Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco

HAVE YOUR SAY

We say: ‘We’re not going mad this Christmas.’ ...

THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF TIPPLES TO TOAST, GIFT AND TURN INTO A COCKTAIL? THE AFICIONADOS SPILL ALL

...chicken curry in all its glory, so the prospect of food writer Suki Pantal’s No Worries, Just Chicken Curries (£18.99, waterstones.com) has us drooling! With over 70 recipes from all regions of the