Award winning South Shields restaurant offers free meals to key workers as a ‘thank you’

Namaste Indian Restaurant and Kings Prosecco Lounge are offering free meals to key workers as a way of saying thank you for their efforts.
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The award winning Namaste Indian Restaurant and Kings Prosecco Lounge are offering key workers free meals as a way of thanking them for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic.

To qualify for the offer, key workers who spend over £10 will receive a free portion of curry, rice and poppadoms – customers are asked to present a form of work ID to receive their meal.

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Namaste Indian Restaurant & Kings Prosecco Lounge on King George Road, South Shields is offering free meals to key workers.Namaste Indian Restaurant & Kings Prosecco Lounge on King George Road, South Shields is offering free meals to key workers.
Namaste Indian Restaurant & Kings Prosecco Lounge on King George Road, South Shields is offering free meals to key workers.

Those eligible for the offer are:

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The emergency services Teachers Care home staff Security staff Supermarket workers The elderly

He said: “We’ve been doing loads of food orders for NHS staff and care homes, as well as receiving support from other local customers.

Key workers spending over £10 will receive a free portion of curry, rice and poppadoms.Key workers spending over £10 will receive a free portion of curry, rice and poppadoms.
Key workers spending over £10 will receive a free portion of curry, rice and poppadoms.

“Because of this, we are now in a position to be able to give something back as a way of saying thank you for their hard work.

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“It isn’t about making money, it is about supporting people who may need it most.”

Throughout the coroanvirus lockdown, the restaurant has been delivering to care homes, something which has been well received.

Mr Ahmed added: “We have had some great feedback from those who are working in care homes.

The restaurant has been offering a delivery service throughout the lockdown, with a key focus on care homes.The restaurant has been offering a delivery service throughout the lockdown, with a key focus on care homes.
The restaurant has been offering a delivery service throughout the lockdown, with a key focus on care homes.

“Our customers have allowed us to win awards in the past and now it is our time to support them.”

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The service is available from Sunday to Thursday, to order call or message: 0191 456 3855 or 07481 616884.

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