Christmas Party Time

Have definitely not had enough sleep, but have definitely had a very good night at our office Christmas Party -  thanks as ever to my wonderful boss Monica.

This year we went to Epsom Downs Racecourse Glitz and Glam party -   dinner and dancing.

I broke with tradition and only took my phone for photos (boy, did THAT feel odd!)  so here are some from the party.

We met for champagne and nibbles at Monica's first

 me in my posh dress (thanks Lisa for taking it)


















early action on the nibbles..



l to r Monica, Lesley, Shaun, James, Neil (newest recruit) and just out of shot Kirsty

 the entrance lobby was lined with sparkly Christmas trees...

 we had two tables, which we made them move closer together

 the trouble with phone photos is they are a bit dark, click to enlarge, they do look a bit better...

(come back to read my witty comments of course!) 

 Lesley, Jeff, Kirsty, Neil, Monica and and Lucy (founder of Cheam Life who organised the Cheam Christmas from last week)

we really wanted to sneak out with one of the table decorations....

 we cracked open the little boxes of streamers and poppers and balloons..

 just a glass or two...some of them were water, and they are not all mine, honest.

 blow James, blow!

 Jeff behind the streamers, Kirsty, Neil, Monica and Shaun

 Lesleu

 no pic of the gorgeous salmon/prosecco starter (yummy)  but turkey dinner... fab!

deep in conversation....

 tucking in...

 dessert was gorgeous... can't remember, but rich and creamy!

 Lesley

 Lisa

 comparing photos...

to Lisa's left is her  brother Adam, filling the spot of our adviser Leslie, who sadly damaged her back last weekend and couldn't make it.

 cracker hats really don't do a lot for a girl's look!

me and Lisa

 Jeff starting to rock some moves in the background there...

he is the  life and soul of every party he goes to....  Jeff, you are a star


don't think I have any of you with the chair...

Lesley going for it!

 Lisa and Kirsty,  Adam in the background sneaking off to the dance floor..

this seems to be all I took.... but it was a great night and a great singalong and  dance, I loved my dress and really missed my camera!



getting ready to go to Kew now!

Cheam Village Christmas Fair

This evening has been the Cheam Village Christmas fair, and light switch on by local celebrity Tim Vine.

My company was sponsoring this year, and I have some photos to share for you.

The event was organised by a friend and client of the firm, in association with Cheam Life, a local social network site.   You can read more about Cheam Village Christmas here 

We got in the action yesterday by decorating the office as it would be host to Glamavan, a company who specialise in glitter pamper parties - it proved popular!

and tonight, with the lights dimmed... Got to love a Christmas tree!




We brewed up some mulled wine and had crisps and sweets on offer for the children who were coming to be glittered...

it was work, honestly!

 I went for a wonder round the fair - it was over a smaller area than previous years, but lots of local companies had stalls and seemed to be doing a roaring trade..

 Lisa handing out our office leaflet directing people to the Glamavan...

Santa's sleigh...

 back to the office (it was freezing out, so a glass of mulled wine was called for!)


the Glamavan girls were being kept busy

 and not only by teenage girls either.

this is Phil one of our advisers

 and this is James, the youngest member of our team ....

and Lesley

 back out for the official light switch on..

the local hospital radio station always run the music and there were local singing/dancing groups entertaining the crowds

The stage, ready for Tim..

Finally Tim Vine took to the stage for the official switch on...
I couldn't get a good view of the stage sadly

 and the lights are on... Cheam is officially ready for Christmas...

shame about the rest of us!

 sadly I had failed to make sure my camera battery was fully charged, but I had my phone in my pocket to mix and match....

not quite as impressive as Kew last week, but not bad!

 Monica posing for a picture with Tim Vine

 back to the office for a warm up ....


 some young, very young, clients had popped in to support the evening.  Monica couldn't resist a cuddle!

and Glamavan still had a steady stream of clients.

Finally, Monica with Coco, Kirsty's gorgeous puppy, showing off her nice warm coat.
Coco is our unofficial office dog and features often on our Facebook page. 





Camera is now fully charged ready for tomorrow's normal destination! 


off to share on social media now!