21. Marvelling at Birmingham

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

22. Getaways - Historic Richmond Hill

It may be only 30 minutes from Reading, but Sarah Dave discovered to her delight Richmond is like another world.

23. East is capital of cool

Blessed with hip markets, first class restaurants and popular nightspots – SARAH DAVE spent a day and a night in East London, the capital of cool.

24. Feeling Blue in Pembrokeshire

Bluestone holiday village is set in 500 acres of Pembrokeshire countryside. SARAH DAVE quickly adapted to the lifestyle

25. ‘Edinburgh is truly magical’

Packed with superior history, nightlife, shops and hotels, SARAH DAVE could find little fault with Scotland’s capital city

26. Review - Mitch Benn at South Street

27. Jason Manford at the Concert Hall

Despite turning up half-an-hour late because of traffic troubles the crowd at Reading’s Concert Hall warmed to this cuddly, baby-faced comedian immediately.

28. From weights to the BOSU ball, mix won’t let you get bored

I am feeling distinctly under the weather but haul myself to see Rich at Pulse 8.

29. America’s southern jewel

San Diego sits in the south western corner of the United States – just north of the Mexican border – in California. SARAH DAVE stopped dreamin’ and started exploring.

30. Special location serving great food with a view

Take a deep breath of that fresh mountain air and feast your eyes on the view. SARAH DAVE didn’t stop there – enjoying fine food and wine while staying at Alsace’s top spa hotels.