This afternoon I've been invited as Vice Chairman of the Council to help judge a Christmas card competition at Motorsales, near the station roundabout.

The entries, from four- and five-year-olds at Water Lane primary school, are all delightful, and it's very difficult indeed to make the choice of first, second and third place. All entries need to include a vehicle - and the choice is enormous, with everything from motor cars to big 'special delivery' lorries loaded to the brim with presents for lucky Water Lane children.

We eventually choose the three winners, and in two weeks' time the winning entrants will receive their prizes.