SO, HERE it is, wretched Christmas – nobody’s having fun. Here’s to the future now, it’s only just begun.
At lot has happened within the past week. Last Friday, we were Tier 2, Saturday Tier 3 and Sunday the new Tier 4. As Ron Burgundy would say, ‘That escalated quickly’.
No one wanted to see lockdown measures extended. No one wanted to have an isolated Christmas.
It will be quieter, fewer presents under the tree, and fewer bodies around the dining table. Perhaps fewer arguments over board game rules as well.
Coronavirus dominates our lives once again. The new strain meant that action needed to be taken and there was no time for us to be eased in to it.
The sudden cancellation to Christmas is a shock to us all.
Once again, it is time for us all to pull together and help each other out.
Shop local by using click and collect services. Order a takeaway from your favourite restaurant or pub. Buy from your independent retailer.
They are all lifeblood of our economy and right now we must protect them.
And for charities helping those in need, consider giving them a festive gift. From those involved in One Front Door to others offering specialist support and help, they need our help.
And we have to help each other too.
This time will pass. It might feel miserable and dark, but the best is yet to come.
Have a safe Christmas.
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