THERE is still time for elderly and vulnerable people to receive a meal delivered to their doorstep this Christmas and New Year.

Hampshire County Council's Meals of Wheels service will be available for its 1,500 regular customers over the Christmas period, the authority has confirmed.

Meals on Wheels customers can also benefit from the county council’s Food and Friendship service which provides vital social contact for many vulnerable older people who might otherwise not see anyone from one day to the next.

Organisations interested in providing these valuable volunteers should contact the Food & Friendship Coordinator at Age Concern Hampshire by telephoning 01962 892455 or email food&friendship@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.