A new community partnership has been launched between two local organisations that passionately care for older people in the Farnham community.  Professional home care agency Home Instead have agreed to work in partnership with local charity Farnham Assist to offer a specialist accessible taxi to support local older people to attend future community lunches.  This will enable a guest along with a friend or carer to be transported via a special wheelchair adapted vehicle supported by experienced team members of Home Instead. This will also allow more mobile Farnham Assist guests to be transported to events through their current Farnham Hoppa scheme.  The partnership was launched during a special August lunch hosted by Farnham Assist at St Thomas on the Bourne Church. The Mayor of Farnham, Cllr Brodie Mouluka joined around 50 older members of the community in a summer holiday treat of lasagne and cheesecake. Staff from Farnham’s Jack & Alice Restaurant also joined team members of Home Instead and Farnham Assist volunteers in serving the lunch.  Speaking after the lunch, Rodney Bates, Manager of Farnham Assist said, “We are delighted to be partnering with our friends at Farnborough Home Instead to use their accessible vehicle for our lunch guests.  This will enable more guests with specific physical challenges to attend our community lunches and enjoy good food and good company. I would like to thank Mahdi and Lauren and the wider Home Instead team for their support and look forward to working with them in the months ahead.” Group Managing Director of Home Instead, Mahdi Kazemzadeh said,   “We are delighted to extend our support to Farnham Assist by offering the free use of our wheelchair-enabled company car and a volunteer to transport individuals in need to the monthly lunch event. This collaboration with Farnham Assist aligns with our vision to combat social isolation and enhance the well-being of ageing adults in our community. We are proud to support their amazing work to make a significant impact in the lives of older individuals locally.”