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Next on our festive trip down memory lane, we bring you Lewis Stephen Dite, Liam Wharmby, Emma Graham and the man who practically embodies the festive spirit 24/7, 365 days a year (cue jingle sound for dramatic effect): Mr Stuart Ottery 🎅🏼🎄 There's a lot to unpack with this group: - The matching brown waistcoat and loafers Lewis is wearing 🍞 - Liam Wharmby's cowboy inspired look (yeeee-haw) 🤠 - Emma Graham's jumper 🤩 - Stuart Ottery's pink hat (honestly, everyone should have one) 💟 But their messages are what truly stand out. Spending time with loved ones, enjoying great food and sipping whatever brings you joy - that's what the festive season is all about... oh, and for many, Jude Law 🥰 The next few colleagues you'll meet will bring the same festive vibes - but with a twist! Come back tomorrow to see what we mean. #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

"It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and alive." Ten points to anyone who can guess what festive movie that quote is from! Here's a couple of clues: the person who says it has pretty big role in Kung Fu Panda, and their film is mentioned in one the tiles below 🐼 Now onto Holiday happenings: Over the past week, our colleagues have taken you on a wholesome tour of what makes the festive season so special to them 🥰 I'll let Adam French, Laura Wilson, Carys Frampton, Lee Weston, Bethan Newbery, Paul Bramley (not a dog), Siobhan O'Brien and Nicky B. tell you more (Stay for the dog content - it's worth it!🐶) From all of us at Hodge, we're sending warm festive wishes. Eat and drink plenty, spend quality time with loved ones and create meaningful memories in the moments that matter. 💛 We'll see you in 2025 💛 #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

'Twas a couple of nights before Christmas, when all through Hodge... The team spent a couple of days supporting Boomerang Cardiff supporting local families in the community with their Christmas gift drive 🎁 We sent two teams across two different days down to Boomerang with gifts from all of us at Hodge. It was about time the team got their their Elf on and helped pack gifts to be delivered across Cardiff in time for Christmas 🎅🤶 Paul Gwilym and the team at Boomerang do incredibly selfless work throughout the year for families that need support. We're always happy to lend as many hands as we can 💛 From all of us at Hodge, wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄☃️❄️ #HodgePurposePot #HoHoHodgemas #BoomerangCardiff

"Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings." - It's a Wonderful Life 👼🏼 This timeless quote feels like the perfect sentiment for this season! And what better way to embrace the magic of the holidays than to hear from our own team on what the festive season means to them 💛 Let Nathan Lloyd, Drew E., Gareth Cartwright, James Barry, Lewis Stephen Dite, Liam Wharmby, Emma Graham and Mr Christmas himself, Stuart Ottery grow your heart by three sizes and remind us what this time of year brings 🥰💓 From all of us at Hodge, we wish you a festive season filled with love, food, drinks - and if Nathan has his way, lots of gifts! 😋🎁 #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

"You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for god's sake!" -Iris, The Holiday 🏠🥰🤩 Bethan Newbery, our very own leading lady shares what the festive season means to the team at Hodge 💛 She's joined by Nicky B., (the man who's asking the question we're all thinking 🎣), Wham! fan Siobhan O'Brien and puppy-mad Paul Bramley (well, who isn't?). From all of us (potentially a little delicate following last night's end-of-year party), we hope you've enjoyed our trip through the past, present and future feelings on the festive season! 👻🎄🥰 #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

A festive, heart warming post incoming 🎁🎄 Recently Amy Callaghan (Assoc CIPD) told us about an event which happens every month in Cardiff, organised by a group of volunteers of all ages. Every month, one road in Cardiff is closed for the day so local children can play safely in the street without any worry of harm. At each event, hot chocolate and marshmallows are provided for the children and volunteers. The team were finding they were running out of cups and this was when Amy came to us. She asked if we could help... Of course we could! We sent across a box of the Hodge travel mugs for everyone to use. Safety is the name of the game for the kids AND volunteers, so we wanted to do anything we could to help 💛 Look at all their smiling faces. Makes the little things worthwhile. #HodgePurposePot #UsingFinanceForGood

Wishing you a magical holiday season! 🌟 To celebrate, our offices will be closed over the Bank Holidays and weekends. Otherwise, we’re open as normal. #christmasopeninghours #SeasonsGreetings #AlwaysWorkingWithYou

When we first talked about what the festive season meant to us as kids, Laura made a great point: "It means more to me now than it ever did as a kid." And she's absolutely right. The festive season evolves and what matters most can mean something different as we grow. So, in this next batch of colleagues, we're shifting focus to adulthood (don't worry guys, no extra aging added 👀). Adam French, Laura Wilson, Carys Frampton and Lee Weston are our first "grown-ups" to share what this time of year means to them. The one thing in common? They're spreading Christmas cheer, loud and clear for all to hear☃️🎄🥰 P.S. There are quite a few mentions of those pesky Elves hanging around on those shelves... #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

Last week in the office, a teammate shared how much this of year means to them, and it got us thinking...💭 What does the festive season mean to different people? 🧀🍫🍷🎁💛 So, we asked colleagues around the business that very question, and we love the nostalgic glimpse into childhoods we've seen, and we hope you do too! Charlie Black, Nathan Lloyd, Drew E., Gareth Cartwright and James Barry are first up... A few things to keep an eye out for here: - Every colleague has their own tagline to reflect their role and festive spirit 😇 - Nathan's quote is pure gold 🎁 - It's official, all Hodge employees love food - maybe it should be added to job descriptions? 📃 Stay tuned for more heart warming (and hilarious) holiday cheer 👀 Huge shout out to Mags Barry for digging out an incredibly wholesome picture of young James 🤩 #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge

Last week in the office, a teammate shared how much this of year means to them, and it got us thinking...💭 What does the festive season mean to different people? 🧀🍫🍷🎁💛 So, we asked colleagues around the business that very question, and we love the nostalgic glimpse into childhoods we've seen, and we hope you do too! Charlie Black, Nathan Lloyd, Drew E., Gareth Cartwright and James Barry are first up... A few things to keep an eye out for here: - Every colleague has their own tagline to reflect their role and festive spirit 😇 - Nathan's quote is pure gold 🎁 - It's official, all Hodge employees love food - maybe it should be added to job descriptions? 📃 Stay tuned for more heart warming (and hilarious) holiday cheer 👀 Huge shout out to Mags Barry for digging out an incredibly wholesome picture of young James 🤩 #HoHoHodgemas #AlwaysWorkingWithYou #LifeAtHodge