November 1st 2024.
The goal is to bring families closer together and what could be better than sharing a delicious Sunday roast? Well, how about getting it for free? One pub chain is making this dream a reality by offering a mouth-watering 14-hour slow-cooked carvery meat or vegetarian pie on the house. Not only will you enjoy a scrumptious meal, but you will also be contributing to a worthy cause.
Farmhouse Inns, known for their 66 pubs across the UK, have launched this initiative to tackle the feelings of loneliness and isolation that often come with the colder months. These feelings are especially prevalent among the 65+ age group, our beloved grandparents. To bridge the gap between families and their elders, Farmhouse Inns is offering free carveries for grandparents throughout the month of November.
To get in on this offer, simply order a kid's meal or junior carvery on any Tuesday in November and request a "Grand Day Out" while placing your order. Your grandparent or elderly loved one will then receive a complimentary carvery plate filled with steamy vegetables, crispy roasted potatoes, and traditional Yorkshire puddings.
Hannah Davison, marketing manager at Farmhouse Inns, shares the inspiration behind the "Grand Day Out" campaign, saying that the colder and darker months tend to magnify feelings of loneliness and isolation among the elderly. She hopes that families across the country will take advantage of this opportunity to spend quality time with their grandparents over a hearty meal.
Not sure where to find a participating Farmhouse Inn? Don't worry, we've got you covered. The full list of UK pubs offering free Sunday roasts is available at the end of this article. Each of these pubs will be participating in the "Grand Day Out" campaign every Tuesday in November.
Loneliness and isolation among the elderly is a growing concern, with research showing that nearly 43% of those aged 65 and over experience feelings of loneliness up to five times a week. Additionally, 24% of them have gone days without any social interaction in the past year. The shorter days and limited sunlight during the colder months only add to these feelings, with over 57% of grandparents admitting that evenings are the hardest to get through. To make matters worse, more than a third of them are rarely invited to social gatherings.
Farmhouse Inns' initiative aims to combat these feelings of isolation by encouraging families to come together over a delicious meal, particularly a hearty Sunday roast. Actress and grandmother Sherrie Hewson shares her own experience, saying that spending time with her grandchildren is one of her favorite things to do. With over half of grandparents feeling insignificant to those around them, a cozy family gathering with a delicious carvery at the center of it could make all the difference.
Do you have a story to share about spending time with your grandparents? We would love to hear it! Get in touch by emailing us at [email]. Let's make this November a month of love, family, and delicious carveries.
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