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Staff at a new vegan restaurant in Bangor are offering free food to the homeless and “less-well-off families” on Christmas day.

Viridian will be ditching its usual menu for one day to put on a traditional festive feast with all the trimmings - minus the turkey.

But staff need your help to make the day memorable and about more than just a meal.

Sous chef Daniel Baker, from Bangor, said: “The staff are going to be cooking and serving the meal, but we’re hoping people will volunteer some entertainment.

“Any local musicians, comedians, or anything fun really to help make it fell like a real Christmas day and not just a charity dinner.”

The 27-year-old said explained that when the restaurant opened on Bangor High Street two weeks ago, staff decided they wanted to do something to help the community.

He said they liked this idea because it seemed like “the perfect way to give back” after discovering the number of people in the city and the surrounding areas using foodbanks.

“People can come, sit down, enjoy a meal and not feel any guilt or have to worry about how much it costs. They can just have a nice day,” Mr Baker added.

The café is also in talks with the organisers of the Bangor shoe box appeal to provide gifts to put under the tree at the restaurant for kids to open on the day; however, donations are welcome.

Anyone who would like to donate or volunteer can get in touch with the Viridian via their social media page, email them at Viridian.Bangor@gmail.com or pop into the restaurant to speak to staff.