19th October 2008

Whether it’s the traditional roast or a light bite, it’s hard to beat a good Sunday Lunch. Unless it’s a Sunday Lunch that will directly improve the lives of older people this winter.

Age Concern Northern Ireland invites you to get involved in its Great Sunday Lunch Campaign. On 19th October we’re asking people from across the UK to have Sunday Lunch with family and friends to help raise money to help our older people. The Great Sunday Lunch aims to highlight the issue of social isolation for older people in our community for whom Sunday Lunch can often be a difficult and lonely time, and we welcome your support.

Local good food ambassador Jenny Bristow is encouraging us to cook up a feast and raise funds for Age Concern Northern Ireland.

Jenny said “Sunday Lunch is a time for those around the table to share food, it is one of lifes greatest pleasures whatever the choice of meal. Age Concern’s Great Sunday Lunch is a unique opportunity to come together to share and eat at home, at work and in restaurants and hotels”

How can you support us?

Below are some simple ways to take part in the Great Sunday Lunch.

Individuals – to register click here

• Make your Sunday Lunch at home and send a donation to Age Concern
• Invite friends and family over for a meal and donate a price per head
• Attend one of our participating venues and they will donate £1 per head on your behalf

Of course we welcome all individuals to participate in the Great Sunday Lunch. Should you wish to take part without registering, simply hold your lunch and send your donation to:

The Great Sunday Lunch Team
Age Concern Northern Ireland
3 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NR

Employers – register your business

• Hold a lunch on a particular day during The Great Sunday Lunch week and ask your employees to donate the cost of their lunch to Age Concern

Hotels/Restuarants – register your venue

• Donate £1 per head for everyone who eats a Lunch during the Great Sunday Lunch week

Churches/Community Groups – register your community group

• Gather groups in your Church Hall/ Community Centre, have a lunch, and donate a sum per head to Age Concern

Find a participating venue in your area