HAPPY NEW YEAR EAST REN!

This past year has been very hard, and I'm thinking of all those who have lost loved ones, and suffered real difficulty because of the pandemic.

So many people have stepped up to help us all. The front line health and care staff, emergency services, retail and delivery staff, teachers and other essential workers, amazing community groups and volunteers, and so many more.

I'll be raising a dram to them all, and to you. All the best for 2021. Let's hope for a year of brighter days and better news.

Thank you to Neil Slorance at @artbyneilslorance for saying I could use his great illustration.