Your chance to win – creative competition

As you will most certainly know by now, I encourage creativity at every level and as such, we at pinkfrog creative, have now launched the Christmas competition that I just know you have all been waiting for.

Complete creative freedom awaits you. Either create something in a medium of your choice (we don't mind what it is just as long as it is creative) or you can devise a fabulous 5 minute skill for the rest of the world to learn.

In de Nile

Well OK maybe not in the Nile (too many crocodiles) but on the Nile. Yes that is where I have just spent the last 7 days. I have to say that when I booked it I was a little unsure... I always thought I was a little young for cruising. But no, trust me, on this trip the more youthful you are, the better it will be. Less of a holiday and more of an expedition is how I would describe it, and an excellent one at that.

Getting your priorities straight with O2

Ok, for those of you who are already O2 customers and you haven't taken advantage of their priority moments offering – why not? It's free and they carry a huge amount of promotions at any given time, you have nothing to lose. Well apart from the two minutes or so it will take you to register for the service.

Winning isn't everything, but...

...well maybe not everything, but it does feel pretty good. For those of you who don't know, I stepped into the next decade at the weekend. I hope with a certain amount of grace, helped by the tutu and feather head dress(another story...), but so far 40 has been pretty good to me.

5k for 10k

Just a quick note to let you know of a charity run (or walk!) taking place on the 25th September on Wimbledon common. It's a great opportunity to tackle a short run for a good cause and the location is fabulous too, so it' definitely worth a look...you could even win something.

I, will be taking part, despite celebrating my 40th the night before, so there really is no excuse (you may spot me walking very slowly at the back with shades and a green-ish complexion...).
You can sponsor me online here... virginmoneygiving

For those less energetic, they do need volunteer marshals, so you can do something to help without even breaking into a sweat!

Jane Eyre 2011

Ok, so you got me, it's a weak spot a crack in my science fiction and fantasy armour, but I do love a good period drama and Jane Eyre has got to be one of the best around. It has everything, drama, undertones of the thriller/horror and of course it's a timeless love story...

Free films for Orange folk...

Yes that's right, non -orange customers will be green with envy for this one. This is an app that will let you download a free film every Thursday, pretty good we think. There is a slight cost involved which is associated with the request for the week's film code (35p) but we think that is a pretty acceptable cost all things considered.

It works for all Orange customers, although there are different procedures to follow depending on the device you use (ipad, iphone, Orange tablet etc.)You can find full instructions here: Orange film to go.