[Fran]

I think the key thing here is to make it optional but to also provide some non alcoholic activities or options too. So maybe look at a lunchtime event as well as an evening event or make sure that if it is an evening event, there is the opportunity for people to sit down and chat and have non alcoholic options. Try not to assume what people want and make it optional – if someone doesn’t feel up to it then show that its okay and you understand. Have clear messaging to all staff to let them know that its okay if people may be going through events that means they don’t feel like celebrating or being festive.