A delightful lunch with the Elderberries
Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 06 December 2024

A scene from the Christmas lunch. Image courtesy of LM Bennett
The community-spirited Dobcross Elderberries kept up their proud traditions towards everyone in the bounds of the village over the age of 65, and accompanying spouse, being entitled to attend their annual Christmas Lunch at The Navigation Inn.
The lunch was free of charge, however donations were gratefully received.
Big thanks to the hard working Elderberries leaders Pat Sykes (07973 690817) and Richenda Williamson (07971 201064).
Do contact them if you’d like to be part of the Elderberries and attend their coffee mornings and days out.
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