'It was a nice surprise to get an invite actually. Christmas Dinners are usually a sandwich and a tin of soup'
Volunteers hurriedly clear the last of the free Christmas Dinners to be delivered to those who need them most in Bury. At the same time a small few walk through the doors of the parish church for this year’s free Christmas Dinner.
READ MORE: Shooting of 26-year-old woman at a pub is not thought to have been targeted, police say as they hunt for gunman “I never look forward to Christmas because I don’t really enjoy it. But today I got invited to a Christmas dinner, met some nice people who looked after me and I’d like to show my appreciation because I’m not used to this.”
“Where I live is the poor area of Bury, we’re all renting, I saw my parents this morning but they’re not up to catering. If it wasn’t for this I’d probably be on my own at home." “I just thought I’d come down to see what it was like to have a Christmas Dinner in a church. I don’t usually go to church but coming down on a Christmas Day is good because it reminds you where you come from and keeps you level-headed.
Speaking about the drastic rise in demand, Lisa Lilly from Caritas said: “I’m not surprised at all, we’re in a crisis.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cost of living: Restaurant serves up 1,000 free Christmas dinners despite 'no profit' for monthsRestaurants and food banks have been handing out Christmas dinners for struggling families.
Read more »
Merry Christmas, the first pandemic-free Christmas in three yearsMerry Christmas, the first pandemic-free Christmas in three years 🔵 Read Editor-in-Chief olyduff's letter here
Read more »
Meet the Christmas Heroes working on the frontline this Christmas DayFrom care assistants to hospital cleaners - these are the people keeping the region going over Christmas
Read more »
Christmas Day live: Royals at Sandringham as King prepares for historic first Christmas Day addressColumnist and author Robert Hardman explains the significance of the King's first Christmas message and discusses how for many it will be the moment they 'pause and gulp' and really realise the Queen's 'not here anymore'. 📺 Sky 501 and YouTube
Read more »
Follow Father Christmas making his way around the world on Christmas EveIt's Christmas Eve, which means it's time for Santa to start delivering presents to children around the world. Keep track of how he's getting on here:
Read more »
Greater Manchester Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day weather forecastThere will be some unexpected sunshine
Read more »