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The Christmasy people have finally been given the go ahead to turn on their lights and their music. A little early if you ask me but they seem happy and I suppose that's what counts. It couldn't happen soon enough for Susan who I suspect has had her tree up and decorated since early November.

Our Christmas promotion is still running - but ends soon - so if you know anyone looking for an umbrella company who would appreciate a £50 gift voucher point them our way. They might not be able to spend them in time for the lead up to Christmas, but it could be very handy for the January sales.

Sticking with the Christmas theme, our Christmas Opening hours are now up for your viewing pleasure. As you can see we're open as usual up until Christmas eve, and the following week we're working reduced hours (which are very welcome).

I have been asked to remind you that if you're one of our umbrella employees and are planning on taking some time off over Christmas, it's a perfect time to request your holiday pay because you'll have full tax and NI free allowances to be applied to it, meaning you'll take home more than if you took it in a week when you were being paid. Somewhat more importantly, holiday pay does not carry over each financial year, so if you don't take it before April it's gone, so the sooner the better really.

Hugo
@GabemUmbrella
03/12/2009