The residents were served a Christmas dinner of chicken, ham, escoveitched fish, curried goat, rice and peas, sorrel and Christmas cake, as well as specially prepared care-gift packages.

Persons from the Open Arms Drop-In Centre at Windward Road in Kingston were also treated by the probation department.

The residents were all served by the probation officers and other members of staff. Several organi-sations provided support by sponsoring the event.

Residents at both facilities expressed gratitude to the organisers and thanked the sponsors.