CHRISTMAS is a time of friendship, joy and goodwill, but for many people in the Wimmera it can also be a time of sadness and loneliness. For more than 10 years, Horsham Uniting Church has provided a Christmas lunch for people who would otherwise be alone and are seeking the company of others on Christmas Day.
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These people could be travellers passing through, individuals living alone, couples living alone with children living elsewhere or single parents without family support. The lunch is an opportunity to share a meal with others in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Church’s liaison officer Jenny Payne and community co-ordinator Mandy Kirsopp have again been working hard ahead of the lunch.
Last year, about 100 people gathered for a meal of roast potato, chicken, ham and turkey, followed by plum pudding, pavlova and fruit salad. Santa even dropped in.
People can support the lunch by volunteering or making a small donation to Horsham Uniting Church on 5382 4380.
