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Hello everyone!

I was in two minds about running this meetup given omicron, but I’ve decided to still go ahead with additional precautions. Everyone who’s coming please make sure you take a LFT the previous evening or that morning

Obviously I will cancel if the situation changes or the rules change

18th December, 1pm, Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX.

The venue has step free access and accessible toilets. The accessibility map is here.

We will be on Level 2 (the upper levels are closed to non-ticket-holders), but I don’t know exactly where on the floor. It will depend on where we can find a table. I will have my plush Chthulu which looks like this:

Please bring your masks/exemption lanyards, and obey any rules posted in the venue.

The food market outside (side opposite the river) is pretty good for all sorts of requirements, and you can also bring food from home, or there are lots of cafes on the riverfront.

No need to RSVP, but please let me know if you want me to keep an eye out for you!

Other things to bear in mind:

1. Please make sure you follow social distancing rules. This particularly includes respecting people’s personal space and their choices about distancing.
2. We have all had a terrible time for the last year. Sharing your struggles is okay and is part of what the group is for, but we need to be careful not to overwhelm each other or have the conversation be entirely negative. Where I usually draw the line here is that personal struggles are fine to talk about but political rants are discouraged, but I may have to move this line on the day when I see how things go. Don’t worry, I will tell you!
3. Probably lots of us have forgotten how to be around people (most likely me as well), so here is permission to walk away if you need space. Also a reminder that we will all react differently, so be careful to give others space if they need.

I will cancel this meetup if government guidance changes, so keep an eye on this space.

Also re Christmas:

I’m going to be in London this year, and I decided to host a Christmas dinner on the 25th for anyone else who would like to come. (Pandemic permitting, obviously.) If you’re interested in coming please get in touch via the below email address to discuss food needs etc.

Access notes: My house is in outer London, about 5 mins from the nearest bus stop, with three steps up to access the front door, and one step down to the toilet facilities. I have two cats and lots of houseplants. I can accommodate most food restrictions, but not kosher as the kitchen is not segregated.

kate DOT towner AT gmail DOT com

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The holiday season can sometimes be cliché with all the pictures of cute boots and pumpkin spice lattes.

Even so, I want to encourage you to embrace fall and the holidays to come with your other half.

Take some time to step away from the potential holiday stress to come and take pleasure in getting to know your spouse a little bit more with these fun seasonal questions.

Make the most of a new season and find fresh ways to connect. Take your spouse out to enjoy their favorite seasonal holiday drink or treat and spark new conversation with these questions.

30 Fall & Winter holiday questions to ask your spouse

• What was your most memorable holiday as a kid?

• What are your favorite holiday treats?

• What is your funniest holiday memory?

• What is your favorite holiday scent?

• Do you prefer hot chocolate or apple cider?

• How do you feel about pumpkin spice?

• Have you ever jumped into a pile of leaves?

• What is your favorite thing about fall?

• What sort of fall events did you enjoy as a kid (such as apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes)?

• What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid?

• When was your scariest Halloween?

• What do you like most about Halloween?

• What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions?

• What is your favorite Thanksgiving recipe?

• What are you most thankful for this year?

• What are your favorite Christmas traditions?

• What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received?

• What is one gift you asked for and never received?

• What is the weirdest gift you have ever received?

• How long did you believe in Santa?

• Have you ever had a white Christmas?

• What is your favorite Christmas movie?

• What are your favorite winter activities?

• What new recipe would you like to try this season?

• What is a new tradition you want to make happen this year?

• Who would you like to be intentional about thanking in this season of thanksgiving?

• In what ways would you like to give to others this season?

• What would be the best holiday date?

• What goals would you like to concentrate on before the year is up?

• What are you most excited about this season?

Need more questions? Don’t worry – we got you! In fact, we have 365 of them. Get a copy of our book 365 Connecting Questions and connect with your spouse every day.

(This makes for a great gift too!)

Written by Heather Christy
Heather Christy lives in Arizona with her husband Daniel. She is passionate about writing, reading, emotional growth, and self-awareness. She enjoys coffee and honest conversation. She aspires to encourage marriages and love others through her writing.

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