I couldn’t complain about Christmas presents in 2025 and the LBH Secret Santa added to it. It was organised for Boxing Day by the magnificent duo (Bobby and Caroline) and was yet another excellent social event for residents over that long Christmas period, when we all need cheering up.

Prior to the day we drew names from a hat and we were meant to buy them a special present. but keep it secret.

(I got special cleaning wipes which are always useful for computers, thank you very much Monica)

But again it was more an excuse to gather around the table and chat. 

The present giving was excellent but the neighbourly conversation kept the cold at bay and cheered everyone up.

There were masses of red jumpers, Dad jokes and dressing up, fabulous.

Everyone was in fine form: Albert, Allan, Jan, Charmaine, Joyce, Rose, Hugh, Bobby, Monica, Viviana, Matt, Luisa, David R, et al

As ever, the garden day room was cleaned and left tidy long after Secret Santa departed, big thanks to Caroline and Bobby for their open hearts and hospitality.

Brian, June 2026

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