FREE mince pies and Christmas carols will be served up on the world famous Mersey Ferries, on:- Thursday, 12 December 2024, to raise funds for a local charity.

Staff and crew have been fundraising for the last 5 years in partnership with The Wirral Foodbank, a charity providing emergency food to local people in crisis since November 2011.  

This year the team is hoping to make it their biggest fundraiser yet and throughout December will be ‘decked out’ in special jumpers sporting the Ferry Christmas logo.

On Thursday, Mersey Ferries staff will treat passengers to complimentary mince pies and festive cheer while AM Theatrical Productions choir performs festive favourites from 5pm onwards to help raise money.

Cllr Steve Foulkes, Chair of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Transport Committee, said:- "While the festive period is filled with joy and excitement for many, it can be a difficult time of year for others, and it’s great to see our staff go out of their way to give something back to the community, it really encapsulates the spirit of our region. I'd encourage everyone to come down and take our ‘Festive Ferry’ cross the Mersey and help support such a worthy cause, whilst enjoying some mince pies and Christmas classics!”

Collection buckets are located at the Pier Head and Seacombe Ferry terminals, and on the ferry. Food donations can also be taken to the Seacombe Office.