Inverness football club to provide free food and show old match footage
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An Inverness football club will provide free food and drinks for those in need when it opens its boardroom doors later this month.
Clachnacuddin FC made the announcement on what is labelled "the saddest day of the year" as many people find themselves facing different challenges in life.
"Here at Clachnacuddin, we look to change that and bring some positivity to your day," it stated on social media.
That’s why we are delighted to be opening our boardroom doors on Monday January 29 from 5pm to 9pm to provide free hot and cold food with drinks for those in need and anyone who feels like they simply want some company."
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The club, whose ground is at Grant Street Park, will also be re-running old match footage, have memorabilia from past years along with friendly faces serving the food and providing stories.
"We will be operating a minibus collect and drop-off service for people who may struggle to travel, along with deliveries for those who would rather stay in the comforts of their homes," the club said.
"Here at Clach, we want to be more than a club that represents you for 90 minutes every Saturday."
It will also have information from Mikeysline available for anyone who may want to get in contact with the Highland mental health charity for support.
The club added: "This is welcome to anyone in the community, we would appreciate if you could please share the word. If you require any more information, message us directly and we will gladly assist."
The idea has already prompted a positive response on social media.
"Blessings on you all," said Lynette Flett. "What a wonderful caring thing to do."
Shona McCutcheon-Forbes said: "Excellent thing to do in the local area."
The third Monday in January is claimed to be the saddest day of the year.
Winter weather, the post-Christmas slump and cost-of-living pressures are cited as being among the reasons why some people may feel down in January.
