As luck would have it, my parents have moved Christmas forward a week so we can get the whole family together. As Kate's parents are in Cambodia and her brothers and sisters going to the Chrimbo celebrations of their other halves, that leaves us with an empty house Christmas Day.

We're having to be a bit strict on RSVPs for this 'cos there is likely to be a load of us. Please let me know if you'd like to attend (and if you're +1). Accomodation available for those travelling long distances, first come, first served.

The better half and I were chatting about what to do about New Year. We decided that it might be a good idea to run a party at the house, seeing that there's plenty of room. If I were to throw a party in Lower Earley, who'd be up for it?