Well, having had a quiet few weeks recently which has given me a chance to get cracking with my book, the next few weeks are full of exciting events.

First up, next Monday I am involved with the Prince's Youth Business International 'Entreprenuer of the Year 2009' Awards. I'm part of the judging panel with Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden, The Sunday Times's Enterprise Editor Rachel Bridge and Apprentice finalist Claire Young. We have a short list of 4 finalists, and I think that it's going to be a very hard choice. The actual prize giving will be held at Clarence House with Prince Charles that evening.

www.youthbusiness.org

As part of 'Maths Week', I'll be giving a 'Mountaineering and Maths' based talk at Oldham Sixth Form College on the 18th, which will certainly test me and my rather hazy A-level maths memories.

On the 25th November I'll be presenting the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards at St James Palace again, which is always a great day out, meeting some fantastic people.

www.dofe.org

On the 29th I'm presenting an award at the Children's BAFTAs at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane - more info to follow!

www.bafta.org

On the 30th of November I am getting involved in the final stage of Bebo's Big Think Campaign with Tessa Jowell, Michelle Dewberry, Goldie and Ginny Lunn from the Prince's Trust. The competition offers young people the chance to play an active role in changing their communities and helping to build Britain's future. This is their chance to present ideas to a Cabinet Ministers, and tell them what they would do to tackle the issues that really matter to young people, including climate, crime and careers. For more information go to:
www.bebo.com/bigthink/

The competition closes on the 15th November, so check out the website and have your say!