A NEW social café project has been hailed a success by organisers.

Meet Up Mondays sessions have now begun in the Maldon district, inviting isolated residents in the area to meet for companionship and a hot drink.

Maldon District Council, the Moat Foundation and Maldon and District Community Voluntary Services are working together to encourage venues to sign up as hosts.

Community services chairman Sue White said: “There is no more positive start to someone’s week, particularly if they are isolated by the rural nature of where they live due to poor transport links or access to facilities, than to be able to meet up and make friends over a free cup of tea or coffee in a welcoming environment.”

So far, there are venues in Bradwell, Latchingdon and Goldhanger.

More venues in Maldon will be added to the list on the website.

For details, visit meetupmondays.org.uk.

To offer a venue, call 01621 851891.