Hundreds can vouch for Bilston Christmas treat
They queued around the church pews, looking forward to a golden ticket that will bring them a little extra treat for Christmas.
Hundreds of pensioners waited for their turn to pick up a voucher that can be redeemed at a market ahead of the big day.
Queues spanned the length of Walsall Street, Bilston, and there was plenty of laughter and chat as those in line patiently for their voucher to be distributed from St Leonard’s Church.
The distribution of the £5 vouchers took place from 10am until 2pm and saw hundreds of people pass through the church’s doors.
Provided by the Bilston Senior Citizens Federation and the Emma Bussey Trust, the vouchers are for use at nearby Bilston Market.
There are plenty of treats to choose from. Those who receive the voucher can use it at the Meadow Farm butchers and Pritchards greengrocers in the market to pay towards their Christmas dinner.
Speaking in the queue for the vouchers, Mary Berry aged 84 of Wolverhampton, said; “It does make quite a big difference to what you can afford, especially if you’re on your own.”
