Please don't read this if you are of a nervous disposition.

It has been brought to my attention that the C word has been used openly in posh Northallerton.

One of the charity shops in the High Street has a frankly brazen sign in the window advising shoppers they can buy their CHRISTMAS cards in store right now.

H-e-l-l-o! It's AUGUST for goodness sake.

What next? Easter Eggs being promoted in November? God forbid.