Manchester Charity Christmas Dinner Prep 2024

Provide a welcoming space for recent care leavers over Christmas


Location
Manchester centre
Manchester
M1 3BE
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Sunday, 22nd of December 2024

Since 2013, Christmas Dinners have been hosted by the Gold from the Stone Foundation to provide a safe space and sense of community for recent care leavers, who may otherwise not have a place to go for the festive period. They also get a cracking blanket from Quilts for care leavers. There is a video from 2023 of the event. Last year we had a couple of helpers for the set-up and I'm in contact to help out again.

The dinner itself takes place on Christmas Day, with the option to host a care leaver or to help out on the day. There is also the option to help out with preparation on Sunday 22nd December, 10:00-14:00 with most activity being before midday with the possibility of snacks and refreshments while helping, so stay for as long as you can.

Sign up directly via this Google form

Prep includes:

  • Wrapping presents

  • Food preparation

  • Anything else that needs doing

On the day of the meal, each of the Guests gets a Christmas Day sack of gifts, made up of one signature present, plus some winter woollies, smellies, and stocking fillers. This is what we will be wrapping on 22nd December. If you wish to donate this is here or there is a gift list too

The location is TBC so will update once I know


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • Leeds runner
  • Laura Boldison
  • Ben Foster

Discussion

Leeds runner
Leeds runner
He/Him
Sunday November 17th, 2024 17:49

Hey guys, was hoping for this to be my first Manchester session but unfortunately they've replied saying they have enough people and I'm not needed. Maybe in the new year

Ben Foster
Ben Foster
Sunday November 17th, 2024 18:12

Yep just seen the email. I'll respond and see whether we can help out another way, either on 28th December or another. I'll confirm in due course. Thanks for signing up anyway and hopefully see you another time!

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Location
Manchester centre
Manchester
M1 3BE
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Sunday, 22nd of December 2024
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Manchester centre
Manchester
M1 3BE


Ben Foster
Led by Ben Foster

GoodGym Manchester Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • Laura Boldison

What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.

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