Heartwarming pictures of Sheffield folk coming together to make Christmas dinners over the years for those who may have been eating alone

The Christmas dinner is one of the best meals of the year from the bronzed turkey and the pigs in blankets and let’s not forget the sprouts. But for some it’s just another meal they eat alone however over the years the communities in our wonderful city have put on meals for people to come together and eat with friends.

By Lucy Ball

Published 17th Dec 2020, 15:00 BST

We have dug out great pictures so take a look back and see who you can recognise tucking into some tasty treats over the years.

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1. Party hats and awards

Pictured at St Wilfreds Day Centre, Queens Road, Sheffield, in 1997 where sports awards were presented at the Christmas dinner for homeless and needy people. Seen is the Bishop of Hallam John Rawsthorne as he presents the winning rounders team with their trophies. The team includes Shirley Flack, Janet Pedley, Sue Alderson, and Caroline Morton. Photo: Waistell

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2. Volunteers at the ready

Anne Modiri and volunteers Nicola Pitt and Alan Haigh get ready for the Homeless and Rootless at Christmas Dinner at the Broomhall Centre,Sheffield, December 2010 Photo: Roger Nadal