Despite modern communication – facebook, mobile texting and so on, there are still many lonely people out there, particularly amongst the elderly. And Christmas can emphasises the fact they’re on their own.

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead – or ‘VARB’ are organising a ‘Festive Feast’. Lisa Irwin is the Volunteer Centre Manager at VARB and she spoke to Tess Lewsey about this special Christmas Day dinner. If you want to donate, go to:
justgiving.com/crowdfunding/varb123

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