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    #FestivelyFrazzled    
 
    What a year it's been.

A year filled with small wins, gigantic challenges and flickering glimmers of hope. A year where restricted travel and trips to space went hand-in-hand. A year of — let’s just leave it there, shall we?

This month’s THUNK is about Christmas, control and the art of letting go.

And of course, from all of us here at The Union, we'd like to wish you a very merry Christmas and healthier, happier, saner New Year.

   
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Keep Calm and Carry On  
 
  Chairman Ian McAteer looks back at 2021, ruminating on the less optimistic mood looking forward to 2022. He draws on his own experiences to provide his toolkit for 'letting go' with some hopefully helpful tips for wellbeing.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Michael recommends
 
  "The Beatles: Get Back reminds us what a phenomenon they were. Peter Jackson's documentary is an amazing insight into their creative process, and the craft, invention, humour and diplomacy needed to achieve an outstanding end product - one we still hum along to 50 years later."

Michael Hart, Creative Director
 
 
 
 
 
 
  The Beatles: Get Back on Disney+  
 
 
 
   
 
 
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Robin Robin
 
 
  Robin Robin
 
 
  The nation's favourite red-breasted bird makes its Netflix debut with a super sweet animation film, Robin Robin. To mark the release, Netflix have teamed up with RSPB to run a bird feeding station live stream. What a wonderful collaboration built around a very special cause. 
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  #BirdsTheWord  
 
 
 
 
SLAYED IT
 
 
  SLAYED IT
 
 
  The festive period can be a tough time for the LGBTQ+ community. Asda's Christmas ad shines a light on the issue this year, working with Diversity Role Models to cast real, relatable talent. They donated a good chunk of money to the agency too. We're feeling it. 
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  #YAAASDA  
 
 
 
 
Top tweets of the year
 
 
  Top tweets of the year
 
 
  Twitter has been the source of some noteworthy content over the years. No surprise, then, that this look back at the best bits from 2021 makes for a very entertaining read. 
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  #Twitter21  
 
 
 
 
Oh look, another Christmas film
 
 
  Oh look, another Christmas film
 
 
  If you've found yourself spoilt for choice when trying to choose a film this festive season, there's a reason for it. Apparently 2021 has seen a record number of Christmas films produced, with over 200 new releases. Curious as to why? 
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  #QuiteEnough  
 
 
 
 
   
 
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