EACH day Journal staff let you catch a glimpse of their glamorous lives outside the office.
We hope you'll find it entertaining, and that it might give you some inspiration for how to spend your evening.
Thursday: Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: "Tonight I'm going to the climbing wall at Grantham's Meres Leisure Centre.
"I've not been for a few weeks, so I may be a little rusty, but if I'm feeling good I may attempt the odd heel-hook or possibly even a double Egyptian."
Wednesday - Photographer Toby Roberts writes: "Tonight I will be playing poker with my mates Tony, Ben, Jack, Rich, Redders and Danny.
"I always lose and I'm confident tonight will be the same but it's good fun and I'll have a couple of beers to drown my sorrows."
Tuesday - Work experience student Elliott Shiels writes: "Tonight I will be playing with my dad's band, practicing for the "Big Beer Festival" in Folkingham (my village) in August. Me and my dad split drums, and he occasionally jumps up or as we call it 'let him off the leash' so he can do the lead vocals for a while.
"The name of his band is After Dark and the beer fest will be my first gig."
Monday - Advertising manager Lisa Williams writes: "Tonight I'm going to be one of the sad viewers of Big Brother. I said I'd never watch it again, but I can't help myself.
"I can't beleive how many idiots there are in the world to put in there. After all the fighting on Friday I've got some new hate campaigns going.
"I'm also celebrating the fact that the football has finished, although I'm sure it will soon be replaced with another sporting activity."
Friday - Ad Rep Doug Hayward writes: "I'm going to dinner at Grantham House. It's a charity event in aid of Gifts and I'm going with my wife and a some friends to enjoy a few drinks in pleasant surroundings."
- Tonight, the editorial team and receptionists here at the Journal are having a well-deserved meal out together.
We're off to the Atrium to take advantage of their two-for-one offer and the meat lovers among us are looking forward to sampling their special Black Rock grill."
- Wednesday, 5pm - Editor Tim Robinson writes: "Tonight I'm giving a talk to the Rotary Club of Grantham Kesteven at the Kings Hotel.
"In the last couple of years we have worked with the club and their scheme to send shoeboxes full of gifts to Eastern European children at Christmas.
"Thousands of readers sent in gifts, which Rotary trucked over to Romania.
"We've always been pleased to work with the club and it will be good to meet them all."
- Tuesday, 5pm - Field Sales Rep, Emma Anthony, writes: "Tonight I will be getting everything ready before I head off to Glastonbury tomorrow.
"I'll be travelling down with my boyfriend in a camper van- providing I can find the tax disc first.
"There are some great acts playing but I'm particularly looking forward to Panic at the Disco."
- Monday, 5pm - Reporter Neil Graham writes: "Myself and Jo are off to sleepy Barkestone Le Vale tonight for an evening of stand-up comedy at The Fig Tree.
"Robin Ince, who has performed alongside Ricky Gervais on his sell-out tour, is the star attraction and he will be testing his act ahead of the Edinburgh Festival.
"It should be a great night and we'll probably have a cheeky drink just to be polite."
- Friday, 5pm - Reporter Marie Baker writes: "Tonight I'll be chilling out in the garden with a bottle of rose enjoying the good weather.
"Then this weekend, I'm babysitting my three-year-old sis Abbie while my mum heads to Donington to watch the motorbike racing.
"I'm taking her to Hartsholme Park in Lincoln on Sunday, with my best friend Amy and her baby Ava, for a picnic.
"That is if it isn't chucking it down by then!"
- Thursday, 5pm - Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "Tonight I'm going to exeprience one of the nation's favourite past-times - bingo.
"I'm hoping luck will be on my side when I go with my nan and cousin Kerry to Gala Bingo in Trent Road, Grantham.
"It'll be my second time playing so I'm really excited. Let's hope I'll be shouting "house!" later on!"
- Wednesday, 5pm - Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: "I've finally got hold of of the new album by gospel/funk/rock fusion band Spiritualized.
"I've been a fan for years, and all the reviews say the new record, Songs in A&E, is their best since they first made it big with Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space.
"I'll be settling into my favourite chair and turning the volume up as high as I can stand it."
Tuesday, 5.20pm - Reporter, Neil Graham writes: "Tonight I will once again be hiding the remote from the wife and watching Euro 2008.
"France and Italy are fighting it out to stay in the tournament but I'll also be keeping one eye on the Dutch who have been brilliant so far.
"However, France have far too many Arsenal players and my colleague Jo Hall fancies all of the Italy squad, so tonight I will be cheering on the mighty Romania!"
