Welcome to Issue 152 of Iceni Magazine!

You’ve guessed it… this month’s focus is on Christmas. However you feel about the festive season, it’s tricky to escape it, so we prefer to embrace it! If you need to slow down and enjoy the moments a bit more, we share top tips for a mindful Christmas on Pages 28 and 29. Desperate to switch off the WiFi for some enforced family fun? Head over to Page 30 for some ideas. Need to take the heat out of the festive season? Susan Leigh offers some sage advice (Pages 22 & 23).

Elsewhere, Pages 12 and 13 bring garden jobs that you should consider for December. Although the frost may have arrived, that doesn’t mean you can get away with neglecting your outside space! Finally, from Page 36, you can find Wellbeing Walks and Community Events to suit everyone’s needs. This time of year can be tricky for a whole range of reasons, so be kind to yourself.

Until Issue 153 and 2026, we wish you all a very merry time with lots of lovely food, family and friendship.