HI Gang! Christmas time is nearly here - the shops are full of decorations and toys and everyone is starting to think about Christmas shopping.

This year I have decided that I'm going to try to make some of my presents which is a great way to give people personal gifts that are a little bit different.

I have thought about decorating photograph frames, knitting scarves and making sweets - so I'm going to have a busy few weeks ahead!

Do you have any ideas for fantastic home made presents? Let me know what you come up with.

I've been sent this great picture of Paige Broadhurst who won a trip to the Bluereef Aquarium at Portsmouth with the Journal Gang.

Well done Paige. I hope you had a great day and enjoyed meeting all those fish and sharks!

This week's Gang page is all about book and film reviews. We'll be meeting a Gang member who has appeared on Blue Peter reviewing some of the latest children's books and one winner will become the Gang's very own film reviewer and get to have their say on six fantastic films.

I'll see you next week,
Jill