WELL, it is still pretty cold out there but I'm sure this week I saw some signs of spring weather - it can't be long before we are all getting our shorts on and heading for the nearest beer garden, can it?

Ah well, maybe I'm just kidding myself. Still the hint of sunshine does make you want to get out of the house more and so I'll be expecting you all down at Ikon tonight where I'll be playing some top party tunes to get you in the mood.

It is definitely worth heading down there, not just to see my smiling face but because there will be plenty of freebies: I'll be giving away tickets to a load of the biggest concerts this summer at the Arena in Manchester so I hope you are feeling lucky!

Remember, if you can't make it down (and I'm assuming here that you have broken both your legs and possibly an arm, too) then you can still listen to us on key 103 live from 11pm without even moving from the house.

Cool, eh? A good excuse for a party if ever I've heard one. Speaking of which, Happy Birthday to my mum, who is 49 this week! Hip, Hip Hooray and all that!