Sunday for Others

The very popular Sunday Lunch Club has been running for over five years  - both in the old Community Centre, then during the building of the new Centre at the Church Hall and, for the last two years in the new Community Centre.

At the beginning there were only forty people on the Sunday Lunch Club list;  this has grown until now there are ninety members  - and a waiting list currently of twelve people.

The lunch club meets once a month – on the third Sunday – and usually numbers around 75 people.  The lunch club is designed for people who live on their own in Milford and it is a very lively and happy meeting.

Diners are given a glass of sherry or apple juice on arrival, a two course freshly cooked meal  - not always a traditional Sunday lunch and after pudding there is tea or coffee and chocolates.  The bar is open and diners can buy wine or beer or soft drinks to accompany their meal.

The lunches are not designed to be fundraising but, at a charge of £6 the organisers still find that there is a surplus for Community Centre funds.   They always do a raffle too  -  which the diners very generously subscribe to and which has provided lots of kitchen equipment to make cooking for large numbers a not so difficult task.

There are lots of helpers who do a great job  -  lunches happen like a well oiled machine. But, the team really would value some extra helpers so that no-one has to feel that this is a monthly commitment.  

Some helpers come at about 10.30 to help to set tables  (always linen tablecloths, napkins and flowers) and will stay to help serve.  Others come later and serve and then help to clear  -  there are stalwarts who are wonderful dishwasherers.  Other helpers offer their services to give lifts.    The more the better and then helpers may only have a few sessions a year  - unless they’d like to come every month of course.  The lunch is usually cleared and the centre vacated at about 2.30pm.

If anyone out there would like to join the team  -  why not drop in on September 16^th and see the club in action  -  or email or phone Sue on suemilfordonsea@gmail.com - 01590 643404 or Marguerite on 01590 644212. 

The organising team do, though, have a really pressing need for more people who might join the cooks team.   If you feel that this is something you could help with then please do get in touch  -  they can team you up with a ‘regular’ cook so that you learn your way around the kitchen (very well equipped) and get a feel for what’s involved.    Again  -  this wouldn’t be every month  -  the more people the more flexible we can be. 

Sunday lunches are good fun and very rewarding.   Why not lend a hand, halping others is pretty rewarding!