With a break from our own fixtures too, it also gives me an opportunity to reflect on the season so far and look ahead with plenty of optimism heading into the New Year.
We come into Christmas seventh in the Hampshire Premier League with a few games in hand, and League form that we couldn't ask any more from - six wins from our last six and the second highest goal scorers in the Division.
Our interest also remains in the Aldershot Intermediate Cup and semi-finals of the George Mason Memorial Shield - further strengthening our recent form.
If we can replicate this in the New Year, then it's going to be a very exciting run in of the last fifteen games.
The lads have come a long way over the last few seasons - come January we will be fired up and raring to go again.
We now know about the sides in-and-around us as much as having belief in our own strengths - and I’m confident we have what it takes to push for that top spot come early May.
Many thanks for your continued support - have a great Christmas and we look forward to seeing you again in the New Year.