My 2010 calendar is now available for order! I am really pleased with it and I hope you are too. We did the shoot at Long Buckby Rugby Club earlier this week and it was good fun. It was all a bit rushed but sometimes that is when you get the best results.

Jill and Claire came up from Kent early morning with Jill's husband John and we planned what we were going to do and then just got on with it. The weather was rain, sun, rain, sun, so that was a bit of a challenge but we managed some outside shots as well as the obligatory shower shots - luckily the water was hot!

We are printing a limited run so hopefully there will be enough for all of those who want them. I enjoyed doing it so I hope you are pleased with the result.

I will be looking at the charities that you have suggested and will let you know in a couple of days which one the calendar will support. Thanks for your input on that one.

In other news, I was pleased to get over the try line last Sunday against Leeds. During the first half we played badly, it has to be said, but then during the last 30 minutes, we played top class rugby and came away with a win. Happy Days!

It has been really great reading all of your messages on Facebook. I can access it on my phone as you may have guessed so I keep in touch. I spend pre-match days with the boys in Manchester or away so it keeps me company and it is good to see what you think about things. Keep sending the messages through.

The calendar pictures are exclusive for the calendar itself, of course, but I thought you might like to see a glimpse of what went on last Monday. Cheers again for your support. Ben.