[Uncle Kram]

Well although I work my ring off all year, for the last 3 years a Christmas bonus has not been forthcoming and morale is low. Most of us contribute £5 or £10 a week to a Christmas fund which has kinda become our pseudo-bonus. I don't agree with bonuses if the company is in trouble, but by the same token, it doesn't hurt to spread a few quid around when times are rosy