RESIDENTS and businesses are being asked to help make a Christmas party for the elderly extra special.

Family business, Forever Homecare, looks after elderly clients in their homes and will stage a Christmas dinner event on December 20 at Burnham Football Club in Wymers Wood Road.

The company has paid for the hall among other things but is asking for food, drink and gift donations to help cater for up to 30 clients and their families.

Trainee office manager, Sandy Saran, 33, said: “Loneliness is obviously something we see on a daily basis as part of our job and at Christmas we would like to highlight it and bring people together.

“The party is for everyone we care for and the invite is extended to their family members as well.

“It has been very well received and one lady has already booked her hair appointment.”

lYou can donate to the branch office at Dorney House, 46-48 High Street, Burnham, SL1 7JP or call Ms Saran on 0800 298 3301. Snacks, soft drinks and food related to the Christmas dinner, such as turkey will be gratefully received.