VOLUNTEERS served up a special Christmas party to a community dining club for the lonely.
The Parkeston Welfare Park Dining Club was treated to a full Christmas dinner, presents and festive music.
Organiser Bill Davidson, said: “It went extremely well, it was a really good day.
“We had about 23 people come along and they all got a present each.
“We decorated the hall and had Christmas music playing.
“You couldn’t fault it, they all had a glass of wine too, it was really really good.”
The dining club launched earlier this year in a bid to provide a place for lonely villagers, the elderly, disabled and those who wouldn’t otherwise have a hot meal.
Volunteers cook and serve the food at the club, which is held fortnightly, but donations are welcomed.
Bill added: “We have people that don’t cook themselves a square meal, so we only do wholesome food.
“We do things like Sheppard’s pie and roast and it’s all home cooked.
“It’s free but people who can pay put in a donation - all the money from those donations was used to put on this Christmas party.
“Next year we are hoping to put on a trip in the simmer with a meal too.”
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