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January News - It's 2024! 🎊

Sometimes, after so much planning, and so much effort, it’s difficult to believe that Christmas passes so quickly. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas, everything that it brings and everything that it means. I’m not fanatical about it, but I enjoy the lights, the carol singing, the good cheer and, of course, the delicious food and drink. And yes, I do believe in Santa Clause. However, as I sit here, back at the shop, checking on stock levels, talking to the farmers who produced so many wonderful goodies for us all, and trying to plan a new year, it does seem that it is all over so fast, but I enjoyed every moment of the last three weeks, and I thank all of our customers for their continued support and good humour in those moments that don’t always go as we plan. It has been a fantastic Christmas and we look forward to doing it all again this time next year !!

I decided this month, that our regular Newsletter could take a rest. We have all eaten so much, and I’m sure there has been the odd glass of wine consumed, so we don’t need too much prompting at the moment. However, continuing in the theme of joy, happiness and good customers, I was reminded of a regular customer who announced, back in the summer, that she had written a poem for me. It was, and is, very touching, and typical of the spirit that we enjoy from so many of the customers. I thought, as we all regroup, I might share it at the start of a New Year.

 

Thank you, Angela Perry, The Dancing Hare. A charming ditty and a little sunshine on a wet, January afternoon. ‘Thank you’ to all of our customers. We wish you all a bright and prosperous 2024, and we look forward to entertaining you at our shops again this year.

Paul

Posted on February 13, 2024
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