Friends, As we approach Christmas, our world seems so full of darkness. The darkness of the brutality of violence and war in the Holy Land, Israel and Palestine; the desperate...

I love Christmas. I take a child-like delight in the lights, the decorations, the presents and the Christmas cake. I want Christmas to be a special time for every family...

As we approach Christmas I would like to wish everyone in our community and the wider world a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that everyone, across...

I always enjoy joining in Christmas festivities across the constituency and would like to thank all those who give of their time to help others have an enjoyable and happy...

Christmas is a time of joy for many but please spare a thought for those on their own this year.  Loneliness can be a problem, notably for older people, so...

As your mayor, I have seen so many ways you share the spirit of Christmas – not just in December, but throughout the year. It has been my privilege to...

I don't think I'm the only one who believes, in defiance of all scientific fact, that time moves faster once December begins.   It seems only a short while ago that...

As Leader of Woodley Town Council it never ceases to amaze me how much compassion, caring and goodwill there is in our community. When times are incredibly stressful and families...

Like many of us, Christmas for me is a time for family. It is also a chance to remember happy times with those who are no longer here. Christmas gives...

Christmas is a time for festivities, family and friends.   But do we know someone who will be left out, alone, this Christmas?  Nicola (my wife) and I are helping...