Boston Mayflower Ltd - Christmas Cheer Aplenty At Mayflower's Community Hubs

Monday 22nd December 2008

Diners attending a new Boston Mayflower community project have been tucking into a hearty organic four course Christmas meal – for just £3.50!

The housing association’s Community Hubs scheme has been dishing up Christmas dinners at its three bases – Boston’s Richmond House and Valentine Close, and The Orchards in Wyberton.

Meals take place at each of the venues on a fortnightly basis, offering diners the chance to take a break from cooking and meet new people.

Kirton farmer Andrew Dennis is teaming up with the Hubs and supplying organic vegetables from Woodlands Farm.
All those working on the scheme are volunteers, and the meals have so far gone down extremely well with diners.

One of those enjoying the special Christmas session at The Orchards on Thursday, Gwen Gross, said: “The food was excellent.

“The meal was good value for money – I could not fault it.”
Mayflower’s Community Hubs are being funded by the Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust.

If the pilot is a success the scheme may be brought in as a social enterprise, based in the Skirbeck area of Boston.

Scheme organiser Bev Chapman said: “Our meals have proven a great success so far.

“After people have eaten they can take part in some gentle exercise, quizzes - and even have a go on a Wii.

“The hubs are open to everyone, not just Boston Mayflower tenants, and transport is available.”

Mayflower’s Community Hubs have also been supported by the Boston Healthy Living Forum, RSPB, and Age Concern.

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