Mary Reid

I wish I could add some sparkling wit to the blogosphere, but all I can report on is Christmas shopping. 

So whoever left their bottle of Umberto Giannini styling spray on the counter at Boots could contact me I'll gladly let them have it back. I've inadvertantly paid for it, and no doubt the original shopper has as well.

The one place I would recommend is Kingston Parish Church for charity Christmas cards. Volunteers sell cards from about 40 different well-known organisations and all the money goes directly to the charities; compare that with buying charity cards from a retailer when the chances are that only 10% will actually reach the charity. The Church shop is open every day.

And there's some excellent busking in Clarence Street.