41. What a swell party you can put on...

Parties can become the ‘same old’ long before the 12 days of Christmas are up.

So why not try something different? Here Chris Barber, of The Castle pub in Hurst,offers you the chance to try the spirit of adventure and make your party the talked-about event of the season.

42. Forest’s on your doorstep

For a quick getaway, NICK IVE suggests heading south to explore the charm of the New Forest. He’s found the perfect base

43. Marvelling at Birmingham

Comic fan SARAH DAVE found Birmingham to be a thriving city, perfect for Christmas shopping and experiencing different cultures

44. Our taste of paradise

If you want to slow things down, PHIL CREIGHTON recommends a long weekend on the peaceful Isles of Scilly

45. Hungary for a relaxing break

Promised fine wine, views, accommodation and a massage, LAURA HERBERT headed to Hungary hoping to unwind. Eventually her wish came true

46. Paul Clerehugh's perfect Christmas cake

Making a Christmas cake can be a disaster but it doesn’t need to be that way.

If you want to make the perfect cake here’s the answer.

47. Kitten heels, hairy bikers and top turkeys

The three Copas sisters run a successful turkey farm in Cookham Dean, which has impressed the Hairy Bikers.

Alison Hepworth reports for food monthly.

48. Horoscopes 1st - 7th December

Matters preying on your mind would fare better out in the open. Don’t keep them bottled up inside. Someone’s anxious to get something off their chest; be honest with them and they will find it easier to be candid in return.

49. Great gift – huge tub of blood, fish and bone

Having perused some of the Christmas gift ideas for the gardener in your family in the supplements and magazines, I wonder if I am really a gardener at all.

50. Go Organic - It’s a tree-mendous time to put your roots down

The next few weeks are an ideal time for planting new trees and shrubs.