Warwick without community Xmas lunch

FOR THE first time in years, Warwick will be without a Christmas lunch for the less fortunate members of the community.

A few months ago, the Goldspink family made the heart-breaking decision to turn their focus this year to more pressing family issues.

For the past two years the caring and generous family provided a lunch for the lonely and elderly members of the community.

Last year more than 70 members of the community gathered at the Cowboys clubhouse to enjoy some company and donated food on Christmas Day.

That occasion served as the only option for some members of the community and will be sorely missed in 2017.

In the lead-up to Christmas, The Salvation Army is taking a proactive approach to helping those less-fortunate at a vulnerable time of year.

Lt Zak Churchill said Christmas could be a challenging and lonely time for some.

“We don’t want anyone to have to go it alone,” he said.

“Through the incredible generosity of our local community, we were able to assist many families and individuals in need last year.

“The Salvos plan to help even more people this year, so we are gearing up to Christmas.”

The Salvation Army is holding a free Christmas Fair on Saturday from 11am for everyone within the community.

Emergency supplies, gifts and assistance will also be available for those in need, by calling into The Salvation Army Warwick Corps at 25 Guy St.

On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army is inviting the public to gather to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas.

The Salvos Christmas Day service will be held at 25 Guy St from 8.30am and everyone is welcome to attend.

“Our service is family friendly and a great way to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas,” Lt Churchill said.

“There will be fun activities for the kids and a real festive atmosphere, so come along and join us.”

There will be fun activities for the kids and a real festive atmosphere.

— Zak Churchill