In a whimsical and bustling Christmas village set amidst a snowy wonderland, the IT team is hard at work in a cozy, warmly lit office resembling a gingerbread house with candy cane pillars and twinkling fairy lights. At the forefront, a group of elves, each dressed in quirky, mismatched outfits reminiscent of Maurice Sendak's playful characters, is gathered around an oversized computer. The screen displays a vibrant illustration of the club's network, with arrows and icons indicating the new bandwidth and WiFi enhancements. A bearded elf, inspired by the detail of Arthur Rackham, points proudly at a list of upgrades labeled "2024 Highlights," each written in a flourish of gold calligraphy.

Nearby, another elf is merrily unboxing new, eco-friendly printers, their sleek, modern design adorned with tiny green holly leaves. In the background, a large bulletin board displays reminders and operational checks for duty managers, with each note pinned by a tiny snowflake. A futuristic smartphone lies on a desk, beeping with spa access alerts, its screen reflecting the glow of a nearby Christmas tree decorated with ornaments shaped like network hubs and AV equipment.

Perched on the roof, a wise old owl wearing spectacles, akin to a character from a Beatrix Potter tale, surveys the scene with a scroll of the Business Continuity Plan in its talons, adding a touch of foresight to the festive chaos below. In a corner, a chalkboard scribbled with whimsical equations and doodles showcases plans for the new membership platform, surrounded by tiny stacks of gingerbread and sugar-coated technology manuals.

Amidst the lively chaos, a banner strung across the room reads, "Thank You for Your Support!" in a style echoing Maxfield Parrish's intricate designs. Above all, snowflakes gently fall, and a tiny train set encircles the room, carrying miniatures of new tech implementations, winding around to a tree adorned with a star shaped like a tech-savvy snowman, encapsulating the spirit of innovation and gratitude.

Generated with these themes: 2024 has been a super busy year for the IT team. Here are some of the highlights! 1 Upgraded workstations to all our Clubs with Teams and AV enhancements 2 Frictionless WiFi connectivity 3 Future proofed our Network with 10 fold increase to network bandwidth 4 Tech Enablement of new clubs, Member Support team regional hubs and member workspaces 5 Duty Manager phones with reminders for key operational checks 6 New App to control access to our Spas 7 Business Continuity Plan to keep us safe in case of a Cyber crisis 8 New Printers that are greener and more secure 9 Simplified Trading Dashboard 10 Supported People team in delivery of new People and Payroll platform 11 Rolling out new Facilities platform to all clubs across the estate 12 Extensive investigation into options for a new Membership platform to replace Club Centric We couldn’t do this without the support of many of you who we want to thank for all your help and support across our many projects. Wishing you all a peaceful and restful break over the holiday season and here’s to more innovation and success in 2025! .

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