Some of Southport’s most vulnerable residents will enjoy a special Christmas treat this year thanks to a seasonal gift from a town centre restaurant.
French-inspired Bistrot Pierre, on Lord Street, is joining forces with local charity Sefton Advocacy to donate festive meals to those in need this winter.
As part of the restaurant’s Pay It Forward campaign, diners enjoying a Christmas party of eight or more with friends and family will contribute towards a free three-course meal for a resident in their community, who will be nominated by Sefton Advocacy.
Bistrot Pierre’s CEO Nick White said:
“As we celebrate our 30th birthday this year, the community continues to be at the heart of what we do and we are delighted to be opening our doors to welcome those most in need.
“Our loyal customers can make a difference to the lives of vulnerable residents in Southport by booking a table for eight or more people on Sundays during December. We are now taking bookings, so why not come and have some festive fun with us safe in the knowledge that it will be giving local residents a chance to enjoy their own party?
“We’re hugely grateful for the fantastic work which continues to be done by Sefton Advocacy each year and in teaming up with them, we hope everyone can have a very happy and healthy Christmas this year.”
For every Sunday Christmas party booking of eight people or more in December, Bistrot Pierre, will gift a free Menu Pierre three-course meal to a Southport resident nominated by Sefton Advocacy and its Older Persons’ Forum. It will be redeemable throughout January 2025.
Sefton Advocacy has once again been chosen to recognise their extremely important work providing independent, free and confidential help and support to people in Sefton to be heard. Sefton Advocacy also hosts an Older Persons’ Forum, which specifically deals with issues relating to ageing for local-residents and gives a voice within the local community.
Jo Henderson, Sefton Advocacy and Older Persons’ Forum Coordinator, said:
“‘The meals offered by Bistrot Pierre were very much appreciated by the members of the Older Persons’ Forum. Apart from giving them the opportunity to experience the delightful food, it also allows for people to connect with people that they would not otherwise meet.
“Isolation and loneliness, especially around Christmas and New Year, can be particularly distressing for some people. It is wonderful to be able to give this gift and we very much look forward to being able to do this again.”
For further information about Bistrot Pierre and its support of local charities, please visit www.bistrotpierre.co.uk
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