It would be a huge benefit to see our heated community centre open for tea/coffee for the over 55s in Mile Oak this winter.

There are lonely residents in North Portslade. Some may be facing social isolation after a partner has passed away.

A warm centre offering tea and biscuits a few days a week would give all our senior residents an opportunity to socialise.

Good locals could volunteer to help run the centre so that costs would be a minimum.

S Zapello, committee, North Portslade Residents Association