I used to like the build up to Christmas. I suppose it�s because I�ve always worked in shops, where, as you can imagine, this time of year has always been a busy one. I remember in the past, that home-baking was big business. Those days everybody liked to bake their own Christmas cake. Demand for the ingredients was huge and would present shop staff with a challenge; where to put it all! Interlocking displays of packet dried fruit, bags of flour, caster sugar, and tubs of spices would fill shop window displays from October onwards. Later, jars of mincemeat would be added and we would also sell more jam at this time of year as odds of left over pastry would be transformed into tasty tarts.

Benefits due 25/12/06 will be paid 21/12/06

Benefits due 26/12/06 will be paid 22/12/06

Benefits due 01/01/07 will be paid 29/12/06

All other benefit due dates will remain the same. And talking of benefits, have you had your heating allowance? The heating allowance is paid to anyone (man or woman) who was 60 years or older in September 2006, as well as some recipients of other benefits. Most people have already been paid out. If you feel you are entitled, and you haven�t received yours yet, now is the time to enquire. Telephone 08459151515 gets you through to a dedicated help line.
Here in Llanharan, the Christmas lights are twinkling, there�s a Christmas tree fest in the Church, Christmas songs are playing in the local pubs, the shops are decked with trimmings and holly; the atmosphere is building. Perhaps it�s time to get in the mood. What do they say? If you can�t beat �em, join �em!
From Phil and Lynda and Vicky at Llanharan Post Office, we wish you a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

PHIL THE POST

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