Christmas
Giving the gift of friendship
For many, Christmas Day is a day for family, for getting together and celebrating with loved ones. Sadly, however, for some people without family or close friends, it can feel like one of the loneliest days of the year. A time when isolation, loss and grief are even more keenly felt.
Get ready for a season of warmth and connection! For the 14th year running, we’re delighted to be hosting our Christmas programme of events throughout the festive season, including our Christmas Special at All Saints Church in Wokingham on Thursday 18th at 11am and our wonderful chef cooked Christmas Day Lunch.
“I’m so grateful to the Link for the care and kindness during a difficult, lonely time in my life. I am truly amazed by what you do. Thank you.”
Refer yourself or someone you know
We understand how difficult and painful the festive season can be for those on their own. We're bringing festive cheer to those who are alone in Wokingham Borough and who would love some extra company. This will include a friend to talk to, gifts and on Christmas Day, a delicious, traditional dinner at a local venue or by doorstep delivery by a friendly volunteer.
If you or someone you know would like to join us, complete a referral form below and our team will be in touch.
Volunteer
Help us make Christmas special for those who would otherwise be alone. We’re looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals or bring guests to and from our lunch (especially “sit-down drivers” to join the meal). Please note all of our onsite roles have now been filled. Please fill in our sign-up form to get involved.
Support us
Funding is needed to allow us to run a comprehensive, and varied, programme of events throughout the Christmas period. We also want to ensure that all our Link Friends receive a gift from us, as it may be the only one they are given.
We rely heavily on donations to support those in our community who need us most. With your help, we can bring some festive cheer to many older people who would otherwise face the season alone and carry on our vital support throughout the winter months!
£5
will mean that a Link Friend receives a thoughtful gift. For many, it will be the only gift they receive this year
£15
will enable a Link Friend to take part in a joyful Christmas activity, building new connections
£35
will give the joy of a Christmas lunch, with a gift, to someone who would otherwise be on their own
Kindness Tree campaign
The Kindness Tree campaign is back for the third time. Our campaign will raise funds to support our important work throughout December, including our Christmas Day event, where we provide a delicious dinner at a local venue, a friend to talk to, and a gift of treats. Choose a tag and make a real difference. For more information, please contact Liz.mcdaniel@linkvisiting.org.
A Christmas to remember
The 2024 Christmas programme at The Link Visiting Scheme was a huge success thanks to the generous support of our funders and incredible volunteers. Together, we raised an astounding £24,207!