Befrienders Christmas Dinner!
11 December 2007
Lord Mayor, Jim Rodgers attends Christmas Dinner for older people
The much loved Christmas dinner event for VSB befriendees and their volunteers took place on Friday 7th December at Belfast Central Mission. This event was attended by seventy seven people, including those in receipt of VSB befriending, transport and buddying services, volunteers and VSB project staff. This is a very special event in the calendar year for our befriendees as it is an opportunity for people who are otherwise housebound or who have limited or no contact with friends and family over Christmas, to come together and celebrate Christmas with others during what can often be a lonely time for some. The event was made particularly special by the attendance of the Lord Mayor, Councillor Jim Rodgers, who welcomed everyone and passed on warm and heartfelt wishes for the Christmas period. After eating Christmas dinner, entertainment was provided by Victoria College school choir who sang a range of different Christmas carols and songs which greatly added to the festive spirit. A great day was had by all and we are already looking forward to next year’s Christmas event.
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