A party etiquette question, in these strange times!

Food not good

I'm with Ixion on this and would either pop along or telephone to clear up the situation with my neighbour. Would only take a couple of minutes and both of you would have comfortable c!arity. Good luck with your decision.

Where would anyone go to donate home made sausage rolls to people who are struggling?

I don't think that food banks take perishable food (ours certify doesn't), and I'd have thought that most charities would want to see hygiene certificates and so on before taking in food that has been prepared in someone's kitchen. Of course I am not implying that Nannarose's standards are questionable, but precautions have to be taken.

It's moot anyway Doodledog, as we donate already to alleviate food poverty (and thank you!)
I know many of us don't like it when someone drifts off, so I am going to let you know my decision. I have welcomed all comments, and don't disagree with any of you.
We have said that we won't go, and that has been graciously received. We offered the rolls, in a gesture of friendship and they have been accepted. I have pointed out that they can be frozen.
I carefully considered the idea that this may be encouraging mixing, but this is going ahead anyway, and the gesture of friendship trumped the 'mixed message'.
Again my thanks for the thoughtful way this has been discussed.

I'm a bit late to the thread Nannarose but FWIW I think you've done the right thing by refusing the invitation but still providing the food you'd said you would.

As you say it's a gesture of friendship.

I’m a little concerned by some of the views expressed on here. Currently it’s is permitted to have parties but also very understandable that some invited guests would rather not go. It’s a free choice as we’re not under any restrictions at present. To be kind and gracious to your neighbours and to offer to contribute food isn’t “condoning” their decision to have a party. It’s showing polite appreciation for the invitation.

Thank you for coming back to us Nannarose. Sounds as though you are happy with your wise decision and have maintained happy neighbourly harmony as well.