A CARE home in Witney is welcoming the community into its cafe so that they can build friendships with the people on their doorstep.

Taking place on the third Tuesday of each month, from 2pm-3.30pm, the community is invited to Millers Grange care home to take part in its free Friendship Cafe initiative.

Aiming to combat loneliness, the cafe is open to those who live alone or just want some companionship.

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Guests can enjoy a chat over coffee and cake and make new friends in the community.

Stephen Reader, home manager at Millers Grange, said: “At Millers Grange, we strive to create a sense of belonging within the home and provide a positive impact in the local community by building support systems for our neighbours.

“The cafe is designed so that people can build relationships with others who live locally.

“We believe that no one should feel that they are alone, so we’re looking forward to welcoming some new faces for a chat over a cup of tea and slice of cake.”