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HOW THE last week of term has changed since I was a kid.
We used to have a “toy day” when I was at infant and junior school. I quite fancied doing the same again this year to be honest (I had the Scalextric and the Fisher Price garage all ready for action) – but no such luck. Instead, we have a business exam about capital taxation.
So, rather than looking forward to seeing Father Christmas and eating endless turkey-based meals, we”ll be racking our brains trying to remember whether or not capital gains tax covers Christmas presents.
One thing we are having at college next week is a “Christmas Showcase”, and preparations are going well. If anybody can do anything mildly entertaining then they are in it, and er, that”s about it really.
One lecturer who can normally be seen looking through surveying equipment, turned up with guitar and amp; and there”s a team of lecturers led by a bow tie-wearing scientist planning a Spice Girls tribute. Add to that a bluesy singing animal manager, an organ playing horticulturalist and a possible trumpet rendition of the Last of the Summer Wine theme tune – it”s plain to see it will be the usual quality entertainment at the bar on that night.
The round of 21st parties has started again for another year. Jono down the corridor has got a big tent booked to go on the side of his house the night after the Christmas Dance – a heavy boozing weekend for us all no doubt. I”m busy organising my 21st, too, so at home we”ve been looking through the old photographs for ones that are embarrassing enough to appear on invites. Of course, we found plenty – and judging by the little fellah on the final choice, brightly coloured stripy jumpers and stupid hair were all the rage back in 1987.
The college has bought 150 store lambs so we may be busy “bellying and crutching” soon. Visits to British Sugar and a talk from an employee of Yorkshire Water all proved useful for my personal project, something which is constantly ongoing.
Anyway, cheers everyone and Happy Christmas. Let”s hope that socks and hankies with your initial on have been banned as potential gifts this year.