Manchester Charity Christmas Dinner clear up 2024

Provide a welcoming space for recent care leavers over Christmas


Location
Woolton Hall, Whitworth Lane
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6WS
Date and time
11:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 28th of December 2024

Date changed as they have too many volunteers to help set up so we have been asked to help with cleaning and clearing up on 28th December

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 with clean up on Saturday 28th December. Location is Woolton Hall, what3words:///owner.quest.ramp.

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, and other items.

If you wish to donate this is here or there is a gift list too via their website.


How are you getting there?

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

Who's going

  • 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!

Ben Foster
Ben Foster
Sunday November 24th, 2024 10:22

Community mission updated. They have too many volunteers for 22nd so we've been asked to help clearing up on 28th December.

Laura Boldison
Laura Boldison
Monday November 25th, 2024 10:25

Hi guys, just seen the email - I'm at family on the afternoon of Saturday 28th but I should be able to hopefully come for an hour or two before then so I'll keep myself down and confirm closer to the time :)

Leeds runner
Leeds runner
He/Him
Thursday November 28th, 2024 00:57

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Leeds runner
Leeds runner
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Thursday November 28th, 2024 00:57

I'm afraid I won't be free on the 28th so wish you guys the best of luck! Hopefully another session around this time will work a bit better with my schedule

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Location
Woolton Hall, Whitworth Lane
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6WS
Date and time
11:00 - 13:00
Saturday, 28th 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

Woolton Hall, Whitworth Lane
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6WS


Ben Foster
Led by Ben Foster

GoodGym Manchester Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
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    • Laura Boldison

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