KINDHEARTED Halesowen scouts cooked up a Christmas treat for elderly and vulnerable people.

For the fourth year running, scouts, leaders and volunteers from 1st Halesowen Scout Group prepared, cooked, and delivered a two-course Christmas dinner to people across Halesowen and the surrounding areas on Sunday (December 17) afternoon.

The group started the tradition during the Coronavirus pandemic for people who were having to isolate or could not see their family due to the restrictions that were in place.

Over the years, they have supported hundreds of local people who otherwise might not be able to have a traditional Christmas dinner due to a variety of circumstances.

The food was donated by a number of people, with Farm 2 Family Meats in Halesowen donating the turkeys.

The Mayor of Dudley, Cllr Andrea Goddard, visited 1st Halesowen Scout Group to thank them for their work and help package the dinners ready to be delivered.

Group Scout Leader Sarah Reynolds said: “There is still just as much of a need to support people with the pandemic now behind us.

“It wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our dedicated volunteers who donate food and their time to help make it happen."

Cllr Andrea Goddard, Mayor of Dudley, said: "The scouts perfectly demonstrate everything that is good about our community spirit here in Halesowen.

“Whilst many of us will have plans to spend time with family this Christmas, I know that it isn’t the case for everyone.

"So, I hope that the dinners provided by 1st Halesowen Scouts will bring some Christmas cheer to people this year.

“As well as initiatives like this, we can all look out for people who are on their own this Christmas too.

"If you have an elderly or vulnerable neighbour, just a knock on the door can help to make sure they’re not all alone at Christmas.”