Christmas in Bruges Paula decides to spend Christmas alone in the gorgeous city of Bruges. However, her old college boyfriend, and very first love, James is also spending time in the city. A surprise encounter leads to a walk through the snowy streets, and talk of the paths their lives have taken over the past nine years. … More More Short Christmas Reads
Christmas Party Games If you are throwing a Christmas party this year add some fun to your celebration with some party games. Christmas who am I? When guests arrive attach a sticker on their back with someone or something related to Christmas written on it. Throughout the party they can asks other guests yes or … More Christmas Games
This short story by Sophie Kinsella has a touch of the supernatural about it. The six geese of the title are the ladies attending the exclusive antenatal class. All are high achieving, smart mothers-to-be. Although they are all attending because the class is being led by the legendary Petal Harmon, each woman has already decided exactly what she … More Six Geese a-Laying – Another short Christmas read
Last posting Source: Christmas posting dates 2015: when are the last posting dates for the UK and abroad? – BT UK mail: Saturday, December 19 – 2nd class post and Royal Mail signed for 2nd class post Monday, December 21 – 1st class post and Royal Mail signed for 1st class post Wednesday, December 23 … More Christmas posting dates 2015
‘Party Season’ is here. The party season is upon us with its mix of excitement, stress, tiredness and alcohol. All this can lead to unexpected accidents at Christmas. According to the NHS more than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the festive period. It goes … More Stay Safe during Party Season
This time of year brings to mind those things in life that are most important. It’s a time when we send festive greetings to those who are dear to us. In 1843, Sir John Henry Cole was too busy to write personal holiday greetings, so he hired a London artist, John Calcott Horsley, to design … More Christmas wishes
A Christmas Mystery party for your little ones. The Mystery of the Missing Reindeer is aimed at children aged 5 to 9 years. It gives them the chance to solve a mystery, just like the Scoobey Doo Gang. The children play games and assemble easy craft projects as they try to solve the mystery and rescue … More The Mystery of the Missing Reindeer
A Quick Christmas Read It’s been a while since The Great British Bake Off graced our screens, so if you are feeling in need of a little baking lift, check out this seasonal short story – The Christmas Bake Off. Sabotage at the Cake Contest. This book offers a quick read about the residents … More The Great Christmas Bake Off
It’s Christmas 1979 and School is nearly out…. The year, and the decade, was about to end with a Christmas disco to remember. It was 6pm as the gang assembled in the foyer to check that everything was ready. The first thing they all saw was “The Winter Wonderland” display erected in the school foyer. … More “Who Slayed Santa?”
Oh Christmas Tree A short video of last years Christmas scavenger hunt. For last minute tickets for this years Christmas scavenger hunt – Operation Naughty Or Nice: The Christmas Street Game click link. City Adventurers Please sign up for my newsletter with information for City Adventurers and special offers on events.