Beware children in masks and especially trick or treaters intent on bringing you to your knees at the end of the month.

Foam and bicycles are well starred this month, as is in-flight catering (but not air travel).

A street trader will look at you in a funny way on the 16th, construe this in any way that pleases you.

Public toilets should be given a wide berth on the 10th, apart from in expensive hotels which offer free heated towels.