As the evenings grow darker, the nation begins its festive preparations. The sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere, with families planning gatherings, shopping for presents, and stocking up on festive treats to celebrate with loved ones. Amidst this seasonal cheer, the stark reality of homelessness remains ever-present. In a quiet doorway, a rough sleeper with a donated coffee to help fend off the cold, lonely. During December, many shoppers pause to offer food, money, or small gifts to those on the streets a gesture of goodwill inspired by the Christmas spirit.
It is incredibly important as we approach the cold winter months to support those who are vulnerable and sleeping rough.People sleeping rough are exposed to cold winters which leads to high risks of illness and can lead to hypothermia and even life-threatening conditions.Winter highlights the need to provide shelter and warmth to these individuals. The[...]
Will Young and Rob Rinder help make it a night to remember for Newbury Soup Kitchen gala evening at The Vineyard By Sarah Bosley-sarah.bosley@newburynews.co.uk Published: 03:30, 29 November 2023 It was a night to remember for Newbury Soup Kitchen as the charity hosted a gala evening at The Vineyard.Host for the night was Rob Rinder, who[...]
