Christmas Meal

I was sent a brochure late June/early July for cards, diaries and calendars- unsurprisingly I binned it.

Now that some are talking about wrapping paper and presents, etc- I am so sorry, but just will have to keep out. The sun is shining, it is lovely and warm, the swallows are still darting in and out of the barn- so NO, NO C word here, please.

But enjoy, and have a lovely time.

Sounds ok. Prefer not too near the C word though

I would be up for London or the south of the m25 be good would't it?

It's never too soon to think about that time of year

They've got that special time of the year thread going already at the other place. But they have loadsa kids so have to get their act together.

Well done for planning Christmas and daring to mention it. I've already got my cards and wrapping paper and have started buying presents.

Yes, a tad early to be thinking of mince pies and festive bushes.

I am one of those who has not yet had their holiday, (next week), and the C word at this time of year brings me out in a rash.

Oh I should have said if you send for a Gold Card (membership its free) from their website you get a little treat say a taster/mini starter for all your party not just yourself (in July it was a Bellini). You also get priority booking and some other treats like a goody bag at Xmas - small but appreciated gestures.

Jamie's restaurants are so obliging. They cook everything from fresh so if you want to for example have an ingredient left out they will do that for you. They notice if you are not enjoying a meal (this has happened to me twice) and change it or take it off the bill. the only down side is that I find their drinks expensive but you can always hold back on the booze and the food is the thing really.

I was looking at the Christmas Menu at Jamies in Liverpool and it looks delicious they certainly do go that extra mile when catering for everyones dietary needs,the restaurant was very busy when we where in Town and we couldn't get a table unless we had reserved one and they where taking booking for pre Christmas meals also.

Rather like it.

Oops, Kindle changed your name!

Hi Greenwich I'd do my best to attend.

A Gransnet Christmas meal would be great. If we organised something in London or just outside we might possibly get a few takers.

Nice responses so far. PS I'm a Southerner in exile in the East Midlands. I think we could have a Gransnet Xmas meal couldn't we. Now I have a Railcard I could come South.

And, talk of C*******s is forbidden in our house until after the street fair! Although I did buy some of those special cards from a NT shop the other day. I've put them in the blanket box/dh's side table - can someone please remind me!

We have a post panto meal on last night so it's always very lively! Always up for another meal out though!

What a great idea- and hope you really enjoy it...

but I absolutely and totally refuse to even think about Christmas....

IN AUGUST

What a lovely idea. Too far away for this south-westerner, sadly .

There are quite a few of my ex colleagues who, like me, have left or retired in the last 7 or 8 years and we all meet up for lunch once a month, and then have a Christmas meal in mid December too. The camera club I belong to also arranges a Christmas meal, as does another local photography group.

So all in all, I guess I'm quite lucky, as I don't actually miss the work Christmas do at all

Thanks

We will keep you posted.

South of London but I guess Berks would be doable? Always nice to join a meet- up.

Thanks annsixty.I've not come across the abbreviation GF before.

Bellanonna.How far south are you? We have regular meet-ups in Berkshire.