Dining with Friends is a free community meal held by Vinnies in Bridgewater, Hobart and Laun­ceston.

They are open to any community members who feel lonely, isolated or would just like to share a meal with others.

The Bridgewater meals, held at the Brighton Civic Centre on the first Wednesday of the month, have proved very popular. With around 90 diners utilising the ser­vice, volunteers are needed. You can volunteer on a regular basis or as a one-off, and help with food preparation, service and clean up. You’ll meet other members of the community, gain valuable skills and enjoy a good meal too!

There will be a Christmas dinner held on Wednesday 7 Decem­ber, with a Christmas lunch on Wednesday 13 December. For more information on becoming a volunteer, or the service in gen­eral, call 6234 4244 during office hours.