My New Year’s resolution? I’m giving up alcohol. For January. For Cancer Research UK. I’m becoming a Dryathlete. Which may sound like athlete's foot powder but in fact means no booze for me for the entire dismal month of January, despite it being my birthday, Tilda's birthday and the most depressing 30 days of the year. Lachlan is joining in too, that's why he's pictured.  That boy can drink. 

Every pound helps Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. I’ll be donating my drinking money and if I happen to slip off the wagon, I’ll chuck in an extra £15 to make up for it. Cheers. The Dryathlete’s Oath I promise that I shall take part in Dryathlon™, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern it, committing myself to a month without alcohol, in the true spirit of do-gooding, for the glory of Dryathletes and the honour of Cancer Research UK.