“The community Christmas meals are a way of saying thank you and supporting those in our parish who may need some help this Christmas”.
Haydon Wick Parish Council’s Memory Café attendees, along with a group of residents over 60 who frequently use the Council’s community bus, had an early Christmas celebration this week. The events were organised by the Council as part of the Reducing Loneliness & Isolation programme designed to help those living alone or vulnerable in the parish.
The attendees pulled crackers and donned party hats as they enjoyed a festive meal together. Stories were swapped of Christmases past, and gifts were shared around the table. Comments from around the table included:
“The opportunity to share a meal with other people is so nice, I usually eat on my own at home.”
“This has been so wonderful, I’m just trying to take it all in, so I can remember when I get home. Thank you to all at Haydon Wick Parish Council who organised this for us.”
Councillor Rebecca Ross, Chair of the Community Development Committee said: ‘’ It’s a pleasure to be able to provide these Christmas functions for our residents and our award-winning community Memory Café attendees. The meals are a way of saying thank you and supporting those in our community who may need some help this Christmas.”
The Parish Council’s Warm Spaces sessions will recommence from the 6th January 2023 from 11.00am – 1.00pm and the next Memory Café will be held on the 11th January 2022 from 10.30am – 12.30pm, both at the at Haydon Wick Parish Council offices on Thames Avenue, Swindon. For further details contact Chief Officer for further details clerk@haydonwick.gov.uk.
