The Grapevine Winter 2019/2020 Grapevine Dec-Jan 2029 v3 | Page 6

Hello Readers... Welcome to the Winter edition of The Grapevine. December is of course the month in which we celebrate Christmas, a time of fun and excitement for most of us, as we look forward to Christmas Day and all that goes with it. For some though, this is also the loneliest time of the year. So please take a moment to spare a thought for those less fortunate than yourselves, especially elderly people who, for various reasons will spend Christmas alone. There are many things we can do to help: if you know of someone who will be alone, invite them to spend Christmas Day with you. If this is not practical, then how about making up a few small goody bags with chocolates, biscuits, mince pies, etc., and take them along to your nearest Age UK centre – they will know who to give them to. G rapevine Publisher & Advertising Grapevine Publications (Worcestershire) Ltd 5\H6WUHHW‡%LUWVPRUWRQ‡:5$6 7HOy0RE [email protected] www.grapevinepublications.co.uk Editor %HWW\$QQ$PEXU\ [email protected] Also spare a thought for the various animal shelters in your area, which are always inundated with stray and unwanted animals at this time of year. Donations of food, blankets or cash will make it possible for them to help more animals in need. Advertising & Editorial %HWW\$QQ$PEXU\ And now it just remains for me to wish you all a very Happy & Joyous Christmas and the very best for the New Year. Contributors $P\0DUVKDOO Haines Watts -RQDWKDQ%LVKRS 3DPHOD*UHHQ Sue Johnson Tony Flood Trevor Langley West Mercia Police Until next time, stay happy and healthy. Betty Next Issue Copy Date ase re c ple WK-DQXDU\ DISCLAIMER. All information published is correct according to those who supplied it and no responsibility is taken if it is not. Care is taken to ensure all advertisements are truthful and no liability is accepted for errors or omissions. Artwork is accepted on the understanding that there are no copyright restrictions. 6 )URQW&RYHU 3DJHV  0LNH$PEXU\ for 2 m me Photography ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All artwork and copy appearing in this publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The right to refuse advertisements is reserved. The use of this publication for canvassing, direct marketing or any other activity apart from sourcing local goods and services is strictly prohibited. © 2019 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]