As part of the grant application process for Lunch Club Rachel Beedle asked members to show what difference it makes to their lives. This is what they said.
‘The company, it’s just a particularly pleasant experience’
‘Comradeship, entertainment, great and cheap lunches, physical activities’
‘Lunch club is one of the highlights of my week. It isn’t only the food which is always very good, it’s the good company of friends, the fun and interesting subjects we discuss. It’s just great, I just love being part of such a lovely group’
‘I like coming to Lunch Club for company and the nice lunch’
‘The Lunch club is excellent. Wonderful food served by volunteers. It is a place full of giving by the volunteers. I can’t praise it enough’
‘Lunch club is one of the highlights of my week, an opportunity to socialise, enjoy a meal with friends and learn new skills. Everyone is encouraged to participate at their own level, adaptations being thought about so that we can all join in. Without Rachel and the volunteers none of this would be possible’
‘Social interaction, exchanging of ideas, tips from others, stimulating activities, fun and games, quizzes to stimulate mental activity. Nourishing food. Opportunity to dress up and make new friends’
‘A nice day out, good company, laughter, a lovely lunch, fun, games. I like to see people and mix with people, it’s a friendly, safe place’
‘Friendship, humour, fellowship, good food’
‘I am in my late eightys and have no family. I don’t walk very well after a bad fall and without the friends I have made joining in MBC activities my life would be very lonely. I hate it when I have blank pages in my diary’
‘Very good meals. I appreciate the effort the cooks and kitchen team put into planning the meals. We have enjoyable games with the efforts of Rachel. We have good fellowship and chats’
‘I look forward to coming to Lunch Club to meet some lovely friends. We play dominoes, have a sing along and quizzes. A lovely warm meal is provided by the volunteers each week which is much appreciated by everyone.’
Well done Rachel and team – this is a wonderful ministry.