Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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This Christmas Day the centre will be opening to all those senior Dover residents who would normally spend the day alone including married couples. As the centre can only cater for 60, the opportunity will be offered initially to those who attend the centre and then to others with hopefully those unable to attend being offered a meal at home plus a gift.
The idea is to give not only a Christmas dinner but a full traditional Christmas Day, an evening meal to take with them,transport to and from the centre and gifts.
Without hesitation Rooks offered the meats for the day and I have written to all major stores in the Town asking for specific food items.
As the day will be free to those attending I am going to seek funding from various sources but would wekcome ideas to raise enough funds to cover the gifts.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Good luck with all that Ken...a noble endeavour. Good to see Rooks giving back something to the community without hesitation. Thats first rate... because they are from the area they probably feel more in tune with local happenings. Harder to get the national chains onboard but our man Roger might have some contacts following his recent fundraising for the LD LInes/Visit Dover leaflet.
Guest 666- Registered: 25 Mar 2008
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I could pop in and sing a few tunes for them in the evening (not too loud of course!)
Oh Boy!, That'll be the day.........
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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well done to rooks for helping out.
buddy would be popular, after all, a lot of the members there would remember the music from their courting days.
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Its good to see the community opening their arms to the elderly at 'Christmastime', it must a difficult time for many at that time of year.
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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Thanks to everyone for their support especially Buddy G although it is anticipated we will be returning everyone home about 4pm, perhaps we could meet sometime.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Great idea Ken.
I'm certainly happy to send out some info. to the local businesses asking for donations for gifts.
Roger
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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IM fully supportive if this idea as Chairman of Age Concern
Guest 666- Registered: 25 Mar 2008
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Ken - I have sent you an e-mail.
Oh Boy!, That'll be the day.........
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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Roger you are a diamond, Buddy G could you resend the e mail to
karen@ageconcerndover.co.uk (sorry to mess you about)
Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
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Hi Ken,
I have a little side line in Body Shop Products - would be happy to put together a few gifts for your ladies. Cant do them all but I could probably do about 10 gift sets if that helps.
Just let me know where to send them.
Michelle Sheppard (michellesheppard@live.co.uk)
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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Sheli, what a truly magnificent gesture by you and so very very welcome. I can collect ( 07778485357)or if you are passing the Riverside Centre there will be a wecome for you.
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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This story really has the wow factor! So nice to read of something being done for the old folk at Christmas, specially the ones who would be alone otherwise. Also the support from people like Ken, Sheli and Buddy - gives you a nice warm feeling don't you think? Well done to all concerned
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 684- Registered: 26 Feb 2009
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Wonderful stuff. That's what it's all about.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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Yes well done to all concerned
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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Thank you all for your kind words of support, we will keep you informed of everything as Christmas approaches.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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KEN don't forget my (big big) present lol
Guest 687- Registered: 2 Jun 2009
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Keith as a pensioner are you asking me to use my winter fuel allowance to buy presents?
On the main subject, we are totally ecstatic about the response we are receiving from everyone and if any forumites expect to spend Christmas Day alone then come along as a volunteer and enjoy the day and have a lovely dinner as well.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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I would like to to get away from the mother in law but don't fink the wife will allow lol
well done to those volunteers
KEN
Maybe a bacon roll sometime then, I will pay then!!!!!!!
will stretch to a cup of tea as well!!!
Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
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Hi Ken,
Got your email, will pop into Riverside before the end of the week.
Sheli x