🎄 Didn’t our lovely town of #Harrogate look great on Channel 5? Well done to all the local businesses and groups who worked so hard to make the town look really festive. 🎄 Congratulations to Bijouled for best window display, 💖 the nostalgic theme. Well deserved win.

Q:Why did you buy your brother a set of spanner’s for Christmas? A: coz he’s a spanner. #giftshoppingwithson #brotherlylove #hopeitwillchange

Great way to take the stress out of gift buying for a family. Send flowers. M&S bouquet arrived tonight. 💖

Build a little self-care into each day.. #MondayMotivaton #thoughtoftheday #selfcare #7daystillchristmas #wellbeing #ChristmasWishes #metime #XmasCountdown2017

Be a Teacher - Stay a Teacher with Self Care. selfcarepsychology.com/#!Be-a-Teacher…

Based on years of huge family gatherings full of fun, stress, laughter, arguments, great food and burnt food. Check out my 10 tips to surviving the festivities. medium.com/@findingmindti…

If you need to see a GP this Christmas, find out more here

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the first full year in post-referendum England has reported small, statistically significant increases in happiness. But what's the full story? happiful.com/are-we-really-…

Anyone looking for a last minute gift for a child? This is a beautiful book in so many ways. An enjoyable read that also helps children express and understand their feelings - a bright yellow star to represent happiness, an elephant to represent sadness,… ift.tt/2yYeVAr

Looking for a new #challenge in 2018? Have you ever considered becoming a #trustee and supporting an expanding #charity? reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/deputy-cha…

Our @HARCVS offices will close for the holidays at 2pm on Fri 22 Dec & we'll be back from 9am on 2 Jan. To everyone who's already started their holidays - enjoy a lovely break, thanks for following in 2017 & see you for more local #charity #community #volunteering news in 2018.

Sometimes the reason we’re not happy is because we haven’t taken the time to figure out what that means for us. Here are 3 things to consider when asking yourself what particular things bring you happiness. buff.ly/2oMfKMN

Idea for someone to #thank - Any teacher, healthcare worker, fireperson, or police officer. 😁 #gratitude x.com/actionhappines…

Christmas is a tough time of the year for many people. #spotthesigns. x.com/papyrus_tweets…

Creative activities like painting, knitting and baking have a proven positive effect on our #mentalhealth 🙆🏻‍♀️ Here, The Art Tiffin™ shares five easy ways to be more creative in your day-to-day life happiful.com/five-ways-to-i…

There is an increase in the number of people needing to use #Harrogate Harrogate Foodbank. No one should go hungry, especially at Christmas. There is in urgent need for tinned tomatoes, sugar, tinned fruit, fruit juices, pasta sauce. Can you help?

If it all gets a bit too much over the festive season and you need a quick stress reliever try this helpful, mindful exercise. Close you eyes and imagine a square or focus your attention on something square near you (I’m not always good at keeping … ift.tt/2BwoVac

Am feeling a bit of mindful baking coming up. Fab prize from McCambridgeBread 😃 #soda bread 💕

And the totally awesome catxdavies should not be missed for #socialmedia updates each week. x.com/catxdavies/sta…