One day earlier than normal, and still in November at that, team gcp got together on our weekly huddle-zoom to discuss planning for the week. But something was a little bit different this week. Over the weekend beautifully (or creatively!) wrapped boxes had appeared on desks or on doorsteps with this message: bring to huddle.

What followed, in a flurry of tinsel, santa hats, wrapping paper and giggling was the unveiling of the gcp Advent Box: a wrapped gift of goodies, quarantined and ready for a month of fun and challenges.

Box contents as follows: small biscuit tin (not to be opened 10.30 tomorrow), a strangely coloured candy cane, a Baileys miniature, a hot chocolate spoon, a paper plate, a small cardboard house (which rattles when shook, but is not to be open quite yet), a gcp recipe book and the items needed for today’s challenge…

Gingerbread Me

You will need: one gingerbread person & two stars (made by Sarah) and a set of icing tubes

Time: 5 minutes

Challenge: to decorate your gingerbread to look just like you!

Screaming, cursing, giggling, banter, complaining about the limited colour scheme and five minutes was all it took to create this beautiful lot: