ELDERLY residents in the Ramsbottom area were treated to a bit of festive friendship.

The Ramsbottom Christian Council, which consists of 15 churches in the Ramsbottom area, held a Yuletide dinner at Canon Lewis Hall in Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, for 28 guests who would otherwise have spent Christmas Day alone at home.

The meal and carol concert was prepared by volunteers from the churches.

The event was funded by donations from Peel Lions and Tottington Rotary, in addition to personal donations.