Now is the time of year when New Year’s resolutions often fall by the wayside. I have a friend who has resolved to lose weight. I think she will succeed. Why do I think that? Firstly, before Christmas she lost over 2 stones. Secondly, she swims regularly and eats healthily. When I was out recently with her she had a jacket potato whilst her husband had a full English breakfast. My friend has a good track record and the determination to reach her targets.

Happy Olympic New Year - and we have an Olympic Elite Athlete right on our doorstep - National Table Tennis Champion Kelly Sibley

Kelly's dream has always been to compete and win a medal at the Olympic Games and she has worked tirelessly to achieve this since she first represented England at the 2000 English Schools table tennis competition at the age of eight. Due to her commitment to the sport she has now been short listed to represent Team GB table tennis squad for the 2012 games. She was first reserve at Beijing four years ago, but is now one of the favourites to achieve selection for our home Olympics - London 2012.