(Some of) What we did this week…

• Debriefed all eight of your incredible December meals last weekend, and celebrated a successful launch in Newham (see pic below) 🎉
• Prepared for and ran your Quarterly Reflective Practice Session - it was great to connect with those of you who attended! The next session will be on 11 March at 5:30pm 💜
• Decided and planned what to prioritise and focus on as a team in the first quarter of 2026 🧑‍💻

Stuck on Christmas present ideas? 🎁

Finding it tricky to think of gift ideas this year? Why not purchase our digital cookbook!

Help support us to continue cooking, eating and welcoming newcomers in 2026 by making a one-time donation (from £10). You’ll receive a digital cookbook to enjoy yourself, or to send to a love one at a time which suits you - it’s the perfect bold and impactful gift: https://www.localwelcome.org/digital-cookbook

Our team is out of office soon 📆

We’re all taking a well-earned rest over the festive season! Our last day will be Monday 22nd December, and we’ll be back work to work as usual from Monday 5th January. Celia & Hannah will be logging in on some days during w/c Mon 29th, so will be able to pick up your messages, but responses will take longer than normal.

(Some of) What we’re doing next week…

• Setting up and promoting your confirmed January meals 🍲
• Getting ready to close up for the festive season, so everything’s in a good place to pick up in 2026 🎇
• Celia, Hannah & Andrew are meeting up to work in-person, and to eat together whilst reflecting on, and celebrating, the successes of the past year 🥳

Photo of the week

Introducing Newham to the Local Welcome family 👋😊 Pizza was made and decorated from scratch, fresh salad was prepared, and Norwich’s crumble recipe was thoroughly enjoyed 💜

Thank you for reading 💜

The Local Welcome Team - Celia, Hannah, Andrew and Rhiannon