Merry Christmas from me to you

As we hurtle into the Christmas holiday period, I want to wish you all a very happy, and peaceful Christmas.

I am sure that most are heading home or to spend time with loved ones, family and friends and I sincerely wish you a wonderful, memorable time.

Do spare a thought for those, for whom this time of year is a very different propositions, for many individual and collective reasons. Do what you can and be kind.

As a family, we no longer send Christmas cards, but not because we don’t love the season, more because the money invested is for us, best invested with some of the many wonderful charities working tirelesly to make a positive difference to others’ lives. We salute you all.

This year therefore instead of cards, know that we are making contributions to Crisis and Blue Cross – and in so doing hope to make a small difference.

I do hope that you are able to enjoy your Christmas

Much love and respect