1. MD Simon after Green Issues founder becomes CEO

GREEN Issues Communications, the political planning and consultation specialist, has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Simon Miller as managing director.

2. Simon gets telling off from Church

You can always rely on Charlotte Church for a catty comment or two.

3. Boy, this is a real fun runner

ACTOR Simon Pegg admits some people may find it hard to swallow that in his new movie Run Fat Boy Run (opening at Reading cinemas this weekend) he leaves the gorgeous Thandie Newton standing at the altar.

4. Second portrayal

First it was Switchback and now it is Double Death.

In other words, actor-writer Simon Williams has done a make-over of one of his earlier plays and is directing the new version himself under its new title at The Mill at Sonning.

5. This fatboy has sure got legs

Simon Pegg is one of the great hopes for British comedy. His transition from the small to the big screen has been supremely successful, with self-penned offerings Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, showcasing his unique brand of humour, becoming box office smashes and helping to secure a wide and loyal fanbase.

6. Dream time is real nightmare

For crime writer Simon Kernick, having a nightmare is a dream come true.

7. A walk in the park?

Barefoot In the Park, the current production at The Mill at Sonning, is not the sharpest comedy Neil Simon ever wrote.

8. Couple launch school scheme

HUSBAND and wife team Simon and Anne James have launched an educational technology programme for youngsters.

9. Beam me up, I can play young Scotty

SIMON PEGG’S career has gone stellar since Shaun of the Dead shot him to fame.

10. Adorable trio will rock your world

THIS is definitely one for excited youngsters eagerly awaiting a visit from Father Christmas.