Two Shropshire cafe owners have explained why they're serving up free food and drink on Christmas Day.
The Ploughboy owner Fred Bilgic with some chocolate donations that have been handed in
Waitress Katie said:"It's our 10th year doing the free Christmas meals, and we often have regulars, and non-regulars, who come in alone. Doing this gives them a few hours of interacting with others, even if they just come in for a drink.
"Supporting the local community goes both ways – I receive amazing support from customers, but it's just as important that I give back to them. I have lived in Newtown for three years, and it has put me in touch with a fantastic community.
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