This is true Christmas magic.
According to Age UK, around 500,000 elderly people will spend Christmas Day alone. So, one Stoke Newington cafe has decided to open its doors to the lonely elderly from 12pm this Christmas Day.
The Haberdashery will offer a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings and festive entertainment for up to 25 people who would otherwise be spending the day alone.
Co-owner Massimo Bergamin, 41, said he was inspired to host a similar event at their other branch in Crouch End two years ago after speaking to an elderly customer and regular, who said he would be spending… Read the full story