J’AIME DECEMBER 2021

Welcome to J’AIME
Here at J’AIME HQ we’re preparing to celebrate the
most wonderful time of the year in style, ready to indulge
in all of those festive treats which we, along with most of
the world, missed out on last time around.
The spectacular panto season is back in full swing, and
we catch up with the cast of the Lichfield Garrick’s
All New Peter Pan for a sneaky look at what they have
in store, while Byron Lewis from Lichfield Garden
Centre shares his top tips for getting the most out of
your Christmas tree, and Staffordshire sommelier
extraordinaire Bert Blaize shares some delicious ideas for
festive food and drinks pairings.
Our Shop Local gift guide is back with some more
fabulous ideas from local retailers and companies, while
our resident beauty expert Deborah Mitchell showcases
some pampering treats. And we can finally get our festive
gladrags back on for party season, so we round up some
sparkling buys to ensure you’re the belle of the ball for
every Christmas event.
Elsewhere, we chat to the team behind Lichfield’s Repair
and Share Cafe about their mission to encourage people
to repair and reuse rather than replace, and we have a
fantastic competition for all those dog-lovers out there,
with a bundle of goodies for your four-legged friend up
for grabs.
It wouldn’t be the festive season without some foodie
treats, and we’ve got a couple of corkers. Two-time
Michelin starred chef Niall Keating talks to us about
his new Staffordshire venture, while we take a look at
one of Lichfield’s most exciting culinary experiences at
Dubberley Delicious.
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area, you can pick J’AIME up free of charge in major
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whole thing - and plenty more! - online at
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From all of us here at J’AIME, we hope you enjoy the
merriest of Christmases, and have a Happy New Year.
Thank you to all of our readers and advertisers for your
support, and we’ll see you in 2022!
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