An estate agent and his staff are giving up their own day to host a free Christmas Day lunch for those who would be otherwise alone.
Rob Webb, director of Kinetic Estate Agents, in Lincoln, said staff, vendors and other volunteers are already busy with donations of food and decorations.
He said three of the four agency staff will be happily giving up time with their own families on the day. The other staff member has a prior commitment in Scotland.
The event is open to anyone who does not have family or friends to share Christmas Day with and a local venue, the Brant Road Social Club, has given its function room for free where there will be a buffet and games all afternoon.
Webb told EYE: “It can be easy to get caught up in Christmas and forget about those who are alone at this time of year.
“We are talking with Age Concern and other local groups about getting people to attend and have already had calls about coming along on the day.
“Any food left will be donated to the local homeless shelter.”
The venue has a capacity of 200 but Webb said there is no target – he just wants to ensure no one is alone on Christmas Day.
The agency also provides funding for a mental health hub in Lincoln.
Part of every commission that it makes pays for a counselling session for children and young adults who may have suffered abuse or have mental health issues.
Well done guys – VERY IMPRESSIVE!
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Absolultely First class guys, all credit to you. You’ve given ‘ One in the Eye ‘ to Shelter, as I don’t see them helping anyone Xmas Day !
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Fantastic – what a great gesture -we all forget how fortunate we are!!
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