Bury St Edmunds and Farmers Club to host Christmas lunch for Ukrainian refugees

A private members club will be putting on a Christmas lunch for Ukrainian refugees and their hosts this winter.

Bury St Edmunds and Farmers Club, based in Northgate Street, will be hosting the lunch on Sunday with a buffet of festive treats for more than 30 refugees.

John Howell, event organiser and club member, hopes that the event will give people a chance to show support for those in need.

He said: “It’s really to say thank you to the hosts and to welcome the refugees.

“It’s an opportunity for people to have a chat and think about ways we might be able to help in the future and I believe this is going to go on for some time.

“We just want to exchange ideas and offer our best wishes.”

Formed in 1947, the Bury St Edmunds and Farmers Club is a private members organisation of about 500 members including business people and those who have taken retirement.

The club has a restaurant, bar and large spaces that can be used for various functions and activities.