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Christmas in the Workhouse

GSQ Blog Posted on December 13, 2021 by guestbloggerDecember 11, 2021

By Bev Murray Christmas is almost upon us and it is such a frantically busy time of the year with celebrations happening throughout December. The other night I witnessed the annual White Christmas event at Movieworld.  Enormously popular, it was a sold-out event and I’m told that many people return annually to enjoy the extravaganza, that even includes pretend snow.  The event is popular with young families and, for all those who fear for the diminishing birth rate, let me … Continue reading

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Christmas memories

GSQ Blog Posted on December 8, 2014 by GSQ AdminDecember 8, 2014

It used to be that the Christmas season started in December, but now it seems to start anytime from September onwards. This is a shame really: our happy memories of Christmas past can potentially be lost in the marketing hype which seems to go on for ever. By the time we get to Christmas Day we’re exhausted and often ‘over it’. I’ve been thinking of Christmasses when I was young. I was born and grew up in England, so cold, … Continue reading

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