I’ve left behind my friendly mild-Mancunian-mixed-with-a-Staffordshire-twang, and I’m writing this in a garrulous battle axe teacher voice so you know it’s important. Instead, I’ve adopted a clipped home counties accent. I think I might be channeling the head mistress played by Fiona Shaw who falls in love with Tom Selleck in 3 Men and a Little Lady or potentially Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall – firm but fair. I’ve not gone as far as Dolores Umbridge. You know where you stand, but there’s no messing. Here we go. Right…

Gather round everybody. Come on now, quickly. Quiet please! – Your last orders for standard delivery need to be in by midday. You can still use the code WINTER20 for 20% OFF, but you must hurry. Upgrade to Express Delivery if you get mild anxiety. Please don’t send us shouty emails on Christmas Eve. We’ll be out of action in The Roebuck rocking back and forth (as pictured above)… if we can get a seat.

Lots of love.
X Deb

December 19, 2025 — Deborah Price