Christmas Day at the Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Staines.

In all honestly, I don’t think I have ever put a pinny on before on Christmas Day!

However, when Suzanne and I turned up on Christmas Day at the Salvation Army Church and Community Centre in Staines, it was all hands to the pump. After helping serve teas and coffees we joined the volunteers preparing food bags for everyone to take home at the end of the day, before being on hand to serve Christmas lunch. The kitchen team did an amazing job as they turned out over 70 Christmas lunches with all the trimmings.

Those present enjoyed singing carols before lunch and had a visit from Santa afterwards, before watching the King’s Speech on a large screen.

It was a meticulously well planned occasion, with some Christmas lunches also being delivered to those unable to attend, and huge thanks and congratulations go to the army of volunteers which ensured everybody had a wonderful day out and a very Happy Christmas.