Tricia’s Column
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elcome to my first anniversary column ! It really doesn't seem like a whole year since we launched Golden Times, but it was November 2011 that it hit the shelves. To celebrate a year in print we've teamed up with Virgin Balloons to offer a wonderful reader competition, you can find out about on page 5. You can win an amazing balloon flight which would make a fantastic day out. I'll definitely be entering because I'd love the chance to see the countryside from the tranquility of a balloon.
Throughout the magazine we've collected the usual wide range of local events so you can see if anything takes your fancy, but if you're looking after your grandchildren in the festive season, don't forget to look out for the Family Buzz (pictured). The Family Buzz contains details of all the grottos, fairs and bazaars where you can take the children to meet Santa. He certainly gets about a lot for someone who was ancient when I was a little girl. He must make millions of toys every year and judging by the mess in my spare room, my grandchildren must own at least half of them! Maybe one of the little darlings will get me a Carr Taylor vineyard tour for Christmas so I can E! pick out a few bottles to relax me after they've FRE worn me out looking after them!
It feels as though I've barely unpacked after my summer holidays and already we're looking forward to Christmas! It seems to come around quicker and start earlier every year! As I have seven grandchildren to think of this year I suppose the earlier I start my Christmas shopping the better! Christmas also brings the pantomimes to town and there are loads on offer in the local area again this year. You'll find details of a couple of them on the opposite page and another on the back page of this magazine. We always make Christmas Eve our family Panto night. It really makes a great start to Christmas, the kids are excited and it's great for the adults to have an excuse to get dressed up and go out of the house. We all come back feeling just that little bit more "christmassy".
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As much as I love the wonderful family time we have at Christmas, I'm not a fan of the cold, I think my ideal Christmas dinner would be munching on a turkey sandwich lying on a sun-lounger on a tropical beach! Still before you know it I'll be writing my spring column and the days will be getting longer once again.
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Michelham Priory Christmas Fair
November 22
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Turning on the Lights & Fireworks
10th & 11th November 2012 10.30am to 4.00pm Adults £4.00, Children £2.50 Park and ride from Arlington Stadium Over 100 stalls, children’s activities, Santa’s grotto and Christmas entertainment
November 29
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Arrival of Santa & His Reindeer
December 6
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
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19th November £45. Advance booking essential
Real Ice Rink & Festive Christmas Market (open throughout December)
A Tudor Christmas
24th & 25th November Usual admissions apply Find out how the Tudors celebrated Christmas with archery, food demonstrations, living history and traditional entertainment. Suitable for all the family. For more information or to book please contact: Michelham Priory, Upper Dicker, Near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QS
Tel: 01323 844224 www.sussexpast.co.uk adminmich@sussexpast.co.uk
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