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Newsletter Issue 28 |
January 2012 |
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Win Two Tickets to See WICKED!
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Our January competition gives you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the award-winning musical WICKED, which is now entering its sixth year at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
WICKED re-imagines the story of The Wizard of Oz to tell the tale of a profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students, and ultimately fulfill their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Experience this unforgettable musical and discover that you've not been told the whole story about the Land of Oz.
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Half-Price Diaries!
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Start your new year in style with one of our fabulous range of 2012 diaries and they're even more attractive now they're 50% off.
Our exquisite hand-finished, soft Italian leather diaries are available in a range of colours and individually presented tissue-wrapped and boxed - but hurry as stocks are limited.
Now available at just £21.25 each - an amazing 50% discount on the recommended selling price of £42.50!
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A Fulfilling New Year |
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We have selected a range of cultural events – from opera festivals and theatre seasons to music and literature festivals – that are taking place in 2012.
Take the time to browse our Arts and Cultural Events listings online, and you can plan a stimulating and eventful 2012...
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A Very Happy New Year
Christmas is finally over, and we're all coming back down to earth. January is a time for taking stock and making fresh starts...
It is traditional to dispense with the last vestiges of Christmas before twelfth night (6th January) - it's not just a matter of taking down decorations, but also ensuring that all your thank you letters have been sent.
Mid-winter can be a challenging time of year for older people and those who are living on their own. So why not make a new year's resolution to be a good neighbour? We've got lots of invaluable advice.
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Saying Thank You |
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In the aftermath of Christmas it's easy to forget one essential obligation – to say a proper thank you for presents and hospitality. And there is no better way of doing so than a written thank you note - people will appreciate the fact that, in our busy, digital age, you've taken the time to sit down and write a letter.
There should be no thank you letter 'league table'; even if the present is uninspired or disappointing, it is your obligation to say thank you properly. Hospitality should always be acknowledged.
Always make a positive comment about the present in your letter or a complimentary reference to the hospitality you have received. You can add some news about your Christmas holidays, but don't swamp the essential message with your own preoccupations.
Finally, ensure that – as soon as they can wield a pen – children write thank you letters. If they're too young, you should write a thank you note on their behalf.
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A Neighbourly New Year |
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January can feel like an anti-climax, and severe winter weather may deepen the gloom. So now is a good time to brush up your neighbourly etiquette.
Keep an eye on elderly neighbours, and ensure that they have adequate supplies - if the weather turns icy, you can offer to go shopping for them, or at least take out their rubbish. If you're clearing your path of snow or ice, offer to do the same for your neighbour.
Be sociable and friendly, though not intrusive. Chat to neighbours, and keep an eye on comings and goings through the winter months. Don't become a curtain-twitching gossip, but always be ready to help.
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