11. Foxy crimes down by the dark canal

It really has felt like winter this week, with the clear blue skies and freezing air.

12. Pet Finder: Purrfect puss

Golden oldie Mavis is on the look out for a nice retirement home.

13. The Duke's Head, Wokingham

There are new faces behind the pumps and in the kitchen at The Duke’s Head and they are toasting a bright future.

14. Don't miss your Christmas food monthly

Don't miss your copy of our award winning supplement food monthly which is free with Friday's Evening Post.

15. Pet Finder: Can you help a playful pair?

Ginger and white pair Carly and Joe are brother and sister looking for a new home together.

16. Pet Finder: Keeping guineas healthy

Q I have a pair of guinea pigs who live happily in a hutch on the lawn. Now that the cold weather is approaching, what should I do to make sure they are warm and stay healthy?

17. Go Organic: Buy nothing for 24 hours

Next Saturday is the official Buy Nothing Day, one of my favourite days of the year.

18. Rural Reading: Wet feet are worth it to see waders

I Wonder if our local fauna read Rural Reading. No sooner had I decided that a walk to the gravel pits was in order...

19. My festive berries are being eaten by fat pigeon

Gardening at this time of year is a bit like housework  where you save yourself extra effort if you tidy as you go.

20. Heaven for 007 at charity lingerie night