Tracey and Gwyn met the Monday Mates on a wet day at the cricket ground. Fortunately, there was no Donner or Blitzen. The weather didn't stop a record number of people Cometing to the event. The Mates were busy chatting and had Cupid as one of the quiz answers. After party food, which Alex had kept away from foxes and Vixens, it was time for Gwyn to be a Prancer in a reindeer game. We finished with music and our little helper was an enthusiastic Dancer.

Tracey and Gwyn helped the Santas to get ready for their big night, making sure that they were well dressed and signed up. It was great to chat with the Santas and work with all the other little helpers. We saw dogs helping but no reindeer. They must still be in Lapland. The Santas are all ready for Christmas Eve now, ...

Tracey and Gwyn met Alex from DCF and the cheerful cricketers on a chilly morning in Allestree. The first game was bowling at the cones (keeping us very busy!), then indoor cricket followed by tea and biscuits with a good chat. It was lovely to see new and old friends again.

Only a small group at Parkinson's Cricket today, but lots of different activites going on. The room was coned off into different zones, each worth a different number of points for a ball landing in it, & each person competing for the most points. Easier said than done with uneven floorboards!

I delivered leaflets promoting St Luke's Church Advent Fair to homes in the streets surrounding the church. I was lucky enough to have a gap in the rain for an hour, & walked just over 2.5 km. As ever, Ann from the church was very appreciative of my help.

Tracey and Gwyn met the happy crowd at Derbyshire Cricket Foundation's Monday Mates monthly café. It was a special occasion once again: this month the Central CoOp came with a fascinating session on the history of the CoOp that started a lively and hugely enjoyable discussion. There was a lovely bingo session along with the presentation, with many prizes. The best prizes though were the smiles of the participants.