If I wasn't moving jobs I would be planning our Group meal next month ... not sure what will happen yet - I will stay in contact with the Group socially so the chances are I will still organise this event for them - on the strict understanding that I am joining in

One of our other Christmas parties was being organised already last month!
My previous company the venue was booked the the first week back at work in January to ensure we secured the right date ... fortunately we didn't have to choose our menu that early!