Monday, 5.30pm - Sales Manager, Fran Dover writes: "Tonight I will be playing the new Virtual Villagers 3 PC game I got for my Birthday yesterday.
"I first downloaded Virtual Villagers off the net about two weeks ago and had a whole village named after all my work colleagues, who all lived well into their 70's.
"My son Bryan, 13, and I have become addicted to it and when we found out that there was a new chapter I just had to get a copy.
"Bryan and I will probably argue about whose turn it is to play it all night."
Friday, 5pm - Sports reporter John Burgess writes: "I am going to see arguably one of the best, and certainly most popular, rockabilly bands on the British scene at the moment - Jack Rabbit Slim.
"The gig is at Greetham Village Hall, down the A1, near Oakham. Venue is bit tricky to find but it will be worth it I promise you.
"With wild singer Bob Butfoy and ace guitar man Darryl Ince, the band produce their own brand of what they describe as 'Sleazeabilly'.
"Support band is the Hot Chickens, a French outfit I first caught at Hemsby in May. Not really my cup of tea but I'm prepared to give them a second chance I guess. Don't like electric bass guitars - not for rockabilly anyway.
"My mates Martin and Robin will be DJing, keeping the usually large and enthusastic crowd jiving and bopping.
"Be there or be square . . ."
- Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "Tonight I'll be having a much-needed night in to watch my favourite TV show Project Runway.
"It's getting close to the end of this season and tonight the designers are challenged to create an outfit inspired by art.
"This week will see one designer eliminated, leaving the finalists who will have to create a collection to be shown at New York Fashion Week."
- Reporter Neil Graham writes: "Gripped by Euro fever, I shall be watching the the do-or-die clash between hosts Switzerland and Turkey tonight.
"With England's failure to qualify, I like to pick a favoured team in each fixture and will go with my tried and tested method again tonight.
"As Switzerland will field at least one Arsenal player, I will be passionately behind Turkey. Come on Colin Kazim-Richards!"
- Reporter Marie Baker writes: "Tonight I'm heading to the Palace Theatre in Newark to see soul band The Commitments and I can't wait!"
"I thought I'd treat my dad to a night out as he's a big fan, too.
"I am a little worried that I'll get carried away when the band plays Mustang Sally and start bopping in the aisles like some crazed loony."
- Receptionist Sheila Bailey writes: "I'm going to spend the evening working in my garden.
"I've bought a couple of sunflowers today, so one of my jobs is going to be to plant them.
"I quite like gardening, although it's more of a necessity than a passion!"
- Thursday: Editor Tim Robinson writes: "Tonight I'm going to the end-of-show party for Terry Shelbourne's cartoon exhibition at Grantham Museum.
"Terry, the Journal's legendary cartoonist, has invited friends and family to the museum to mark the end of his A Life in Pictures exhibiton, which features Terry's cartoons from down the years.
"His gallery of work is absolutely fascinating, amusing and a total one-off.
"Loads of people have been to see it in the past few months and have relived some great moments in Grantham's history through the eyes of its most astute observers."
- Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: "Everyone at the Journal seems to be staying late at the office tonight, but a number of us are hoping to be home in time to catch The Apprentice on BBC1 at 9pm.
"It's the penultimate episode and the remaining candidates are due to be grilled by Sir Alan's henchmen.
"I'll be rooting for Lucinda, who seems to be the only one without a totally abrasive personality."
Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "Tonight I'm off to Rock City in Nottingham to see Guillemots.
"I've been told by lots of people they're brilliant live so let's hope it's a good gig."
Field Sales Rep, Emma Anthony, writes: "Tonight I'm off to the comedy night at the Fig Tree in Barkstone-le-Vale.
Top comedians perform at these nights - a lot of them have even performed at the Edinburgh Fringe - so it should be a hilarious night out!
Advertising rep Matthew Claridge writes: "Tonight I'll be hitting the town down at Club Miami in Westgate.
"But I'm going to try to keep it to a quiet one - I don't want to be too rough tomorrow!"
Photographer Toby Roberts writes: "Tonight I'll be cheering on England in their friendly match against America.
"I'll be watching it in the pub. Even though there's nothing riding on the match, it'll be interesting to see how our players perform.
"Let's just hope JT doesn't cry again!"
Field sales rep Leanne Dalby writes: "Tonight I'll be settling down in front of the TV to watch The Apprentice on BBC1 at 9pm.
"I'm rooting for Helene and think she could do well in tonight's task which involves renting out top-of-the-range cars."
Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: "Tonight I'm going to the Junction in Cambridge to see Scottish Seventies funk outfit Average White Band.
