Free online tea parties launched for lonely older people in Horsham
and live on Freeview channel 276
The Tapestry Lunch Club (TLC) will deliver homemade sandwiches and cakes to people’s doorsteps for the weekly parties which are based around a theme, quiz or activity and held using the online video conferencing site, Zoom.
The club is able to offer this service for free thanks to support from the National Lottery’s Coronavirus Community Fund.
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Hide AdClare Jones, director of TLC, said: “Given the continued Covid lockdowns and social distancing – which frankly has made getting lunches going regularly a real challenge – we have developed another idea thanks to the very generous funding. We hope that older people in need of social support at this very difficult time will get in touch with us and join in the fun!”
TLC is able to rent small, easy-to-use tablets – designed for those who didn’t grow up with technology – so guests who don’t have their own devices can join.
Clare said: “Our tablets can also be used for video chat, sharing photos and staying in touch with your family and friends while we need to stay home and stay safe.”
Email [email protected], call 01403 791020 or visit www.tapestrylunchclub.co.uk/tea-with-tlc
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