Citylife in Lichfield December 2022 January 2023
Tis the Season To Be Jolly! Our December, and January 2023, issue is full of festive fun and cheer as we come to the end of one year and enter the next. We have, of course, all of our usual features including competitions, local news, What's On events and local history features. Discover the history of Lichfield Traditions from the past, how to make some Christmas Chelsea Buns and we let you know the best places to buy your loved ones the finest Christmas presents, and also where to Eat, Drink and Be Merry this Christmas and New Year! Enjoy reading our combined December and January magazine over a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie - and have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the team at Citylife in Lichfield magazine!
Tis the Season To Be Jolly! Our December, and January 2023, issue is full of festive fun and cheer as we come to the end of one year and enter the next. We have, of course, all of our usual features including competitions, local news, What's On events and local history features. Discover the history of Lichfield Traditions from the past, how to make some Christmas Chelsea Buns and we let you know the best places to buy your loved ones the finest Christmas presents, and also where to Eat, Drink and Be Merry this Christmas and New Year! Enjoy reading our combined December and January magazine over a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie - and have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of the team at Citylife in Lichfield magazine!
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CITYLIFE<br />
Welcome to CITYLIFE <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong>, a monthly magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
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Your Local<br />
Magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Inside...<br />
6 Local News<br />
What’s been happen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong><br />
14 Christmas Messages<br />
City councillors’ messages of goodwill<br />
20 The City House<br />
Historian Jono Oates takes us <strong>in</strong>to the past!<br />
42 Susta<strong>in</strong>able Christmas<br />
Jess Davanzo shows us how to enjoy an eco-<br />
Christmas<br />
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From the Editor…<br />
Tis the season of peace on earth and goodwill to all men…<br />
Whilst there is so much unrest and uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty go<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong> the<br />
world, take this festive season to be thankful for the little th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> life… your family, friends and loved ones. Spend time with<br />
them, enjoy their presence, and make memories that will last a<br />
lifetime.<br />
Here at <strong>Citylife</strong>, we’d like to thank all our loyal readers,<br />
contributors, and customers for their cont<strong>in</strong>ued support, and we<br />
wish you all a very peaceful Christmas and, hopefully, a<br />
prosperous New Year.<br />
Krissy<br />
November W<strong>in</strong>ners<br />
E Harriman w<strong>in</strong>s two weeks of yoga classes for two people at The<br />
Wellbe<strong>in</strong>g and Wellness Coach, Burntwood; E Leys w<strong>in</strong>s a granite<br />
chopp<strong>in</strong>g board courtesy of Just Granite, Penkridge; L Tipper receives<br />
Bubble Tea for Two at JSK <strong>in</strong> <strong>Lichfield</strong>; M Wright is the lucky recipient of<br />
a bottle of Rhubl<strong>in</strong>g fizz from Burntwood-based Clive’s W<strong>in</strong>es! Well done<br />
to all who entered!
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