"They're all getting on a bit and there are only two original members left, but it promises to be funk-tastic!"
Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "Tonight is the biggest night of the year, if not the last nine years, for me and thousands of other Manchester United fans.
"I'll be nervously sitting down in front of the TV to watch them play Chelsea in the first all-English European Cup final in Moscow.
"My colleague Neil and his girlfriend Julie will be coming over but if he continues with his typical pessimism before the match, saying United will lose 1-0, he might yet be uninvited.
"Hopefully tomorrow we'll both have big smiles on our faces. Come on United!"
Advertising manager Lisa Williams writes: "Tonight I will be going to a meeting of Grantham Business Club at Sorrentos restaurant in Market Place.
"Tonight we will be networking and discussing local issues with local businesses.
"It should be even more fun than usual this evening as there will be a talk on wine from Bottoms Up, with a possible demonstration and tasting session."
Reporter Marie Baker writes: "Although not what I'd call glamorous, tonight I'll be cooking my speciality for my mum and three-year-old sister Abbie - spaghetti bolognese. And for pudding I'm making rhubarb crumble and custard. I say making but what I really mean is taking it out of the packet and sticking it in the microwave! My mum and I will be catching up while I try to keep Abbie amused by fetching out every toy, pan and pot I can find."Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "On Sunday I'll be celebrating my birthday so the festivities begin tonight with a few quiet drinks with my friends Ami and Emma in town.
"Then I head off to London tomorrow to watch the FA Cup Final and then on to a Brazilian club in Covent Garden where about 15 of us will enjoy Brazilian food and mojitos and plenty of dancing to live samba music."
Sports reporter John Burgess writes: "I will be off to what one of my colleagues calls my 'leather and chains' weekends.
"No, not a bondage event, but the 40th Hemsby Rock n Roll weekender in Norfolk.
"I shall be joining my mates from Grantham and around 3,000 others from around the world to see some of the top national and international rockabilly acts going.
"Headlining is my namesake, legendary Sun Records recording artist Sonny Burgess.
"Maybe more familiar to the masses, Dale Hawkins - famous for the original of Susie Q - is also a star billing.
"Eighties favourites Levi Dexter and The Blue Cats will also be sending the crowd wild.
"The fun kicks off tonight with The Sundowners and Small Town Giants at the Hemsby Party Nite.
"Put your cat clothes on, there's good rockin tonight...and tomorrow, and the day after, and the day after that!"
Wednesday, 5.30pm - Reporter Neil Graham writes: "Tonight I will be popping along to the Guildhall to watch the 'world premiere' of Open Wide- the soon to be smash-hit comedy by the Grantham Dramatic Society.
"I'll be reviewing the opening night of the show. It features an over-sexed dentist hoping for a cosy night in with his sexy receptionist...which sounds just up my street."
Tuesday, 5.10pm - Telesales Rep Claire Browning writes: "Tonight I'll be busy preparing for my 21st birthday tomorrow.
"I'm looking forward to my first driving lesson and am hoping for lots of pink and fluffy presents."
Monday, 5.15pm - Field Sales Rep, Emma Anthony, writes: "Tonight I will be let free from work around 6ish then it's off home for a quick shower and then down to my local- The Fig Tree in Barkestone-le-vale for the monthly comedy night.
"It starts around 8pm so I will get there just in time to get a large glass of white wine in and then I can relax and enjoy three top acts from all over the country and laugh myself silly- hopefully!"
Reporter Neil Graham writes: "This weekend I will be watching the final day of the football season through my fingers and praying United get the win and stop the evil Blues from snatching the title.
"Either I'll be drowning my sorrows or celebrating a great result."
Exclusive advertisement account executive Robyn Houlden writes:"Tonight I'm off for an epic night out! My colleague, field sales rep Emma Anthony, and I are off to the Gorkha Square restaurant in Wharf Road to sample a seven course meal. I'm going to write about our experience in July's Exclusive magazine, so watch this space!
"We also decided that afterwards we are going to hit the town and reward ourselves with some well earned drinks, to celebrate the weekend.
"But I must say having not been out in Grantham for a long, long time, so I am unsure what to expect - but we'll give it a go.
"And we plan to be at work bright eyed tomorrow morning - no hangovers please!"
Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: "I've tried to fight it, but I'm addicted - I'll be settling down at 9pm to watch The Apprentice. I'm still not quite sure why I like this show, especially considering the contestants are all utterly despicable and Sir Alan Sugar's business acumen is under suspicion.
"But tonight they're all off to Morocco to try their hand at bartering. It'll doubtless mean the wannabe executives will speak loudly and slowly to people who don't speak English and you can guarantee one of them will start droning on about giving 110 per cent - so I'm sure it's going to be excellent."
