It’s beginning to feel…..

…quite a bit like Christmas – not least because several of our neighbours have installed hundreds of multi-coloured flashing fairy lights which brighten the gloom for several hours each day. Not subtle enough for me, sadly, but our decorations will begin to appear very soon if I get my way. A small tree on the balcony, decked with tiny golden bells, gives a glimpse of our contribution to the parish carol safari. Have you noticed our new picture on the website? You might just see a jar of Christmas cookies lurking behind the remains of the mincemeat…and have you spotted Lego Santa trying to find the tea cosy chimney? The chocolate log in the foreground is a clue to a “children’s special”. Remember we’re all children of our parents 😉 Decorations courtesy of our local cookshop, we are trying very hard to support our local independents and are lucky to have so many. The loss of M&S and EWM has been a blow, but the town will thrive if more small shops get the chance to have a go. So preparations are beginning, lists being written, turkeys sourced and the braised red cabbage done and in the freezer – that’s a bonus recipe you’ll find on the Christmas Specials page. Be in touch, let me know how it’s all going and enjoy getting ready for this special time. xx