The days are shortening rapidly now and although life is still challenging, Christmas is on the horizon. Whilst celebrations might feel a bit different this year,
there is still plenty to look forward to. Supporting small businesses is becoming increasingly important and this issue we’ve included some great gift suggestions in our shop local article on pages 14-15. It’s also worth checking out our top picks for places to visit and other ideas to ensure this Christmas is still a special one on pages 16-19.
For those of you still taking part in classes online, there are some tips on page 10 for how to get the best out of them, as well as some great articles in our education
section on how to improve memory and writing creatively. Our book club is also back this issue with two copies of Benji Davies’ new book The Snowflake up for
grabs - a perfect Christmas read for young children.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a more favourable 2021!
Anna and Rach
