Hammers hospitality. 21/12/10

A HAMMERS hero gave West Ham fans a boost before Christmas by appearing at the Liberty Romford club store on Tuesday.

Scott Parker took time out over the busy Christmas period to meet fans and sign merchandise. The two-time West Ham player of the year spent more than two hours in the store making sure that all fans that braved the cold weather got their chance to have souvenirs signed. 

Sir Ian at school 10/12/10

AWARD-WINNING actor Sir Ian McKellen paid a visit to a secondary school in Gravesend, Kent, to promote anti-bullying last December.

Sir McKellen, most famous for his work in theatre and his role as Gandalf the wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, hopes by talking in schools across England he can tackle and reduce the levels of homophobic bullying in the education system.