“Kindness should be everyone’s highest aspiration.” Robert Martin on his debut children's book, about a little boy with a learning disability and his carer dog. northernsoul.me.uk/robert-mar… @JoeandDusty @juliehes @sarah_gordy @Bobby_Martin pic.twitter.com/DpgrDFQuTQ

"a joy from start to finish" Northern Soul's Theatre Editor, Chris Wallis, sees Beauty and the Beast, New Vic, Stoke-on-Trent. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ northernsoul.me.uk/festive-th… @NewVicTheatre @TheresaHeskins #Christmas @autolycus19 pic.twitter.com/WyZEITUV4y

"From Bill Shankly’s overcoat to a Cavern membership card (history doesn’t record why this latter specimen features the word ‘carrots’ scrawled in pencil across its surface), visitors will find lots to enjoy." Review: Wondrous Place, Museum of Liverpool northernsoul.me.uk/wondrous-p… pic.twitter.com/bX7kredIBl

Our thoughts are turning to Christmas dinner... pic.twitter.com/asFya3Bekc

Thought for the Day: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” ― G.K. Chesterton