The brilliant offer to those who face spending Christmas Day on their own in Nuneaton

Claire Harrison

24 November 2024 at 0:00 am·1-min read

A Christmas Day meal for the lonely is being held in Nuneaton on December 25. — -Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited)

Those who face spending Christmas Day alone in Nuneaton are being offered a place to go. Once again the Nuneaton Community Christmas Lunch Group team are hosting a free event on December 25.

It will give those who would otherwise spend the day on their own not only a place to go but also a free four-course Christmas lunch, entertainment, a small gift and a large dollop of 'Christmas cheer'. Transport can also be provided to get them to and from the Newtown Centre, where the lunch is held.

Run entirely by volunteers, the event is open to anyone aged over 16. But places are limited and have to be booked in advance.

People are being urged to apply now to ensure they get a seat at the Christmas table. Booking forms can be picked up from churches across the town as well as Food Bank collection points, P3 in Abbey Street, Nuneaton Library and also Citizens Advice (Brancab).

For more information people can email the team via, nuneaton_xmas@outlook.com or call 07835 045479.

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