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What to do on Christmas Day 2024
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If you’re alone on Christmas Day and wouldn’t mind some company, why not join one of the Christmas lunches or dinners in your local community? For those who can’t go out, we’ve also listed a virtual option. Please note that it is advisable that you book in advance to attend any of these, to avoid disappointment.
At the bottom of this page, you will also find information about community fridges and foodbank support available during the Christmas period in your area.
Want to volunteer on Christmas Day?
If you’d like to spend Christmas giving something back to your community, a lot of Churches and organisations offering free Christmas meals are looking for volunteers. Feel free to contact organisations directly to see if they are looking for Santa helpers or festive elves!REIGATE & BANSTEAD
Christmas Together, St Mark’s Church, Tattenham Corner
Each year on Christmas Day, Christmas Together is for people who would otherwise be alone for Christmas to join with others for a Christmas lunch and festivities. The catchment area is Tadworth, Epsom Downs and Banstead.
The day begins with the opportunity to join the Christmas Day service at 11am at St Mark’s. Afterwards you will be entertained before enjoying an excellent Christmas lunch. There will be an opportunity for you to chat to many other people. The afternoon finishes around 3.30pm after watching the King’s speech.
If you would like to join this year please complete this booking form or contact 01737 353138. Please let them know if you require transport to and from the event.
For anyone outside of the catchment areas listed above, you are still welcome to come and ask that you arrange your own transport to and from The Community Hall, at St Mark’s.
Renewed Hope (for homeless, vulnerable, and isolated adults)
Drop-in offering free lunch time meals every day of the week from 11am till 3pm, except Sundays. On Saturday’s brunch is served from 12pm till 1.30pm. If you are planning to drop-in for Christmas day lunch and you don’t usually attend, please call ahead so that they can have an idea of numbers to ensure they can offer you the warmest welcome. Telephone number to call is: 01737 886997 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4.30pm).
For homeless, vulnerable, and isolated adults. Anyone is welcome to come in to Drop-In. For more information please visit their website.
ELMBRIDGE
St Andrews Church Christmas Lunch, Cobham
On Wednesday, 25 December 2024 at 1pm till 4pm at, St Andrews Church, Cobham – Church Gate House.
For more information, please email the Church at elaine@sac.church or call 01932 867883. You can view their poster by clicking here.St John’s Church Christmas Lunch, Egham
At Christmas, St John’s likes to host a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be on their own. Lunch is at 12pm till 2.30pm, on the first floor of the Easter Centre in Egham, TW20 9HR.
Everyone is welcome to have a lunch. If you would like to come along, please sign up by 15 December through their website and click on the Christmas Day lunch link in the church calendar to access the online sign up sheet.
St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, Molesey
12.00pm till 1.30pm, Ray Road, West Molesey, KT8 2LG. To book a place contact christmas@spwm.org.uk or call 07908777475 / 07501452165. Free of charge, donations are welcome.
MOLE VALLEY
Christmas Lunch, Dorking
The Dorking Christian Centre are hosting their usual Christmas Day lunch on 25 December this year. Please see their poster for more details on how to book your place.
If you would like to donate any presents to be handed out on the day, please contact the Manager’s Office.
Please book by Friday 20 December at the latest.
On Wednesday 11 December there will be a pre-Christmas roast at 12pm and all are welcome. Please visit their website for more details.
GUILDFORD
The Gaskin’s Christmas Lunch, Guildford
The free Christmas lunch is open to everyone within a 10 mile radius of Guildford. Elderly, alone, students, families – anyone can attend. It is not dependent on age or religious belief – everyone is welcome.
This year Christmas lunch will be served at Merrist Wood College, Woodys Restaurant, Worplesdon, Guildford, GU3 3PE. Please arrive at 1pm for lunch at 1:30pm.
COST – The meal costs nothing – your Christmas dinner is entirely FREE – paid for by the kind sponsorship by benefactors.
For more information, please visit their website.
Christmas Day Celebration, University of Surrey, Guildford
Our Religious Life and Belief Centre are delighted to provide a meal for all students on campus over the Winter holidays! Join the many other students on campus and enjoy a festive Christmas box filled with delicious food at Hillside Food Court.
Pre-booking your lunch is essential – this event is fully booked every year!
Come any time between 12 and 2pm to collect your lunch and enjoy the atmosphere.
For more information, please visit their website.
VIRTUAL
Waythrough Christmas Social
Just drop-in, connect, and feel the warmth of your community with a complimentary cuppa in a relaxed atmosphere.
Enjoy some informal chit chat to support your wellbeing ahead of Christmas.
On Monday 23 December from 11am till 1pm, on Zoom. For more information, click here to visit their website.
COMMUNITY FRIDGES & FOOD BANKS
If you’d like some information about Community Fridges available over Christmas, please click the links below:
- in Walton on Thames, please visit the Elmbridge Eco Hub
- in Guildford, please visit the Zero Carbon Community Fridge
- in Dorking & Leatherhead including mobile stops, please visit Mid Surrey Community Fridges
To search for a Community Fridge in your area, please visit the Community Fridge Map and type in your postcode.
To search for Foodbanks in your area, please visit the Trussell Trust website and the Good Company website.
Share your local knowledge with us!
If you know of any other Christmas Day lunches or activities we haven’t listed yet, please contact us at communications@maryfrancestrust.org.uk so we can update this list. Thank you!
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