In this Christmas edition, we span the highs and lows of the festive season. The Lifeline Christmas Party  was a resounding high and we capture the highlights here.  Meanwhile, a Lifeline volunteer reflects on 'doing Christmas tough' as a bi-polar sufferer.

The rituals of Christmas can be both a chore and a pleasure.  Ever wondered how some of these rituals came about? We consider the allure of the Christmas Panto


We also keep you up todate on Lifeline's international partnerships  at The Child Helpline International's recent conference in Jordon.


Happy Reading!

Bryan Wilshire
Chief Executive

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	Working Trip to Amman, Jordon by Bryan Wilshire Bryan reports on his recent trip to Jordon for a Child Helpline International consultation, hosted by The Jordon River Foundation. Full article
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	Doin' Time at Christmas I’m a Lifeline volunteer and a bi-polar sufferer and this is just a little note about those who you love and those who come within your orbit at Christmas... Full article
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	Lifeline's 2008 Christmas Party By Deb Kevaney The Lifeline Christmas Party is the one party I always try my hardest to attend... Full article
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	Panto's Back in Town! Lyndsey Fowler reflects on the allure of Panto over  the Christmas season... Full article
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