Older residents enjoy the Christmas party
Around 55 of the borough’s older residents enjoyed a festive lunch at the YMCA in Romford on Tuesday (16 December).
The successful Older People’s Christmas Party was organised by the Council for some of the borough’s most isolated and vulnerable individuals. The event allowed the residents to come together and enjoy a full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, while meeting new people and socialising.
There was entertainment from Havering Music School, bingo and a raffle with various prizes.
Volunteers helped out at the event, getting people to and from buses, as well as serving the food and clearing the tables.
Father Christmas and one of his elves also helped out on the day, providing entertainment and helping to serve the food.
Councillor Roger Ramsey, Leader of the Council, said:
“Christmas is a time when older people can feel quite isolated, especially if their loved ones are no longer with them and family don’t live nearby, and also if they can’t get out for mobility reasons or because of the cold weather. This event gave residents an opportunity to eat a good dinner and celebrate Christmas with other like-minded people, and I’m really pleased it was such a success.”
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