Is your Council offering a free Christmas dinner for the over 60s?

Ours is. Was a struggle getting through on the phone when the line opened on 20 Oct, but I managed it, and have two allotment friends coming with me. We are on the evening setting, 6.30 - 8, at our local Assembly Hall, 2nd December. Confirmation letter arrived yesterday, so we are all very pleased and excited.

I'd never realised it before. When I reached 60 I was happy to start reaping 'benefits' and didn't have a clue the Council did this.

Would be nice if they decorate the Hall for the occasion.

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I haven't heard of this, but seems a good idea, enjoy yourself Jazzi

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Never heard of that before Jazzi. Good for you. Glad you're feeling better too.

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What a waste of money. I would certainly complain if our high council tax was spent in this way!

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Oh there's always one killjoy!

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Surely councils should have better things to spend their money on than giving a Christmas Dinner to ALL OAPs, many of whom can afford their own!

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Being able to afford it is not the point. The Council said last year's was successful so are repeating it. But I don't know when this started. Personally I think it's a wonderful gesture.

They are probably managing their finances well. We've not had a rise in Council Tax for a good few years.

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Mine is more likely to steal the one i made myself , enjoy yours Jazzi

A nice gesture and im sure plenty would enjoy the company as well. Doggy bag please

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If I knew which council it was I would be highlighting this crazy nonsense to the hard pressed council tax payers, I don't think they would be too impressed!

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There would be lots of complaints here too.
The Council are closing down a lot of places because of the running costs, libraries, care centres and such, there would be riots in the streets if they gave away free Christmas meals.