Christmas
Since launching our festive programme 14 years ago, we’ve helped 1000s of people feel less alone at Christmas. Together, our community has ensured that Christmas feels kinder, and far less lonely year after year with events, activities, workshops and parties.
While our core work focuses on year-round befriending, Christmas can be an especially difficult time for older people, when loneliness and grief often feel sharper. That’s why we go further at Christmas, creating meaningful moments of celebration, comfort, and belonging. As one Link Friend, Anne, told us: “Having a diary full of activities in December gave me something to look forward to... it’s usually a really difficult month, but this time I felt quite excited and included.”
“So much work went into giving us the best Christmas ever - thank you!”
The difference we made in 2025
Last Christmas, our community came together to deliver our biggest festive programme yet, including social events, creative workshops, group outings, school partnerships, and a joyful Christmas Day celebration. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, volunteers, businesses, and donors, we helped hundreds of Link Friends feel remembered, included, and cared for.
✨ 150 Christmas dinners served
✨ 600 activity / event attendances by Link Friends
✨ £26,850 raised through our Christmas Appeal
Join us in 2026
We understand how difficult and painful the festive season can be for those on their own. Each year, we bring festive cheer to those who are alone in Wokingham Borough and who would love some extra company. If you or someone you know would like to join us, please contact our team by clicking the link below.