Tuesday, 4.50pm - Field Sales Rep, Emma Anthony, writes: "Tonight I will finish work around 6pm then it's a quick dash down the A1 to Great Ponton to muck out my horse and take her out on the UK Chasers cross country course and make the most of this fab weather.
"Then it's back home to Barkestone-le-Vale for a nice walk down the canal with my boyfriend to my mum's house where I can watch Eastenders and have my tea- can't beat my mum's cooking!"
Friday, 4.30pm - Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "It doesn't sound very exciting, but tonight I'm catching a train to London.
"I'm not going down there to see a show or attend a glamorous star-studded party, but even better than that for me, I'm staying over ready for the start of my holiday tomorrow morning when I'll be catching a plane to Milan.
"After spending Saturday and Sunday in the world's fashion capital and trying not to break the bank on handbags and shoes, I'll be making my way to Venice, then to Rome and Pompeii.
"It's a hard life!"
Thursday, 5pm - Reporter Marie Baker writes: "Tonight, I'll be pub crawling to celebrate winning the Journal bonus ball syndicate! My lucky number nine made it's debut last night, so I'll be getting the drinks in. We'll start off in the Goose for some cheap nosh to line our stomachs before heading elsewhere for a few. Cheers!Wednesday, 5pm - My evening will start with a dash, splash and dash – that's dash home from the office, a quick splash in the 'sheep dip' and then dash back to what to me often seems like a second home - the Guildhall theatre - where I shall have my 'luvvie' head on to review St Peter's Hill Players' opening night of Eric Chappell's comedy Theft.
I like Chappell's stuff – the comic element makes you feel good but there's always a bit of underlying pain in it, a bit like squeezing zits!
Really looking forward to it. Looks an interesting piece of casting.
I'll be in my favourite seat. Sat in it so many times this year I'm wearing a groove ... or two.
Somebody once asked me if you need a special skill to be a reviewer.
"An ability to write in the dark," says I.
But it's a smashing place to be. Lots of friends to say hello to ... including the volunteers who help out on show nights. If you've never been to the theatre, I recommend it as a great night out.
Tuesday, 5pm - Journal Chief Sub-editor Graham Newton writes: "I'll be at home in front of the box cheering on Man Utd against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final. As a Leeds fan I can't believe I just said that, but I am hoping for a Liverpool - Man Utd final
"I'll also be keeping one eye on the Grantham Town match. The Gingerbreads play at Nantwich tonight in their Unibond League Division One play-off semi-final.
"Here's to a successful end-of-season for Leeds, the Gingerbreads and Liverpool!"
Monday, 5pm - Journal editor Tim Robinson writes: "Tonight I'll be attending the charter anniversary dinner of the Rotary Club of Grantham.
"It's a black tie do at Belton Woods - so I'm sure Grantham's great and the good will all be there.
"I will, however, be taping Paul Merton in China (Five, 9pm) - my Monday evenings have been a complete vacuum since the latest series of Curb Your Enthusiasm ended on More 4 three weeks ago."
Friday, 5pm - Reporter Marie Baker writes: "Tonight I'll be treating myself to a couple of glasses of wine to numb the pain of the house cleaning extravaganza I have planned for tomorrow!
Then in the afternoon I might head to the cinema to watch chick flick Fools Gold and fill up on popcorn and chocolate.
I'll be grabbing the vid cam to capture all the fun of the St George's Day event on St Peter's Hill on Sunday, so don't forget to go online on Monday to watch the video."
Thursday 5pm - Assistant editor Bob Hart writes: It's Thursday, so I'm off to the climbing wall at Grantham's Mere's Leisure Centre.
It's not a bad little wall and there are instructors there to help you get started if you've never climbed before.
There are a couple of routes I keep falling off but I'm determined to carry on trying until either I succeed or I do myself an injury ...
Wednesday, 5pm - Chief reporter Jo Hall writes: "Tonight I'm off to the pub with my dad and cousin and my colleagues Neil and Toby to watch Manchester United play Barcelona in the Champions League.
"We're all massive United fans (apart from Toby) and are hoping to see United stroll to victory over Barcelona ready for the second leg at Old Trafford.
"My prediction for the game is 1-0 to United with a goal from Ronaldo.
"Neil, the most pessimistic football fan I know, thinks it's going to be 2-1 to Barca, but we'll get through to the final.
"We're desperately hoping for a United vs Liverpool final as it'd be the best thing ever to beat them in a European Cup Final (sorry to my Scouse mates!)."
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