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To ask what you’re doing for New Year (if anything)?

62 replies

Theda13 · 31/12/2025 18:21

We’re having a quiet one, which is how we like it. We’ve ordered a Wingstop and will watch a favourite film.

We’ll also go out for a walk at midnight to watch the fireworks.

What about you?

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Coldtoesinthebed · 31/12/2025 20:12

Aw I forgot about call the midwife, what a shout! I will be watching that while trying to convince the dog that the fireworks are highly unlikely to come into the house and attack her 😂

Cat1504 · 31/12/2025 20:12

Sat in back lounge with DP and dog….in front of log burner with loads of candles going …..been the pub with friends earlier but home now as was getting loud and too busy for me! …..had a beer but only one as going out with GC tomorrow…..will put our coats on at midnight and go out and watch the fireworks….just had a normal tea ( pasta dish) …..just finished messaging friends

Roselily123 · 31/12/2025 20:07

Been working so now I’m pjs with Dh, waiting for the Chinese to arrive.
Happy New Year everyone!

Jibbee · 31/12/2025 19:59

DH working, my DC are out had a lovely walk with my dog, in my dressing gown, eating chocolate. Have just the tree lights and candles on so really cozy

CheeseWisely · 31/12/2025 19:59

A nicer than average dinner at home with a glass of wine, in bed long before midnight probably and hoping that toddler DS who’s been feverish and lethargic today has a good nights sleep. Dismayed to find that the Taskmaster New Years treat isn’t actually on until the 2nd!

justaddittothelist · 31/12/2025 19:58

Currently trying to get my baby to sleep, older DC are dancing in the living room and DH is cooking steaks for dinner.

Then it will be a couple of board games, some wine and snacks and bed around half 12.

Happy new year everyone

Didimum · 31/12/2025 19:55

Since being pregnant (so 2017) we have always stayed in and celebrated by making a new fancy meal and having some bubbles, and watching Jools.

Middlemarch123 · 31/12/2025 19:53

Sorry for everyone feeling poorly, hope you feel better soon. You can always celebrate when you’re better if you want too, I never celebrate new year, but appreciate that others do. I’m watching tv and drinking wine. Dry January starts tomorrow. Fireworks have started, one cat watching them from the conservatory, one hiding under the bed, and one on my lap. Should have traveled to Wales to stay with family,but they have flu, so we’re all staying home.

PeonyPatch · 31/12/2025 19:48

I’m in my PJs at home with my husband and our 2 dogs. We just had a Chinese. I’m so happy 🤗🤗🤗

PeonyPatch · 31/12/2025 19:46

DarkEyedSailor · 31/12/2025 18:21

I'm in bed with a vomiting bug.

Hope you feel better soon 🌷

BeingATwatItsABingThing · 31/12/2025 19:43

Right now I’m trying to get my 1yo to sleep. Meant to be doing a murder mystery with my family this evening and ordering in a curry but I haven’t even managed to get changed yet.

Clearinguptheclutter · 31/12/2025 19:40

Really don’t like NYE. Usually we go to the cinema but we couldn’t agree on a single film we all fancied this year

jusf had a nice family meal and about to play monopoly with dh, and 2 ds (12 and 10). I have no intention of staying up till 12. I’ll be running at parkrun at 9am tomorrow

LittleMissLateForWorkAgain · 31/12/2025 19:36

Happy new year everyone

LittleMissLateForWorkAgain · 31/12/2025 19:35

I m travelling from Aberdeen to London on the train then onto Hertfordshire where I live.

Looking forward to cuddles with my cats and snacks and wine on the sofa.

Been away for Xmas with family but was coming back to see new year in with my son.
He's still in Finland though as had to change his flight after the storm.

Dd s working 6 am (police) tomorrow so shall see it in with my cats.

Just want to get home now

Oxo01 · 31/12/2025 19:33

I've been sick since Saturday.
Body / bones ache, coughing, sneezing, shivering etc.
Thought i would be ok by today as was going to look after my 2
G/G children but no better so just on settee taking paracetomal etc. Probarly go to bed early not sure.
Happy new year.

foxlover47 · 31/12/2025 19:25

Me and the dogs snuggled up on the sofa watching Here we go and then Ricky Gervais’s new one.
have got chocolates , crisps and my Christmas bottle of Bailey’s so am really happy with that :) happy new year everyone 🤩

pilates · 31/12/2025 19:25

Been out for the day shopping in the sales. Now staying in with the log burner on watching tv. NYE is for the young’uns.

Thepeopleversuswork · 31/12/2025 19:22

Going to some friends locally with DP and DD. Will be low key: bonfire in the back garden with drinks and kids will play Mariokart all night. At the moment I honestly would be happier to stay put and I am not a fan of making a song and dance at NYE but I will get into it when I get there.

currentlybrunette · 31/12/2025 19:18

In bed with a horrible cold. I’ve ordered pizza and I’m going to journal and reflect in front of the tv until 1am when I’ll watch Stranger Things before sleeping.

Lordofthewing · 31/12/2025 19:16

Despite having a family, it’s going to be an awkward quiet one as husband is in a shit mood and taking it out on me. So there isn’t really a festive mood here apart from youngest child age 7 who is oblivious and has set up games and treats (crisps from the cupboard,cakes) in the living room for us to play with/ enjoy.
Will have a cuddle on the sofa with the children and go to sleep early.
wishing everyone a joyful 2026 and I hope you enjoy your celebrations tonight

Kyffin · 31/12/2025 19:14

Long dog walk earlier, came off the hill.in the dark. Was nice to see the light fade on the last day of the year.
Eating tea now then quick shower before going to the village pub with DH, DS17, DD16 & my parents to see in the New Year.
Never normally go out NYE so it'll be different?

TimeToThrive · 31/12/2025 19:12

We’re having a quiet one with the kids too. They are 12 8 and 4 so the older two may stay up for the bells, but the youngest may not make it. We’ve watched Jurassic world fallen kingdom, had a McDonald’s for dinner and just put greatest showman on. Everyone will have a bath or shower and then we will watch the rest of the movie and put out some snacks for our games night. Got a new Mario game for the switch and a few new board games to play. Bed after the fireworks. Hopefully a lie in tomorrow

happy new year 🥳

Bobbedhairdontcare · 31/12/2025 19:11

Staying in with my Daughter and the grandchildren, I’m having a sleepover. Just ordered a Wagamama’s Firecracker Chicken looking forward to that. We are hoping the children will stay awake for the fireworks and have a lie in tomorrow.

MeinKraft · 31/12/2025 19:09

Ooh there’s a Here We Go new year special on i’m going to watch that

MeinKraft · 31/12/2025 19:08

Going to put the fire on and tidy up the mountain of toys that have been lying around my living room for a week. Might get a Chinese takeaway. DH is working this year so for the first time in a couple of decades i won’t be subjected to Jools Holland 🥳