With Christmas comes a copious amount of consumption. From turkey and trimmings, to chocolate and cheese, the festive period is a time when countless people the world over indulge in a veritable feast of fine FOOD, wine…and even more FOOD and wine.

So by the time New Year comes around a mere seven days later, anyone could be forgiven for lacking a little on the enthusiasm front. Moreover, there is so much pressure to go out and celebrate the arrival of a new year; it often leads to disappointment, with pubs, clubs and many street parties charging exorbitant amounts to cram into overcrowded spaces.