Link Visiting Christmas Appeal
At Michael Aubrey Barrow we’ve always believed in the power of community and in the difference that simple acts of kindness can make.
This year, we’re proud to support Link Visiting and their annual Christmas Appeal, a campaign that brings comfort and companionship to people who may otherwise spend the festive season alone.
Instead of sending our usual Christmas cards and corporate gifts, we’re choosing to give back in a way that directly supports those who need connection the most.
Proud Sponsors of This Year’s Festive Paint & Sip Night
We were delighted to sponsor Link Visiting’s Christmas Paint & Sip Night – a creative, uplifting evening filled with laughter, learning and connection.
Guided by experienced local artists from R Young art gallery guests painted a beautiful winter sky using acrylics (no experience required!), all while raising much-needed funds for Link’s ongoing work.
About Link Visiting
Link Visiting is a local non-profit organisation dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation across Wokingham Borough.
Their mission is simple but profound: to create meaningful, lasting connections by pairing volunteers with individuals who would benefit from friendship and company.
Through regular visits, phone calls, group activities and seasonal events, Link Visiting helps improve wellbeing, boost confidence, and bring genuine joy to people who might otherwise feel overlooked or isolated.
Why the Christmas Appeal Matters
For many of us, Christmas is a time for family, warmth and celebration. But for people without close friends or relatives, it can be the loneliest day of the year, a time when isolation, loss and grief feel even heavier.
For the 14th year running, Link Visiting is working to change that.
Their Christmas Appeal ensures that older people across our community receive:
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A friendly chat and companionship
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A delicious Christmas meal
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A thoughtful gift of treats
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Access to festive activities and events
These small moments of connection create something incredibly meaningful: the feeling of being remembered, valued and included.
How Donations Make a Difference
Funding is urgently needed to run Link’s full programme of festive events and to ensure every Link Friend receives a gift sometimes the only one they will receive all year.
Here’s what your support can provide:
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£5 – A thoughtful Christmas gift delivered to a Link Friend
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£15 – A place at a Christmas activity, bringing fun and friendship
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£35 – A Christmas lunch and a gift for someone spending the day alone
For over 25 years, The Link Visiting Scheme has been a lifeline for older people across Wokingham Borough.
Through thousands of hours of conversation, shared laughter and genuine companionship, they’ve helped transform lives and strengthen our community.
If you would like to make a donation, please click here.
