OPEN day: On Monday, from 10am to 7pm, there is an open day at Tadley Learning Centre, Unit 1, Brick Kiln Industrial Estate (Stacey's Yard), off Silchester Road.

Light refreshments will be available, all are welcome to go along and see what's on offer, contact David Slane on 0118 9817602.

STORYTIME: On Wednesday, at Tadley Library, it's Christmas Storytime, from 10.30am to 11am.

Also, on January 6, from 10.15am to 10.45am, is Baby Rhymetime for the under-twos, but they have to bring an adult along with them, for toe-tapping, hand-clapping, knee-jogging fun.

FESTIVE lights: A big thank you to all those who have decorated their homes with festive lights, they have made a lot of people very happy - including me.

A few streets to look in are Huntsmoor Road, Whitedown Road, Burnham Road, a cul-de-sac in Sheridan Road, Tadley Hill, Southdown Road, Gutteridge Lane, Bishopswood Road, Franklin Avenue and Almswood Road. Call me with any more you know of!

FINALLY: As it is the festive season, remember not to drink and drive, just walk, get a taxi, or ask a non-drinking friend to drive.