PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE UPDATING THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AS WE FIND OUT ABOUT MORE EVENTS IN THE SURREY AREA. If you know of any other Christmas Day lunches or activities we haven’t listed yet, please contact us at communications@maryfrancestrust.org.uk so we can update this list. Thank you!
At the bottom of this page, you will also find information about community fridges and foodbank support available during the Christmas period in your area.
We would recommend that you book in advance to attend any of the events listed below to avoid disappointment.
MOLE VALLEY
Dorking Christian Centre
Come and enjoy a delicious festive Christmas lunch from 11am on Christmas Day. Presents on departure. £10 per head. Come alone with friends, bring a neighbour, bring the whole family – all are welcome. Please book a place by requesting a form in person, by phone: 01306 886 830 or by emailing: centremanager@dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk or through the website: www.dorkingchristiancentre.org.uk. Please sign up by Friday 19 December at the latest.
Ashtead (c/o The Meeting Room)
On Tuesday 9 December, there will be a Christmas lunch in Ashtead – for more details, please contact: support@themeetingroom.org.uk or call: 07413 978 422.
ELMBRIDGE
St Andrew’s Church, Cobham
On 25 December from 1pm-4pm at St Andrew’s Church, Church Gate House. Bookings can be made via: shirley@sac.church or elaine@sac.church or by calling: 01932 867 883.
St John’s Church Christmas Lunch, Egham
At Christmas, St John’s likes to host a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for anyone who would otherwise be on their own.
Everyone is welcome to have a lunch. Anyone who would like one please contact the church office on: 01784 605400. There is no charge.
If you would like to help or donate please contact the church office.
St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, West Molesey
Traditional Boxing Day Fayre served on 26 December (Boxing Day) from 12pm-2pm at St Peter’s Community & Youth Hub, Ray Road, West Moseley, KT8 2LG.To RSVP email info: info@eastelmbridge.foodbank.org.uk or call: 07908 777 475. Please let them know of dietary requirements when booking.
Salvation Army, Addlestone
If you are going to be alone on Christmas Day, you are very welcome to join for a day of friendship, fellowship, food and festivities. If you know anyone that might be alone, please let them know about this opportunity. Apply for a place by picking up an application form from the Salvation Army Charity Shop or hall, both in Church Road, Addlestone. Alternatively, please call 07586 570 467 to leave a message and you will be called back.
REIGATE & BANSTEAD
Churches Together, St Mark’s Church, Tattenham Corner
The day begins with the opportunity to join the Christmas Day service at 11am at St Mark’s. Afterwards you will be entertained before enjoying an excellent Christmas lunch. There will be an opportunity for you to chat to many other people. The afternoon finishes around 3.30pm after watching the King’s speech. To book your place, please use this online form. Please let them know if you require transport to and from the event.
EPSOM & EWELL
Churches Together in Ewell
Churches Together in Ewell is pleased to offer a Christmas Dinner plus festive activities to all that would otherwise be on their own on Christmas Day from 12:30 until 4:15pm.
This is happening at a local church and is open to all Ewell residents (full address given on registration). Transport can be arranged. No charge.
To join, please call: 07999 805 475
Or email: christmas.dinner@dsl.pipex.com
GUILDFORD
The Gaskin’s Christmas Lunch, Guildford
Free Christmas lunch on 24 December. Please reserve your meal by emailing: info@freechristmaslunch.com, by calling Marta on: 07855 846 957 or via their website (see below). Free delivery to your home within 10 miles of Guildford. Delivery between 12pm-3pm. For more information please visit their website: http://gaskinchristmas-wb9cm6md.manus.space
COMMUNITY FRIDGES & FOOD BANKS
If you’d like some information about Community Fridges available over Christmas, please click the links below:
- For Community Fridges in Mid Surrey (including Hubs and Mobile Stops) please visit: www.mscfridges.org
- For the Community Fridge in Hersham, Surrey please visit: https://elmbridgeecohub.org.uk
- For the Community Fridges in Guildford please visit: http://www.zerocarbonguildford.org/community-fridge or visit: The Hive, Park Barn Drive, GU2 8EN (open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Fridays 9am-3.30pm)
To search for Foodbanks in your area, please visit the Trussell Trust website.
WANT TO VOLUNTEER ON CHRISTMAS DAY?
If you’d like to spend Christmas giving something back to your community, a lot of Churches and organisations offering free Christmas meals are looking for volunteers. Feel free to contact organisations directly to see if they are looking for Santa helpers or festive elves!
