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Anyone who’s ever seen TOWIE will know the Wrights are big on family.
It’s clear Big Mark and Carol dote on their kids – Josh, Mark, Jess and Natalya – so it’s no wonder Jess and Carol are keen to share the love by supporting one of the National Lottery’s Befriending projects and spending time at Essex’s “Warm and Toasty” community club.
Jess, 34, tells heat she was “humbled” by the experience, while Carol, 59, admits she hates the idea of people being lonely at Christmas…
What’s Christmas like at the Wright house?
Jess: It’s absolutely crazy. But we always reflect at Christmas about the people who are lonely and don’t have the same as what we have – which is an amazing, busy, mad family. So, I’m going to help out at the soup kitchen in a few weeks and Mum’s coming, too.
Carol: Also at Christmas, if we know anyone who doesn’t have family and friends to spend it with, we’ll invite them in. I can’t think of anything worse than people being on their own and not having Christmas dinner.
Do you have any Wright family traditions?
C: We always wear the same pyjamas.
J: We’re not allowed to open presents until everyone’s in the room together. And I sometimes do a speech at Christmas lunch.
C: She’s like the queen.
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Wine cases for Christmas
1 of 11Fine Wine Sellers Easy Drinking Wine Selection x 6, £43.97
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2 of 11JP Chenet Light Sparkling Rosé x 6, £24.90
Love fizz but not a fan of Champagne or Prosecco? Let this fruity Sparkling Rosé win you over with its wild strawberry and red cherry flavours.amazon.co.uk
3 of 11Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay 2018 x 6, £71.70
Christmas wouldn't be complete without a cheese board, and this is the most delicious wine to pair with it this year. Hailing from the Western Cape of South Africa, this fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc balances exceptionally with the unwooded Chardonnay making it easy to drink and very moreish. winebuyers.com
4 of 11Blossom Hill White Zinfandel x 6, £30
Perfect for a festive night in with the girls or as a gift for someone who loves rosé, this fruity Blossom Hill White Zinfandel has an aroma of strawberries, is lively on the palate and has a refreshing finish.amazon.co.uk
5 of 11Laithwaite's Wine Best Selling Red Wine Mix x 12, £107.98
If you're a red wine drinker, this case of 12 will be right up your street. Made up of Laithwaite's Wine's best-selling reds, it's based on real customer purchases, so you know it's good.amazon.co.uk
6 of 11Virgin Wines Celebratory Selection x 6, £54.66
This case was made for parties, featuring a mix of reds and whites, as well as a delicious bottle of Prosecco too. Ideal for any shindig. amazon.co.uk
7 of 11Bluebell Vineyard Estates Hindleap Sparkling Trio, £63.75
This trio of award-winning sparkling wines will have your guests smacking their lips this Christmas. Featuring a Sparkling Rose, Classic Cuvee and Blanc de Blancs, you'll be taken on a fruity, floral and fragrant journey.winebuyers.com
8 of 11JP Chenet Merlot x 6, £39
Easy drinking and perfect with white meats and cheeses, this is a smart choice to have on your table for Christmas dinner. amazon.co.uk
9 of 11Vegan & Organic Collection x 6, £97.80
If you're hosting someone who's vegan for Christmas this year, don't forget the wine! This great selection of vegan and organic wines features an easy-drinking style of Veltliner, a Pinot Noir, a Chenin Blanc, a Merlot, a zesty Albarino, and a delightful Cabernet. Well-balanced and suitable for a variety of palates.winebuyers.com
10 of 11Simonnet-Febvre 100 Series Pinot Noir 2017 x 6, £77.94
One of this writer's favourites, a Pinot Noir is a great all-round choice for pairing with turkey, potatoes and sprouts this Christmas. Smooth tannins and a good length make this wine perfect for white meats, but can also be paired with a chocolate cake for dessert. The perfect all-rounder.winebuyers.com
11 of 11Virgin Wines Top Selling Cust Favourites Mix x 12, £86.43
Tried and tested by Virgin Wines customers and voted as the best, this case of 12 contains a mix of reds and whites that are sure to please your guests this Christmas.amazon.co.uk
Are there lots of little ones running around, too?
J: Yeah, my cousin’s children will be there. Kids make Christmas amazing. When we all have children, it’ll be even better.
Could there be new baby Wrights by next year?
J: Oh God, who knows? The pressure’s on. I’m sure by then one of us will have had a child.
Do you know what presents you’re getting each other?
C: It’s the hardest thing for me, because ever since they were little, I used to buy them big sacks and fill them up, and I’m still doing it. I think to myself, “When am I going to stop doing this? It’s ridiculous!”
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But what’s on your list, Carol?
C: Nothing, really. I just like to have a good time and enjoy the dinner and games. Although, I wouldn’t say no to a convertible Bentley.
Jess & Carol are celebrating 25 years of The National Lottery’s support for Befriending services. Lotterygoodcauses.org.uk.
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