The Extra Time Hubs Christmas meal is our participants highlight of the year, with last Friday's annual event being bigger and better than ever with plenty of cheer throughout.
As our participants arrived, there was a festive buzz, as they got chatting and handed out Christmas cards to fellow participants, all enjoying a drink from the bar opened especially for them by Crawley Town FC staff.
Supported by a local choir on the day, it wasn’t long before many of the participants were up singing along together to their favourite carols with ‘we wish you a merry Christmas’ producing the loudest tones of the afternoon, bringing everyone together to have a sing along before the main event, Christmas dinner, was served.
Cooked and prepared by catering staff from Crawley Town FC, the Christmas lunch was served, with help from Nuffield Health staff and Foundation staff, with many participants commenting on how enjoyable the food was.
Following the meal was the raffle, they had been offered the chance to buy tickets throughout the afternoon, with prizes including Crawley Town Merchandise, Chocolates, Jewellery and gift sets being just a few of the prizes on offer.
The event was well received by those attending, with many participants sharing their gratitude including ‘A big thank you to the Foundation team who work so hard for us all so that we can enjoy coming to our hub every week, and most of all look after us.‘ One participant, was keen to express their gratitude for the event and the Extra Time Hubs programme and staff, saying, ‘Thank you for a lovely meal, and making Christmas so special. Thank you for the excitement of taking me to Charlton, best time ever, also the biggest highlight of Wembley. These are big achievements I have reached and without your kindness and support and love, I would never have got to where I am now, I am eternally grateful. To all the staff, bless you all. Happy Christmas’ and ‘I had such a fantastic afternoon. It was lovely to be able to share some Christmas spirit with some amazing friends and make new memories. Thank you to everyone, that made this afternoon possible. You don't know what this afternoon really meant to me’
Extra Time Hubs is open and accessible to all, with numbers increasing and new faces accessing the session each week. The Innovation Electrical Suite, at the Broadfield Stadium hosts special guests, games, seated exercises, pool, and conversation with Walking Football outside on the ball court.
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