Christmas meals delivered to vulnerable islanders

Older and vulnerable islanders in Guernsey are set to receive free Christmas lunches delivered to their homes this festive season.

Oscar Webber, vice chairman of Guernsey and Dorset Round Table, which helped organise the initiative, said it "means a lot to know that we can make a difference in the community and show people, at such a special time, how much everyone really matters".

About 40 fully prepared meals will be delivered across the island on Christmas Eve, ready to be heated the next day.

The lunches have been prepared by local restaurant Lost Yeti, with volunteers helping to deliver them to households.

The Round Table organised the initiative with the Channel Islands Co-op, Valderie Construction and The Lost Yeti.

They said they wanted to make sure people who were alone or unable to cook did not feel forgotten on Christmas Day.

Each delivery includes a Christmas gift for every person in the household, supported by the Channel Islands Co-op.

They aim to remove stress and bring some festive cheer to those who may otherwise struggle at Christmas.

Mr Webber added: "We are a small team, but a small team can make a big impact, now 40 households will have one less thing to worry about on Christmas Day."

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