![]() On Christmas Eve we’ll go to the local crib service. My mum lives 10 minutes away so we always see her. “It’s nice having these traditions, I love it. So yeah, this Christmas is going to be extra special for sure.”įor Christmas, she says she loves doing the same things every year. The other stuff is lovely but it’s just a set dressing because when it really comes to it you just want to be together. “And then at the last minute that changed, so that was really challenging and I know it was for a lot of people but yeah, I think it does really make you appreciate that all you really care about is being together. ![]() This year will be bittersweet for her as she lost her stepfather, John Leach, to cancer in 2020. Both went on to remarry and have more children and so, for Ellis-Bextor, Christmas is all about family. ![]() I think it’s quite healthy to think of Christmas as a season because if you just think of it as a day it’s quite stressful.”Įllis-Bextor’s parents, the Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis and film producer Robin Bextor, split up when she was four years old. “I’ve always thought of it as a season and not just a day because my parents separated when I was quite small so they always told me that I had two Christmases and two birthdays. “I love Christmas,” she says in her husky voice. With her love of disco balls, sequins and old Hollywood glamour, you can see how Ellis-Bextor is perfect for a sparkly seasonal campaign. The popularity of the "discos" sparked something of a career renaissance for Ellis-Bextor, and the past year has seen her publish her autobiography, Spinning Plates, presenting her own podcast, and most recently becoming the face of Brown Thomas's Those Who Shine Christmas ad campaign. The fact that the half-hour performances were semi-chaotic with unplanned cameos from her five sons rambling in and out of the frame only added to their charm. Her “kitchen discos”, weekly performances from her kitchen live-streamed on Instagram every Friday night, somehow became the perfect antidote to the anxiety and fears wrought by the pandemic. Please note not all drinks displayed on this website are available at all of our sites.The singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor became an unlikely beacon of hope during lockdown. Please inform staff of any allergies prior to placing your order, even if you have had the drink previously.ĭrinks which have 'contains' information include ingredients with this allergen intentionally present.ĭrinks which have 'may contain' information include ingredient(s) which are produced in a factory with this allergen present and our suppliers believe there is a significant risk of cross contamination. We cannot guarantee your order is 100% free from any allergenic ingredient. Whilst we have taken all reasonable steps to ensure that our allergy data is accurate, our bars do use allergenic ingredients and we do not have specific allergen free zones, therefore there is a possibility that allergen traces may be found in any of our drinks. ![]() We advise you to speak to a member of staff in our bars if you have any food allergies or intolerances before you order food or drink. The data provided is based on the standard garnishes and accompaniments included on the menu. Product specifications and recipes may change periodically. Allergy data detailed on the website has been derived from specifications obtained from our suppliers. ![]() Stonegate Pub Company Ltd works to ensure that the ingredient information on our website is accurate. ![]()
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