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Weʼve raised £1,460 to create a festive space full of cheer for people to make lasting bonds in our community on Christmas Day
- Emsworth, United Kingdom
- Funded on Sunday, 7th January 2018
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For the last three years I have hosted the Emsworth Community Christmas on Christmas day for people who would have necessarily been on their own at Christmas. This year the event is even bigger and the demand is even greater. Last year we happily hosted 65 people for a really socialable Christmas day. No one should feel as though they have no one to spend Christmas with, it is a time of togetherness and joy. We are able to reach out to the vulnerable and isolated and give them a day to be remembered. A day rich in warm conversation, music, delightful food, presents and of course much love and laughter.
There are times in young and older people's lives when life becomes difficult and times like Christmas are a challenge. I am passionate about creating a day where people can be nourished, loved and be in an environment that is safe. This is a free event for individuals in our community and supported by our community. Days like these make lasting differences in people's lives. Friendships are formed and words are shared that enable people to feel at ease and free of isolation just for a day.
From now until the Christmas day event, money raised will be spent on employing catering staff and a huge amount of fresh produce. We will need Christmas decorations for the dining room and the lounge area and the tables need festive decorations too. There are many extras that the day could be enhanced with. Every guest goes home with a wonderful hand painted box of gifts created by children at a local nursery school and handed out by Santa. I also intend to make up a few hampers which I will put into a free raffle for the guests on the day.
However much you can donate this event is a truly nourishing and heartfelt day of people being in the arms of togetherness and gratitude.
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- 6 years ago
Jessica Bateman
6 years agoYAY we reached our target today, what a truly wonderful feeling to know how supported this project is by our community far and wide. Now I can start some shopping for our 70+ guests. Have a Merry one everyone and don't forget to share the merriment with one and all. With greatest love and joy Jessica
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- 7 years ago
Jessica Bateman
7 years agoThree days and we are into 30% of our target. Getting excited at the thought of people leaving their isolation behind for a day. Knowing that every year is better than the last as we find more people and soften the hard reality of being alone at any time of the year.
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Anonymous
Dec 23, 2017
Wonderful project - hope everyone has a lovely Christmas Day!
£20.00
Anonymous
Dec 23, 2017
I don't think anyone could put their heart and soul into this the way you do. Happy Christmas x
£20.00
Anonymous
Dec 21, 2017
So proud of you and what you are doing this Christmas x
£20.00
Anonymous
Dec 21, 2017
Good luck with a wonderful project- have a truly joyful Christymas day. Very best wishes, Elisabeth Kinloch
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2017
glad to support a wonderful scheme - T&C
£50.00
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2017
Hope everyone has a great Christmas Day!
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2017
Fantastic that you are bringing Xmas cheer to those who need it most, hope this helps
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Jessica Bateman
Emsworth, United Kingdom
I am 44 year old woman with a huge passion for people and sharing love. I am blessed with two vibrant, inspiring and strong willed children. I have spent most of my working life self employed with my hands deep in the earth, making outdoor spaces look beautiful and peaceful.