After some serious consideration and diary-checking, I’m becoming a Dryathlete.

Just for a month though, so don't worry. This is a totally achievable goal. And mocktails are totally just as good, right? Right.

All through January I’m not going to touch alcohol. Not a drop. Not even those amazing cherry liqueur chocolates. So instead of buying me a single malt whisky or a gin and tonic this January, I’d like you to donate. Every pound helps Cancer Research UK, so you know it's for a good cause.

I’ll be donating my drinking money, and designated driver's fees. And if I happen to slip off the wagon, I’ll chuck in an extra £15 to make up for it.

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.