Last month we hosted our first ever Lavender Oaks Christmas market full of stalls run by small, local businesses. We were lucky enough to have our local MP Elliot Colburn in attendance to cut the ribbon and announce our market officially open, which was a great way to start the festivities. With a variety of handmade gifts on offer, from soaps and cards to jewellery and clocks, there was something for everybody, and our residents and staff had a fantastic time getting some Christmas shopping done from the comfort of our café.