1. Recipe for Apple Charlotte

Traditionally, a “Charlotte” is encased in thinly sliced bread.

2. It’s starting to go the right way at last…

3. Melichar’s Czech mate would be massive signing for Bees

4. Moody seeks winning tonic against Peterboro

Scott Moody is hoping that Bracknell Bees will be over the debilitating effects of a sickness bug when they take on Peterborough Phantoms

5. November in bloom!

There is a little self-congratulatory exercise that I like to carry out this time of year.

6. O' Neills, Reading

Name an Irish beer. Bet you thought of Guinness first and Caffreys second.

7. The Mansion House

If it’s been a while since you last dined at The Mansion House, it might be worth paying a visit, particularly on a Sunday.

8. Sellers are so dull

ITV has proven itself to be good at copying things. Strictly Come Dancing became such a huge hit that Dancing on Ice suddenly appeared, and the popularity of Doctor Who, I’m sure, had no bearing at all on Primeval hitting our screens.

9. Charities to benefit from panto frolics

In the midst of the fun and frivolity of Wokingham Winter Carnival is a serious mission – to raise cash for good causes.

10. Why now could be a good time to start a new business…

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.