What a year it has been! I want to invite you all to come and enjoy some Christmas cheer with your neighbours at a special free community meal.
In May, I launched my Community Meal project at The Gap and Kenmore, with the help of wonderful community volunteers. After receiving positive feedback from residents, I teamed up with Greens MP for Maiwar, Michael Berkman, and Councillor for Paddington Ward, Seal Chong Wah, to introduce a third weekly free feed at Auchenflower. Thousands of dishes have already been served at these regular events and other fetes, fairs, and functions I've supported. But there’s more than just food on offer - these gatherings are about neighbours meeting, socialising, and supporting each other.
I’ve been overjoyed with how warmly these free weekly meals have been embraced by locals, and I hope to expand the regular community meals in more places in 2025 - but for now I'm inviting the people of Upper Kedron to a special meal with a Christmas theme. Please feel welcome to join us as we pop a cracker and share some pudding! To help reduce waste, please bring your own plate and cutlery if possible. Gluten-free and vegan options will be available.
Merry Christmas and stay safe,
Libby