Happy New Year my wonderful friends. Heading back to London, after having dropped my Son in Cardiff, So let me know your plans for tonight?

Charles just had his London Christmas morning, then lunch at Gordon Ramsay's Maze, a Christmas Carol at the Theatre and Dinner with Uncle.

Tea in Browns on Albermale street thanks to Ponni Arumugam. Painting in Camden Art Centre and a stay in a 5 Star Hotel thanks to Robin Das.

Day 1 with Charles - Walk in Hyde Park, Bratwurst for lunch, Avatar in Imax 3D at Leicester Square Odeon and Dinner with Robin and Gill Das.

My Son, Charles Atherton-Laurie, is in London until 31st December 2009. If any friends want to meet up with him, give me a call.

Boxing Day - Nutcracker at the ENO with Anja Breit, the film "9" in Leicester Square with Tamara Thomas - both in awe & made the experiences

Christmas Day-Proud of myself, walked most of the way (with the aid of my Wheelchair) to spend the day with Amanda Baker, films, food & wine

Christmas Eve - Anja Briet selected the finest wines, prepared Fresh Fois Gras, Duck & cheeses. Provided amazing company in Bart and Robbina

Can't keep a good man down. So my annual Christmas Eve tradition of drinking Champagne at Harvey Nicholls while staff get my food continues

Great Christmas party at the Frontline Club, thanks to Amanda Baker and the company of Flynn Earl Jones and Jamila Jennings-Grant.

The wonderful and beautiful Marigold Nunes, touched me (in more ways than one) by battling the cold to share a festive drink.

Christmas Presents exchange, with the lovely Ponni Arumugam, toasting ourselves with champagne in The Grosvenor Hotel.

Carol Service in St. Martin in the Fields, Dinner in St. Alban Restaurant & company of Robin Das, Gill Wheeler, John Odell and Matt - Bliss.

Had a lovely evening with Vicki Peaple and an equally entertaining lunch with Razia Ahmed today bon voyage to both on their Christmas trips.

Christmas definitely begun - stunning Carol Service in St. Lukes Church, Chelsea courtesey of Georgina Sherrington & in aid of Tiny Tickers

Enjoyed the rough cut of the film "King Kennedy" at Soho House and wishes the producer Howard Goldstein all the best in getting distribution

The ingenuity of Ciara Morrin to get hold of me at The National Theatre before the performance of "Nation" was inspired - thanks to staff.

I am unreachable by phone or email. Unfortunately my iPhone is damaged and I have lost all new contacts for the past 9 months.

Anja Breit (being German) knows how to bring Christmas with her wherever she goes. Film, A Christmas Carol in 3D was a great way to start.

Power breakfast with Emma Williams rekindled the soul & got us primed to work together in 2010. Her Activism and my Pragmatism-good combo

Enjoyed the Christmas Party River Thames cruise courtesey of Alison Gaumont and then drinks with Ponni Arumugam and Dirk van der Velden.

Power breakfast with Emma Williams rekindled the soul & got us primed to work together in 2010. Her Activism and my Pragmatism-good combo.

Suraya Gaeta is disapponted at the film "Where the Wild Things Are" not least because the Porn title hid an adaptation of a children's book

Was great to see the film "Paranormal Activity" with Ciara Morrin not least because she was so scared we had to drink till dawn.

Georgina Ashdown after 6 hours has reinstated my faith in the future of British talent. A student with compassion, vision and heart.

The Ritzy Cinema - a blind wine tasting before screening the film "Bottle Shocked" with Ponni Arumugam and Anja Briet (our secret sommelier)

Showstoppers: The Improvised Musical at The Drill Hall is a phenomenal night out & a must see. Another big thank you to Christopher Lambert

Saddened to miss Liz Block's party Sunday, but made up for it by seeing Alison Moyet at the Royal Festival Hall, thanks to Marea O'Sullivan.

Is off to see his ten year old Son Charles in Cardiff for the weekend thanks to the assistance of Lisa Evans. Gordon Brown owes her big time

Hopes the film interview he gave to DD Productions about his Chronic Fatigue Syndromes helps in raising awareness of the condition in the UK