Our greetings this Christmas; so much to say and too little time or space to say it.  Has it been a year for asking challenging questions – or is it more loving, kind and wise to hold back because the query might be too tough for some and they’ll end up having to be less than ... candid?  Then again, some issues are about more than just self-interest; we joined the march into the big smoke and were surprised by how peaceful it was.

Saying farewell to Janet (HHS) and to John (Ad Hoc) brought tears alongside gratitude for knowing such generous souls.  Folk who made a difference for so many others; their inheritance lives on through those they inspired.

Sometimes it takes a bit more than a moment to find the meaning of a song.  One of the many joys this year has been to visit Grappenhall and hear and sense the story of the Rag for ourselves.  T’was good to catch up with friends old and new.

Our love and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year