Do you know anyone who is home alone on Christmas Day?

The Salvation Army is organising its annual meals service for Braintree residents.

Organiser David Mann said: "We are prepared to deliver meals within a three mile radius of Rayne Road.

"Requests for about 30 meals out have come in so far but we have the capacity this year to do a few more.

"Names, addresses and postcodes can be phoned in to me as late as Sunday.

"People wanting company on Christmas Day can join us at lunchtime for a meal at the Salvation Army hall in Rayne Road.

"Lifts can be provided for people from a reasonable distance if required."

Call Mr Mann on 01376 323539.