'What Christmas is about' - Yarmouth venue hosts free festive meal event
About 60 people attended the Christmas Day event at the Empire - Credit: Jack Jay
Dozens of people enjoyed companionship and a free Christmas Day meal at a Great Yarmouth seafront venue.
Volunteers who helped run the Empire Christmas Day meal event - Credit: Jack Jay
Jack Jay, whose family offered The Empire as a host venue, said: "This is what Christmas is truly about, sharing what we can with others and bringing a sense of togetherness."
The event was organised by Darren Wheeler of online group GYnet.
He brought together a group of volunteers and local businesses to help spread festive cheer.
Manager of The Empire Darren Clayton with Great Yarmouth mayor Adrian Thompson - Credit: Jack Jay
As well as a Christmas dinner, there were mince pies and cakes donated by bakery Ellese Bakes and also complimentary soft drinks.
Mr Wheeler said: "A big thanks to all our amazing volunteers who gave up time to make this happen, it was wonderful to spread some Christmas joy."
