Calton Heritage and Learning Centre was the venue for the fourth “Come Dine With Us” experience delivered by Thenue Communities - the charitable subsidiary of Thenue Housing.

The occasion was a link up with the charity the Halliday Foundation which provided the two course lunch.

Over 30 people attended and the meal was topped off with a karaoke session which proved a big hit.

The Come Dine With Us lunches are part of a wider ongoing initiative known as “Heat, Scran, Blether” organised by Thenue Communities. The work undertaken to boost community cohesion has gone a long way of encouraging companionship, tackling loneliness and combating isolation during the long winter months.

Rosie Robertson, manager of the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre, said the efforts undertaken by Thenue Communities had been “a vital lifeline” in recent months. She said: “Our Valentine’s-themed lunch was a great success and another example of our ongoing partnership with the Halliday Foundation which does such impressive work across the city.

“At the heart of our work over the winter has been the drive to bring people together to make new connections and foster a sense of companionship – especially for those who may be living alone or who are isolated.

“These occasions are essential to creating a sense of community wellbeing and the CHLC plays a crucial role in making that happen.”

Thenue Communities also runs other initiatives of a similar nature with “food dignity” at the heart of both.

The CHLC provides free lunches twice a week and offers a “Too Good To Waste” food stall offering free food to take away to anyone who wants it. Again, Too Good To Waste is part of the partnership with the Halliday Foundation.

Thenue Communities acknowledges generous funding support from the Glasgow Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund administered by the Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector.