Marmalade Christmas Cheer 2024

 

 

We are delighted to share that Marmalade Trust is open to new referrals for the Marmalade Christmas Cheer 2024 project.

 

We will be offering Christmas Day lunch time meal events, in local pubs and restaurants, for those who are able to self-mobilise and are keen to socialise with others on Christmas Day. We will also be offering a festive doorstep social visit for those whose physical or mental health mean they are unable to attend an event, but would still like to share some conversation with a friendly volunteer on Christmas Day.

 

Christmas Cheer 2024 - eligibility 

 We can accept people who:

• Would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day (no family, friends or neighbours to see on Christmas Day) and feeling lonely most or all the time.
• Live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire or North Somerset.
• Live on their own, in their own home, rented or owned, (i.e. not nursing home or sheltered housing where meals are provided in the company of others).
• For meal events - able to self mobilise (this can include wheelchair users who can self-transfer), get in & out of transport and be happy seated at a table with other members and volunteers and look after their own personal care.
• For doorstep visits - able to come to their door, receive a gift and have a chat. (N.B. Our volunteers are not able to enter properties).
• Be comfortable making and remembering the arrangements with the volunteers.
• Are not experiencing a mental health crisis or drug/alcohol abuse.

We also are unable to take forward referrals which do not also include the referrers’ contact details. This information is vital for us in situations where we cannot get hold of someone or if we are unable to take them forward for the option selected.  Alternatively people can self refer by calling us.

 

Here is the weblink in case you would like more information: Christmas Cheer 2024 | Marmalade Trust

 

Places are filled on a first come, first served policy. If your parish is offering something in your area, please let us know, so that we can share that with any local enquirers.

 

If anyone is interested in helping out by volunteering on the day, for example as a driver, please do get in touch!  We need around 150 volunteers to make it all happen!

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

 

Kind Regards, 

Marmalade Trust