Christmas countdown
Last posting dates… time is running out if you want your cards and pressies there on time
Tue 21 Dec 2010
First Class
Recorded Signed For™ has the same last posting dates as the 1st and 2nd Class service that the customer has chosen to apply it to
Wed 15 Dec 2010
Standard Parcels
Wed 22 Dec 2010
Parcelforce 48
Thu 23 Dec 2010
Parcelforce Next Day and Special Delivery™
The Week Before Christmas
- Write out emergency contact numbers such as chemist, doctor, electricity and gas suppliers, emergency plumber and neighbours…and your lifestyle manager!
- Buy perishable foods.
- Make sure the pan is big enough to hold the turkey, there is enough foil to cover it.
- Create a time plan for Christmas Day, remember to include preparation and defrosting times.
- Clean the house.
- Arrange suitable times to visit family and friends on Christmas Day.
- Write out a time plan for Christmas lunch so that you won’t be in a panic on the day.
- Make sure your camcorder and camera are in working order and filled with batteries (and that you have spares).
Christmas Eve
- Buy flowers for the house and table decoration.
- Wrap any remaining gifts.
- Run through menus and confirm you have all ingredients.
- Buy final perishable food items.
- Collect turkey, goose, duck, seafood etc.
- Gather all gifts for children’s stockings.
- Set table.
- Get 5p coins (take into account inflation…perhaps 20p) for Christmas pudding.
- Take turkey out of ‘fridge, replace with wine.
- Check timings for cooking turkey and Christmas lunch.
Christmas Day
- Relax
- Enjoy yourself!
Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll update the blog with hints as to how to reduce stress and a more detailed timetable for Christmas Day itself, so don’t forget to subscribe to the blog to keep informed.
