Places across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will welcome those in need over the Christmas weekend.
On what can be a difficult day for many, some places in the conurbation will open their doors to welcome people.
Fika Cafe
The Fika Café on Westover Road in Bournemouth will be open again on Christmas Day, welcoming those who are alone.
Owner Rob Lindsell said to the Echo last month that the cafe will welcome anyone from the area who needs a safe and warm place.
He said: “Just a simple conversation and a few laughs shared together on an otherwise very difficult day for some can really make a difference.”
BCP Cry
BCP Shout Out will hold a Christmas Day street event in Bournemouth Gardens, starting at 10am on Christmas morning. The event will feature food, hot drinks and pastries, winter clothes and shoes, toiletries and new toys for children.
Free haircuts will be offered throughout the day, courtesy of the Barber #1 team.
BCP Shout Out said, “It’s a free event for everyone on this day as we recognize the number of people in need and it’s a great day to donate.”
We Are Humans will be in Bournemouth Square opposite Boots, offering a three-course Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. They will return on New Years Day to provide a three course meal to help those in need in the New Year.
Twynham Church, supported by the Christchurch Food Bank, is offering Christmas dinners to be delivered to those in need in Christchurch, hot and ready to eat. The deadline for reserving a church meal is December 20.
Christchurch Support Booth
Christchurch Support Kabin in Bargates will be open throughout the Christmas period in their normal hours, and they will be offering a full Christmas dinner on Christmas Eve. They serve anyone in need, offering food, toiletries, clothing and support.
- Jurassic Coast Rainbow Café in East Knighton will be doing Christmas takeaways on Christmas Day.
- The Salvation Army is offering support this Christmas, with Boscombe Military Center open from 10.30am. They begin with a community Christmas service, followed by a turkey lunch and entertainment until 3:30 p.m.
- Area food and warm banks will be offering help to those in need, with Faithworks, Bournemouth Foodbank and Hope For Food providing support over the Christmas period.
For more information visit:
- A list of places offering extra support this Christmas: https://bcpaccesstofoodmap.v88.co.uk/dl/74c4fe/s/3b1bc8?full=t
- Christchurch Support Booth: https://csk4thecommunity.wixsite.com/supportkabin?fbclid=IwAR17n5NvKL7CYmPB9fFzM24XT0Ryi85IbXTF01DSGOV_NnXlgdsigTLuJjY
- Boscombe Salvation Army: https://www.boscombesalvationarmy.org.uk/in-the-community/christmasday/
- We are humans: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067964019102
- BCP shout: https://www.facebook.com/groups/436917227547246/
- Faithworks Wessex: https://faith-works.org.uk/
- Bournemouth Food Bank: https://bournemouth.foodbank.org.uk/
- Jurassic Coast Catering and Rainbow Café: https://jurassiccoastcatering.co.uk/
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