Christmas Day lunch for homeless and lonely
Tuesday, 22nd December 2009.
There are still a few spaces available for Christmas Day lunch at the Salvation Army hall in Haverhill.
Each year volunteers provide lunch and entertainment for homeless or people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
Anyone wanting to go along can ring 01440 705247 to reserve a place. The hall can cater for 50, and there are about 40 booked so far.
Capt Jonathan Wylie of Haverhill Salvation Army said he needed to know numbers by the end of tomorrow (Wednesday) to make the catering arrangements.
A dozen volunteers will be giving up not only most of their Christmas Day to provide the service, but some of them also a considerable amount of time on Christmas Eve preparing.
The event begins with a short service of carols at 10am, followed by games and entertainment until lunch at 12noon, followed by further quizzes and games before people go home around 3.30pm.
"We are targeting people who would be homeless or lonely on Christmas Day," said Capt Wylie. "We have a few homeless goming, but the majority are elderly people who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone."
Each year volunteers provide lunch and entertainment for homeless or people who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
Anyone wanting to go along can ring 01440 705247 to reserve a place. The hall can cater for 50, and there are about 40 booked so far.
Capt Jonathan Wylie of Haverhill Salvation Army said he needed to know numbers by the end of tomorrow (Wednesday) to make the catering arrangements.
A dozen volunteers will be giving up not only most of their Christmas Day to provide the service, but some of them also a considerable amount of time on Christmas Eve preparing.
The event begins with a short service of carols at 10am, followed by games and entertainment until lunch at 12noon, followed by further quizzes and games before people go home around 3.30pm.
"We are targeting people who would be homeless or lonely on Christmas Day," said Capt Wylie. "We have a few homeless goming, but the majority are elderly people who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone."
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