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29 December at 20:00, The Chichester Global Events & Promotions are proud to announce “Amy Alive” A night of celebration to the late great Miss Amy Winehouse. Join us at The Chichester Hotel Wickford (Essex) for an incredible evening paying tribute to the late great Amy Winehouse and in support of RONNIE’S WAY! Chichester Hotel, Old London Rd, Wickford SS11 8UE
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SIX GREAT TIPS FOR HOSTING CHRISTMAS Let’s be honest: We all love a good party— especially a good Christmas party. During the holiday season, we often show just how much we love these parties by busting our budgets, all in the name of making our Christmas shindig the talk of the neighbourhood or the office. But if you’re getting out of debt (or filling up your emergency fund), hosting a Christmas party can be a real challenge to your budget. You want to be just as festive as the next guy, but you don’t want to completely derail your money goals. 1. Set your priorities. Before you start spending, make a list of everything you want to buy. Start with what’s most important when it comes to hosting a Christmas party: paper goods, main dishes, appetizers, desserts, drinks, decorations and tablecloths. That way, if your money runs out along the way, you can cut things from the bottom that don’t matter as much and focus on the Christmas party ideas that you really want to do. 2. Keep it manageable. You don’t have to throw an over-the-top, black-tie event for 100 people. Invite 10 friends to your house for a casual potluck dinner instead! You’ll save a lot of money and reduce the stress level of your Christmas party planning. 3. Join in some reindeer games. If you want to throw a stellar Christmas party, you need to have a few Christmas party games up your sleeve. It’s a great way to break the ice and get your guests to mingle a bit. 4. Accent key places. If you can’t afford to deck the halls throughout the entire house, that’s okay. Focus on high-impact, high-traffic areas like the table, mantel and front door. You’ll get that festive vibe you want without spending a lot of funds or going through a lot of fuss! 5. Look for simple standouts. People love dips, fondues and anything covered in cheese. Keep it easy with crowd-pleasing recipes that don’t take a lot of time or money. And be sure the recipes you choose are easy to make ahead and store in the fridge so you’re not scrambling to cook it all hours before your guests arrive. 6. Shop generic and discount. Chips are chips. Sugar is sugar. Cranberries are cranberries. You get the idea. Save your money for higher-
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