Fears over Christmas isolation in South Yorkshire
It's after the Covid rules over social mixing were tightened
There are fears the tighter Covid rules will mean many more South Yorkshire people spending Christmas alone this year.
Some plans for the festive period have had to be scrapped after the relaxed restrictions were reduced to just the big day itself.
We're being urged to look out for those who might be struggling and some have already offered their help to strangers.
Sara Hill's from Sheffield and went viral online after offering to go on a walk or have a cuppa on a park bench with anyone who'll be alone at Christmas.
She says she can't believe how it's been received:
"It's been incredible to see the response that it's had. I really felt like so many people's hopes had been snatched away from them at the last minute. I really don't want anyone to feel like they've been forced to be by themselves.
"I really hope the word's got out to people. I've had a few people get in touch who've said that they would like some company and we're trying to arrange a time when we can meet up in a park.
"I hope that other that people feel enabled to make similar offers.
"I'm also really aware that there's probably quite a lot of people who might have seen it who don't feel able to reach out to some random woman on Twitter which is entirely understandable. So I guess I'd just say please, if you're struggling, don't be by yourself, reach out to someone."
The new relaxed restrictions mean three households can mix in a Christmas bubble just on Christmas Day itself rather than the five day period originally planned.
But we're being urged only to travel locally and not to stay over at another household, meaning some people with family who live far away may be faced with a lonely day.
Josie Soutar, from mental health charity Sheffield Flourish, says it will be hard for some:
"A lot of us think of Christmas as a time to spend with loved ones. It's not going to be like that this year. If your Chrismtas is going to be drastically different to usual then try to embrace that difference if you can. Set new traditions, try and enjoy it being a little bit less stressful and a quieter time.
"This year, we need to remember, is just one day. I guess it's about trying to be nice to yourself over the festive season and do whatever works for you.
"Also try and be kind to others so check in on those who might be struggling or are on their own.
"Don't try and compare your Christmas to other people's. It us a day to reflect and rest but it's not a time to get caught up too much in the commercialisation of Christmas.
There are links to mental health support in Sheffield here.