Festive fish feast for needy

BARRY ISLAND A fish and chip shop is to open its doors on Christmas Day to offer free food to those without families or a roof over their head. O’shea’s will continue frying on December 25 after its general manager Alice Harding decided she wanted to do something to help those for whom the festive season can be a lonely and depressing time. The 27-year-old and her staff will be cooking for the homeless, needy and elderly between noon and 3pm. In addition, they’ll be making door-to-door deliveries to the housebound who aren’t able to make it to the town’s Western Arcade in person. Alice said: “We’ve had people donating bottles of Buck’s Fizz, electric heaters, decorations, all sorts – we’ve even had groups offer to come and sing Christmas carols.” She added: “I’m going to try my best to make it the best Christmas possible for everyone involved.”