Sunday 20th December 2020
Good evening all, how has your weekend been?
So, we in London are now in Tier 4. When I heard the news, I was a little confused, as I hadn’t realised there was another Tier! This means that the planned relaxation of coronavirus rules at Christmas has been scrapped.
As someone who was going to be on their own on Christmas and Boxing Day, this does not affect me. My being alone is a combination of my sons being away and being responsible and not joining another household.
This isolation, for the most part, is of my own choice, but for a number of people who are alone or feel lonely during the festive season, these two websites from Peggy C, might help:
https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/latest/coping-with-loneliness-at-christmas
https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/wellbeing/a30208805/lonely-christmas
WHAT CAN I SHARE WITH YOU TODAY?
Christmas can be a difficult time, and emergencies can always arise.
Should you, or someone you know, might need a food parcel, please contact me. The Food Bank service will be closed between December 18th until January 6th. However, in case of an emergency, a food parcel might be available on the 29th and 30th.
Please note it will have to be collected, as we have no volunteers to deliver.
For more information about this wonderful service (supported by Sir Keith Starmer), please view video.
A History of Christmas
From Sarah:
For those of you who missed Chris Barlow’s excellent talk on Christmas perhaps this youtube video ‘A History of Christmas’ might do instead. The traditional Christmas, family and friends gathered round the fire, exchanging gifts, getting drunk on mead, upturning the established social order, threatening violence to party poopers.
Wait, not quite what you had in mind? The history of the midwinter holiday we now call Christmas is much longer and much spookier than you might think…
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!
From Chris B:
The Carnaby Christmas installation in partnership with charity Choose Love is now illuminated and you can walk the streets online! If you are unable to get to Carnaby Street London, then the 360°virtual tour is the next best thing.
With the big day fast approaching, I would love to know what is your favourite Christmas song(s) and why.
Please do share with me and perhaps a festive photo.
To kick off, Amber has shared her selection.
This year, three songs have been competing as my favorite. Every year a few different songs coax me to hit that repeat button.
Sometimes, it’s a new version of an old classic, other times, it’s the original hit that we have all heard countless times.
Here is a picture of Kainoa, me, and our snake, Sir Phillip Guston. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Christmas this year!
Here are my top three for this year:
1. Santa Clause Is Comin’ To Town (Live at C.W. Post Vale College, Greenvale, NY – December 1975) by Bruce Springsteen
2. Fairytale of New York by The Pogues, Kristy MacColl
3. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing by Vince Guaraldi Trio
1. Santa Clause Is Comin’ To Town (Live at C.W. Post Vale College, Greenvale, NY – December 1975) by Bruce Springsteen
2. Fairytale of New York by The Pogues, Kristy MacColl
3. Hark, The Herald Angels Sing by Vince Guaraldi Trio
From Tudor:
Tuesday 12th January, 18:00 – 19:00
An illustrated talk by author Rachel Kolsky, taking you a virtual tour of Camden, inspired by her book “Women’s London”. Join prize-winning Blue Badge Guide and author, Rachel Kolsky, for this entertaining virtual tour of Camden inspired by her book Women’s London.
Book your place for this free event here
Covent Garden Food Bank
Please do contact us if you need a food parcel – CCGG @7Dials can provide you with a free food package each week.
If you need help with shopping, collecting medication or just want someone to talk to by phone – please let us know. You can contact Amber at amber@dragonhall.org.uk or you can reach John either at john@dragonhall.org.uk or 07759 646507 in case of an emergency.
That’s all for now – You can contact Amber at amber@dragonhall.org.uk
……….or you can reach me either at john@dragonhall.org.uk or 07759 646507 in case of an emergency.