Never too early to start planning for the festive season

I don't want scare anyone, and I apologise in advance for bringing up the C-word, but it is now just over 100 days until Christmas.

I am not one of those lunatics who put the decorations up before Halloween is over and I am fully in favour of fining any radio DJ who plays carols before December. But that said, there is a lot to be said for doing a little preparation work in the coming weeks, your future self will thank you.