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27 November 2023

MAYOR URGES ATTENDANCE AT CAROL SERVICE RAISING FUNDS FOR LOCAL HOMELESS PEOPLE

A special carol service raising funds to support homeless people in the Boston area takes place for the first time in the inspiring surroundings of St Botolph's Church - the Boston Stump - on Saturday 9 December at 4.00pm. 

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The service is being organised by the charity Framework which houses and supports dozens of homeless people in Boston and the surrounding area, including at its purpose-built emergency accommodation Medlock House which opened last year on Lincoln Lane.

The congregation will be welcomed by His Worshipful the Mayor of Boston, Councillor David Brown, who recently visited Medlock House to learn more about the work that Framework is doing.  Cllr Brown said:

"Framework provides a most valuable service to the community by helping people to overcome great difficulties and lead full and independent lives.

"I am hugely impressed by the comprehensive support that Framework provides to some of Boston's most vulnerable citizens. 

"I would like to encourage everyone to support Framework by attending this wonderful occasion at the Stump."

As well hearing from the Mayor, between the carols there will also be a chance to hear from service users and from staff at the charity including Framework's Chief Executive Andrew Redfern.

As Ron Finnegan, Framework's Fundraiser for Lincolnshire, says:

"This will be a wonderful opportunity to get in the Christmas spirit - singing favourite carols in the inspiring surroundings of this beautiful and historic building.

"It will also be a chance to learn about the work being done to help people turn their lives around.  We hope people will give generously." 

The Reverend Sally Clifton, Assistant Curate at the Boston Stump said:

"With no room at the inn, homelessness is very much part of the Christmas story. So it is particularly appropriate to welcome Framework - service users, staff and supporters - to St Botolph's. 

"We look forward to this very special contribution to the preparations for Christmas in our wonderful church and we welcome all who choose to come."

Seats can be reserved at the carol service at www.frameworkha.org/events, by emailing fundraising@frameworkha.org or by calling 0115 970 9558.

Funds raised at the service will contribute to Framework's winter appeal aiming to raise £250,000 to help maintain the charity's accommodation and support services. 

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Notes:

Frameworkis a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs across Lincolnshire and elsewhere in the East Midlands including Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and in Sheffield - around 18,000 in the year to March 2023.

Working to end homelessness and tackle disadvantage we aim to empower people to build better, more independent futures: during our first two decades we've helped around 200,000 people change their lives and overcome homelessness, addiction, mental ill-health and unemployment.

Regardless of their past, or the challenges they face, we empower people to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence, because we believe that everyone has the right and potential to achieve a better future.www.frameworkha.org

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