Free lunches if you’re elderly and alone over Christmas

Former_MSE_Lee

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'Companionship at Christmas' helps older people combat loneliness over the festive period, and is run by the Abbeyfield charity.

Sign up for free Christmas dinners and overnight stays at around 120 participating houses in England and Wales between 24 Dec - 4 Jan if you’re over 55, alone over Christmas, and currently living independently.

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To find a participating house, or if you know someone in your local community who's at risk of having a lonely Christmas who might like to get involved, call 0845 052 3553, or check the Abbeyfield website for more details.

desb48

not in scotland it seems and i am spending my fifth xmas alone and partly disabled

savemoney

I am sorry to hear that.

I dont know situation in your area but I know in mine Salvation army and a local church provide a free meal I know the church will even provide some transport, I wonder if there is anything like that in your area

All the best

desb48 wrote: »

not in scotland it seems and i am spending my fifth xmas alone and partly disabled

Living_proof

desb48 wrote: »

not in scotland it seems and i am spending my fifth xmas alone and partly disabled

Where are you desb48? Would you like some good cheer and bouncing brussels?

Blue_Max

I am looking for an ethical and reliable place to live during the later part of my life. I have heard some bad stories about commercialy run organisations.
Some interesting options at
www.abbeyfield.com/living-with-abbeyfield/choose-how-you-live/
Does anyone have any knowledge of Abbeyfield?!

mickaveli2001

These are things the government should be jumping on. It can pretty much kill 2 birds with one stone.

They have young people who are keen to learn cooking come in and help out and learn skills, as well provide information at face value on local help through the winter time, saving money on other means of communication