The start of my Christmas…

The secret Santa pile was all book-shaped. No surprise there.

It’s that time of the year again – and for me, Christmas officially started with the Romantic Novelists’ Association London and South East chapter Christmas Lunch.

Why? Because Christmas is all about family and friends. It’s about the people we care about – and the people who care about us. That’s who these people are to me. They are my extended family. Friends who stick together through good times and bad. Friends who share our journeys.

So this week – I’m just going to let the pictures talk about this wonderful group of which I am honoured to be a member.

Liz Harris with our wonderful chapter organisers Jean Fullerton and Juliet Archer.

Proof (if any was needed) of the quality of Jean and Juliet’s organisation

Thre were smiles all round – but not just because of the food. It’s so great to have time to chat with good friends.

We have all shared this weird and wonderful writers journey…

… and my thanks go to all my friends for their fellowship and support.

Especially to Jean for the yummy sweet treats.

Jean is stepping down as organiser – and her co-conspirator Juliet with incoming organiser Linda Chamberlain read a short one act play in her honour…

It had the audience in stitches.

My final thought – thanks Jean for all your hard work – now girl, relax, join me in the audience… and enjoy what you have helped to build.

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Category: Writing

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14 responses to “The start of my Christmas…”

Liz Harris

07/12/2014

Fabulous pictures, Janet. It was a lovely occasion. And you’re right – the times we spend with our family and friends are the best!
1. Janet
  
  07/12/2014
  
  It was a lovely event, Liz, and RBA events are. Joining the RNA was one of the best things I have done – mostly because of the friends I have found in it’s ranks.
Sue Moorcroft

07/12/2014

Great pix, Janet! 🙂 It was lovely to see you again. xx
1. Janet
  
  08/12/2014
  
  As always Sue, there’s never enough time to chat to everyone – but it’s always great to catch up. J X
Anita Chapman

07/12/2014

Lovely pics Janet! It was a great do with wonderful RNA company, really enjoyed it as always. Juliet’s sketch was hilarious. (Those ‘sweet treats’ didn’t last long…)
1. Janet
  
  08/12/2014
  
  They were nice weren’t they Anita – I particularly liked the mine choc éclairs.
Jean Fullerton

07/12/2014

I had a lovely time yesterday and like you, Janet, some of my closest friends are members of the London Chapter.
1. Janet
  
  08/12/2014
  
  It was a good lunch Jean – thanks again for all your hard work with the chapter – you are a star!
Juliet Archer

08/12/2014

Lovely photos, Janet! And thank you for stepping into the breach when needed this year.
1. Janet
  
  08/12/2014
  
  My pleasure Juliet – always happy to help.
Julie Day

08/12/2014

So sorry to have missed it, esp the one act play. Will be back in January.
1. Janet
  
  14/12/2014
  
  You were missed Julie – look forward to seeing you in January.
Liam Livings

14/12/2014

Looks like I missed a lovely ‘do’. I’d have loved to have joined you but we had parents over from abroad for our Christmas lunch. See you in 2015 at a future London RNA lunch.
Liam 🙂 xx
1. Janet
  
  14/12/2014
  
  It would have been fun to have you there Liam. The 2015 chapter programme sounds like the greatest fun – so I’m sure we’ll get many changes to catch up. J X