It’s bit of a cliche I know, but at the start of a new year it’s great to begin new beginnings. By focusing on plans for the year, no matter how big, or small, it can bring about a warm glow inside, even if it’s cold and grey outside! Charla Grant made plans in 2019 for her Grateful Arts Club, not quite knowing how things might pan out and how successful it might become, see p.33. Or maybe you have always intended to sort out your living space, to make it better organised and calmer - then check out interior designer, Charlie Smith’s top tips on decluttering your home (p.8). Sometimes we don’t need to declutter, but simply renew, and upcycle - see Kate Thompson’s regular Welcome Home column p.16. However you are beginning your year, we wish all our readers a very happy and successful 2022.
Kevin John Dean
