4  Organised and clear record of forthcoming appointments (8)

 8  Get rid of clue for "Verdi" (5,3)

 9  Almost, but not quite, time for bed (4)

10 Lots of old pairs of trousers (4)

11 Sources of crude artwork somewhere in Somerset (3,5)

12 Arrival of butcher and vet (6)

14 Listen out for this Christmas decoration (6)

16 Weapon search after eldest son is reported (3,5)

18 Such bottoms look bigger in some trousers (4)

19 Drink you and I consume at home (4)

20 Military order for some blazing logs (4,4)

22 Horse box has fastening to secure bolt (8)

23 Tall plant found among giant reeds (4)

 2  Judy's floral decoration? (7)

 3  Some twelve score members of Christmas workforce (5)

 4  Soft murmuring sound from Bill's companion (3)

 5  Piglet needing several toilet stops on the return journey (6,3)

 6  Grandmother eager to get cotton fabric (7)

 7  A new setter for The Guardian? (5)

11 No longer having nowt, moved away from London (3,2,4)

13 Students heading off to become breadwinners (7)

15 Increase the size of general supply (7)

17 National flag seen over hotel (5)

18 Extremely blonde fellow's first Italian suit (5)

21 Have some cake, perhaps, with tea after cycling (3)