Happy New Year, Here’s to 2026.
Posted on 31st December 2025 by Julie and David Thomson in General News.
1st January, the dawn of a New Year which we hope will be filled with good times for all, and above all health and happiness. Thank you to everyone who sent us cards and festive messages and we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Our wish is that if each of us does what we can to make this a better world, then that is a difference worth making. And of course, we will be here to do what we love best, to see guests and friends throughout 2026 - there is nothing we love more than sharing The Somme with you. With 2026 being the 110th anniversary of The Somme 1916 Battle, it is likely to be an interesting year of remembrance.
After a busy 2025 we spent Christmas with family. We also enjoyed a little down time, for as much as we love what we do, we need time for reflection and “us time” before we gear up for what looks to be a busy 2026, not just at No.fifty6, but 2 family weddings, a special wedding anniversary for us and a new arrival due in the family. Phew!
So, with thoughts of Christmas still swirling everywhere, we remembered this poem:
