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The wonderful folk at Bite n Banter for Christmas are once again trying their very best to make sure that no one is left out of the Christmas celebrations in Newry by hosting their annual Christmas Dinner event on Christmas Day in the Gateway Club, Kilmorey Street.
Despite the festivities at this time of year many people do feel isolated and alone on Christmas Day and although everyones circumstances are different the volunteers at Bite n Banter believe that it is possible to make a difference, however small, to help alleviate the ever growing problem of loneliness in today’s society.
With this objective in mind the ninth annual “Bite n Banter for Christmas” event will be held in the Gateway Club at Kilmorey Street, Newry this Christmas Day.
Organised by a local group of volunteers, the aim of the day is to provide a place for anyone, young or old, alone or otherwise who would like to enjoy some food, a bit of entertainment and some chat and company on Christmas Day. The Gateway Club have again generously provided us with the use of their premises for the day and being a central location with good access, we hope to welcome you from 1pm for some food, light refreshments and, above all, some good company.
The day is totally anonymous and free and the organisers rely solely on the generosity of businesses and individuals in our local community, who have been extremely benevolent in past years with donations of food, gifts and services.
Anyone wishing to join them and benefit from the day can do so by dropping in from 1pm or calling their enquiry line on 07783 671217.
Anyone wishing to donate on the day can do so by offering a cooked plated dinner which will be gratefully accepted at the club from 12 noon until 3pm (please wrap in cling film or foil without gravy).
Donation Locations (other non perishable donations can be accepted from this week)
Gateway Club, Kilmorey Street, Newry.
Pizza Point, Church Street, Warrenpoint.
Hanna’s Drapery, Bridge Street, Rostrevor.
Fabulous Beauty Studio, Downpatrick Street, Rathfriland.
Further information can be found on their Facebook page A Bite n Banter for Christmas or by contacting them on the number provided. If you are interested in volunteering your services for the day please call 07783 671217.
The committee want to thank the local community for their goodwill and generosity in previous years and they look forward to your continued support this Christmas.
