Good Afternoon All,

This is our last newsletter for the year

As we speak Cloud Ten is playing and the customer and staff party is under way

We be restocking during the week to supply you with the last minute

things

My six sisters and one of two brothers and their families will be with us for Christmas - so cleaning is underway. Remember we are close on Christmas Eve - last day of trading is 5 pm Saturday

We will reopen on Wednesday 3rd Jan for our normal trading hour

Irene our next door neighbour and Valerie Scott - our weaver in the gallery

Sarah Phillips is home from Uni - wrapping the presents

The old and the young staff

Jack - our prince - preparing some party food


Sarah Cook - our Aussie rower - serving in the shop

Enjoying the music

I would like to thank you all for your patronage during this year. You - the customers fill the days with joys, challenges, fun and stories - as well as pay the wages. I am very grateful to you and do hope you all have a safe and happy Christmas wherever you go.

We look forward to 2007 and to see you again

Don't forget to make a necklace for the competition

With thanks and Christmas Cheer

Kate Shelton