IN PICTURES: 500 plus meals delivered to emergency workers in Peterborough on Christmas Day

From 10.30am to 4pm on Christmas Day, the team from Blenheim Sales and Lettings, based in Blenheim Court, Peppercorn Close, began their mission to spread holiday cheer by delivering much-needed meals to essential services working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the city’s residents.

The team, which was led by director Ayaz Nawaz, visited key locations to thank emergency services and hospital staff working on Christmas Day.

The first stop was to the fire service, followed by a visit to Thorpe Wood Police Station , where the team delivered a variety of delicious meals.

The team then moved on to a number of units at Peterborough City Hospital, including Emergency Care, the Maternity Unit, Natal ICU, Amazon Ward and the Ambulatory Care Unit MA & MSS Unit.

A spokesperson for Blenheim Sales and Lettings said: “These hardworking healthcare professionals, many of whom spend the holiday caring for those in need, received nourishing food and festive treats to brighten their day.”

In addition to healthcare and emergency personnel, the team made a special stop at the Garden House, a facility supporting vulnerable adults.

The meals, which included a variety of delicious dishes such as chicken biryani, grilled chicken, shish kababs, roast potatoes, samosas, a vegetarian option of vegetable biriyani, chickpea salad, pakora and onion bhajis and vegetable samosa, all with salad and chutney.

And to follow there was an assortment of cakes, mince pies, biscuits, and bottled water.

Mr Nawaz said: “We are incredibly grateful to be able to give back to the incredible people who work so hard, especially during the holiday season.

"This small gesture is our way of saying thank you to those who keep our city safe and support our community, even when they are away from their families.

He added: “We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all those who helped make this initiative possible, including the staff at each of the locations who accepted the donations and shared in the holiday spirit.”