Fernhurst Hub holds Carers and Friends Christmas Party with speaker from Haslemere Museum

From left- Judy Salameh, Angela Parrott, Ian Russell, Lois Proud, Mavis Sargent, Cara Ross, Sally Watkinson & Maria Hock

The Fernhurst Hub launched the season’s festivities with a well attended Christmas tea party for all carers and Hub social friends. Lois Proud from the Haslemere Museum gave a fascinating talk on the origins of Christmas traditions, exemplified by various exhibits she had brought with her including some strangely macabre Christmas card illustrations and detailed antique decorations. Caring for an elderly relative can be a tiring and at times lonely experience and the Hub’s regular tea time meet ups, on the first Friday of the month, are both sociable and informative. All are welcome, whether a carer or not, and there is no need to book in advance.

All local residents are invited to join the team at the Hub from 10am to midday on 17th December for complimentary mulled wine, spiced apple juice and mince pies. This coincides with the date for last stamp purchase and posting time for the Scout’s hand delivered Christmas card scheme. The Hub will then take a Christmas break until Tuesday 3rd January 2023. For details of the Hub’s many courses, languages, events and workshops starting in the New Year, see www.fernhursthub.org.uk