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Hello,   After the week we've had, there's no better time to batten down the hatches. We've rounded up the best cosy pubs where you can shelter from the Brexit storm... or warm up after a bracing winter walk.  In fact, an evening by the fire might inspire you to get away from it all over the Christmas period, without ever having to get on a plane. There's still time to book an idyllic country cottage, and we've chosen our favourites, whether you have a family of two or 12. December too far away? You can get in the festive mood straight away, with a whole host of winter illuminations around the country, as well as Birmingham's Christmas market - the biggest outside of Germany.  Our wine club this week has a wonderful selection of tipples for less than £8. And if you fancy yourself as a bit of a Michelin star in the kitchen, chef Jason Atherton has a challenge for you...   Speaking of posh nosh, have you noticed a change in your local supermarket lately? We have a special report on how Iceland has gone upmarket, and is blazing a trail with its ethical credentials.   We've got another frozen fish in the paper too, or rather a mermaid. Spare a thought for Lindsey Cole, who is swimming 200 miles along the chilly Thames to raise awareness of plastic pollution.    In sport, Jo Pavey tells i that she is targeting Olympics No 6 in Tokyo and reveals the secrets of staying fit in your forties. We also have rugby autumn internationals: England v Japan / Ireland v New Zealand / Scotland v South Africa.   Plus, as always, there's our popular puzzles pull-out, handy 7-day TV guide, insightful comment section on the week's biggest topics and useful money advice.   Whatever you are doing, we hope you have a wonderful weekend.   Don't forget to pick up your copy of iweekend from all good newspaper retailers.   Siobhan Norton Assistant Editor  i The nation's news, straight to your inbox.  Sign up to the i newsletter today! Sign Up

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