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What to do THIS MONTH

Christmas is a super-busy time of year with events to organise, presents to buy and the house to prep. Ticking off a few tasks in advance will make you feel better prepared. Whether it’s clearing out the fridge to make space for festive fare, organising bedding for Christmas guests, or draught-proofing ideas to beat the winter chill, there’s plenty you can tackle in advance to make the big day stress-free.

Get your fireplace winter-ready

If you have a fireplace or wood-burner, have it inspected and the chimney cleaned by

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