, and Elvis impersonator Dave in person.
Alex Smith is founder of North London Cares, a volunteer network matching young professionals to older neighbours in need of help, social connection or companionship. Find out more about them here.
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Wonderful to hear Walter’s story and his dedication to his wife, plants and flowers is most touching.