The Harvest Centre, home of Brandon Full Gospel Church, held its Christmas meal on Saturday evening and this year invited people who had made a difference in the community.

The church welcomed the staff and volunteers of Brandon Community Association (BCA) and Brandon Day Centre for the meal as a way of saying thank you for all their hard work and effort over the last year.

Allan Norton, chairman of BCA, thanked all involved, both from the charity shop in Brandon – which raises much needed money for the transport of people from within the community – to the Brandon Day Care Centre, which provides a vital service.

BCA is currently trying to raise funds to update their minibuses.

Pastor Ken Stroud said: “It’s a pleasure to serve those who serve the community.