One thing we unashamedly embrace at Once Upon a Town is the – Bailey’s swigging, brandy butter gorging, fling on some more glitter – unrestricted joy of the festive season. That’s why this issue is dedicated to going all OUT for Christmas.

What can you expect? Put on your stretchy trousers and get ready to feast your eyes on the Yo Ho Ho Christmas sarnie, learn how to do Christmas to the max with our Big Blow Out pages and find the perfect Secret Santa pressie for every office personality in our local gift guide.

To ease you through the season, we also have nutrition and fitness advice to make sure you reach 2020 with your health vaguely intact, as well as a selection of winter walks that lie right on our doorstep.

We also challenged UCA students to design Epsom & Ewell inspired Christmas cards, with all proceeds going directly to the Epsom and Ewell Foodbank, click here for stockist information.

Pick up your copy from one of the local stockists for the perfect accompaniment to that mince pie and mulled wine – and don’t forget to spread some Christmas generosity by passing it on for someone else to enjoy once you’ve finished.

Merry Christmas!