Santa Jog

Santas warming up before their jog

Started the British Heart Foundation Santa Jog on Hayling Island. Looked very seasonal with the snow and ice.

Christmas Lunches

Have only attended a couple of Christmas lunches so fortunately have not overdone the turkey. Attended the Open Sight lunch at Sinah Warren on Hayling Island with volunteers and partially sighted members. Also went to the Rendezvous Luncheon Club at the Springwood Centre in Stakes. It was lovely meeting the organisers and elderly luncheon Club members. They all do such a good job.

Nativity Plays

With some of the Children from the Elizabeth Foundation after their nativity play

I attended a couple of delightful nativity play. Firstly at the Elizabeth Foundation which is one of my charities. It was lovely to see the deaf babies and preschool children all dressed up and and used bells and stars to assist them with the songs.

I also visited Woodcroft Primary School for their first nativity play since Meadowland Infant and Juniors were merged into one school.  All the children were involved which was really lovely

Havant Borough Council Apprentices

Entertained the four new apprentices who have recently started at Havant Borough Council in the Mayor’s Parlour.  Two are working in corporate support , one in customer services and one at the vehicle workshop at the depot. Another apprentice at the depot left when he found a job close to home.

Carol Services

This is definately the season for Carol services. I know that my deputy Yvonne attend some while I was away in New Zealand. I attended the East Hants area Townwomen Guild Carol service in the Havant United Reform Church. Lovely singing by the choir. I read a lesson at the Nine Lessons and Carol service organised by Havant Rotary in St Faith’s Church. The St Faith’s choir was supported by  musicians from Warblington School and there was a splendid trumpet voluntary by one of the pupils

Christmas Fairs

With the Hayling Volunteers

A seasonal pair of ear muffs for sale at Havant Day Centre!!!

Went to a couple of Christmas fairs. firstly for the Hayling Volunteers and secondly at the Havant Day Centre for those with disabilities. A lot of great work is done by volunteers to help those in need.

Friends of Havant Museum.

Had an interesting talk about rhe Emsworth Oyster industry from Linda Newell at the Christmas meeting of the Friends of Havant Museum. We finished with coffee with mince pies and cream. I don’t think Christmas will do my figure any good at all.

Christmas Party

Had a lovely time at the Springfield Nursing home Christmas Party. Talked to many of the residents and enjoyed a wonderful tea and entertainment.

Warren Dam improvements

As part of the Warren Dam improvement project I made a footprint in clay to be part of the new development and also helped to plant a tree. I am looking forward to the opening of the project, hopefully next May.

Christingle Service

Attended a delightful Christingle service at Hayling School for the four infant and junior schools on the Island. The pupils of Hayling School organised the event and made the christingles. All the children received a christingle and circled the hall before all the candles were lit and the lights  turned down.  Magical!