A FULL Christmas lunch with all the extras was served to guests at a centre for older people.
WADE, a charity that provides meals and activities for the over 60s, served the festive meal to around 50 members who regularly attend the centre.
Trustees, carers and volunteers all helped to serve the food, dressed in their brightest Christmas jumpers.
Philip Mirfin, chair of the charity’s board of trustees was pleased to see so many WADE members gathered together at the same time.
He said: “Christmas lunch is an opportunity for everyone to relax and enjoy a meal together.
“I’d like to thank all the friends, trustees, and staff who served today.
“And a big thank you to those in the kitchen, who cooked a delicious meal for everyone.”
The event was held in the charity’s day centre, on Reading Road in Wokingham.
Special guests, were Wokingham town mayor, councillor Maria Gee and her consort Chris Gee; Wokingham borough mayor, councillor Caroline Smith; and patron of WADE Lucy Zeal.
Councillor Caroline Smith said: “It was a delight to be able to celebrate Christmas with everyone here.
“It’s been really interesting chatting with people.
“The staff have been absolutely amazing and the food has been wonderful.”
Guests at the event enjoyed a glass of wine with their meal, and everyone had a Christmas cracker to pull.
Entertainment after lunch included the singing of carols.
Councillor Maria Gee commented on how fortunate Wokingham is to have the WADE day centre available to residents.
She said: “Today’s Christmas lunch was a joyous affair.
“Never have I seen so many Christmas jumpers in one room.
“It was fabulous to talk to people who have led such full and interesting lives, and, for me, a great event in this festive season.”
The day centre sees its members during the week for healthy lunches and provides services that include physiotherapy, hair dressing, chiropody, and activities.
Open from 9am to 4pm, it offers a break for people who are mostly at home, and a day of respite for their carers.
For more information about WADE Day Centre, visit: www.wadecentre.org.uk
