Almost everyone is feeling the pinch this year, with huge energy and food price rises, and even shortages forecast for some foods. In spite of all that, people still want to find a way to make “the most wonderful time of the year” as special as ever. Here Reunion director Jo Black and team give some great tips on how to make your Christmas table a marvel, whilst still keeping an eye on the pennies. Read on for eight ways to make Christmas day 2022 one to remember, Reunion style!

10 ways to gift to your local economy this Christmas and feel lovely in return!

The tinkle of a shop bell…a flutter of snow on my cheeks made rosy in the cold…the notes of a festive carol warming shoppers in the street.. I’m definitely starting to think about Christmas, and these are some of the memories I have of Christmas shopping in the past: that wonderful moment when you find yourself thinking, “Hey, I’m actually feeling Christmassy!”