Hi Gang and welcome to your page. Christmas is nearly here – just a few more doors to open on the advent calendar and then the big day arrives.

Have you wrapped up any presents for your family and friends yet? I’ve got my wrapping paper and sticky tape at the ready – and it’s going to be a busy weekend getting ready for Christmas. I’ve had lots of fun making some presents this year – it’s a great way of giving something really special and you don’t have to go to the shops.

This week’s paper is packed with nativities – it’s great to see so many of you dressed up as characters from the Christmas story or in other festive plays. I hope you’ve had a great time stepping out on the stage.

Salisbury children’s library has just launched a great new way of looking at wildlife and this week we’ll be finding out all about it.

Also there are lots of birthdays to celebrate and we’ll be finding out which lucky Gang member is off to see Wind in the Willows.

I’ll be back on Christmas Eve for more festive fun.

Jill