A KIND-HEARTED Halesowen businessman is inviting lonely OAPs to enjoy a free Christmas dinner at one of his three care homes. Tony Billingham runs Lapal House care home in Lapal Lane South, Halesowen, Beechcroft care home in Salop Drive, Oldbury and Grange Hill House in Bromsgrove Road, Halesowen.

He is offering anyone who is older and will be lonely at Christmas to come along and join other people in the same situation for a Christmas dinner.

Dinners will be held at all three locations on Christmas Day at noon and 12.30pm. There will also be entertainment.

Mr Billingham said: "We like to try and give something back each Christmas."

Mr Billingham said transport can be arranged for some people to attend.

Anyone interested must call Lyn or Michelle on 0121 5501272 to book a free place.