Together hosts community lunch to spread festive cheer

Financial services group, Together, spread festive cheer in the Stockport area, hosting a complimentary Christmas lunch for over 140 pensioners at its Cheadle headquarters.

The festive treat has become an annual event, with the company’s staff restaurant transformed into a stylish wonderland where pensioners, who may not have friends or family nearby to celebrate with, enjoy a traditional three-course Christmas lunch.

Guests were also treated to a Vera Lynn-style singer and carols from Together’s award winning corporate choir. Free coaches and taxis were arranged to ensure those in isolated areas, or without transport, didn’t miss out.

Together worked with local care services provider Home Instead in Stockport to reach those in need. Home Instead’s Clare Cliff said, “We were really pleased to hear about Together’s pensioners’ lunch as elderly people can be particularly lonely during the holidays and this was a wonderful treat. We’ve had great feedback from everyone.”

Kevin Fisher, HR director at Together, said, “Our pensioners’ lunch has become really popular with the community and with our colleagues who love to get involved.

“Our board members and heads of departments put on their Santa hats and helped serving, led by our special ‘head waiters’ Enrico and Marco, and the atmosphere was magical. It was great to see the guests having such a good time and we’re delighted we were able to share some holiday cheer.”