Plenty of churches and cafes are offering warmth and free meals this Christmas for those who would otherwise be spending the special day alone.

Below is the list, kindly compiled by the Lewisham Pensioners Forum:

Deptford Methodist Church, 1 Creek Road

A service will be held at 10.30am followed by tea and coffee and a three-course meal.

All Saints Community Centre, Monson Road

Christmas Mass will happen at 11am followed by a traditional lunch starting at around 1pm.

St John’s, ST John’s Vale

Lunch is being served at 12.30pm with advanced booking preferable, which you can do so by calling Peter on 020 8692 2857.

Cummin’ Up Restaurant and Takeaway, Lewisham High Street

The Caribbean restaurant will cook traditional Christmas dinner for the 10th consecutive year along with jerk chicken, rice and peas from 1pm to 6pm.

Christchurch URC, Bellingham Green

Lunch, tea and games from 11.30pm to 5pm and you can ring 07712677174 to book a place.

Our Lady & St Philip Neri Catholic Church, Sydenham Road

Another free meal is on offer here with the added option of being picked up and dropped home. People are asked to book this one as soon as possible on 020 8291 1747.