He was even contacted by TV personality Dame Esther Rantzen, 80, who founded the charity Silverline – but he is yet to find a friend in his local area and is worried he won’t have anyone to enjoy Christmas Day with.And as he is vulnerable to Covid-19, the pensioner is reluctant to spend Christmas in the homes of his siblings who will also be hosting their children and grandchildren.
‘I don’t want someone coming here and not speaking, watching me carve the turkey – although I don’t really like turkey.
I hope he finds someone as no one should be alone on Xmas day 😥