'Souper Tuesday' lunches to be served at Melton church

Those who attend can get soup and a roll for £2 or soup and a sandwich for £3 with free tea and coffee as well.

Organiser Karen Balding said: “This is a new venture which we are starting in the New Year aimed at providing a simple lunch at a very reasonable price in a warm and friendly environment.

“It's called ‘Souper Tuesday’ and will initially run once a month in our beautiful St Mary's parish church.

"The first event will be on Tuesday January 21, from 11am to 1pm and we will be offering Soup and a roll for £2 or Soup and a sandwich for £3 with free tea and coffee.

“It will be manned by volunteers from the church and the wider community.”