A for effort

GRAN, you know I love the hotel. But I’m not the person you need,” Emma said. “You publicise those events you run,” her gran, Betty, replied. “I’m sure you could use some of those skills to help build

Maybe it was time for Conrad to loosen up a little

I am, generally, indiscriminate in my enthusiasm for vegetables. But not when it comes to potatoes. I don’t cook them often, so I never bothered growing them in my veg patch. They take up too much spa

T ess sat at her kitchen table surrounded by friends. They were busy planning this year’s annual Oak Apple celebrations. ‘I love your poster,’ said Martina, Tess’ new neighbour. ‘Your photo of the oak

IT had been a long, hard drive. Frances had left early, hoping to get away before the rush hour – only to discover that the rush hour started earlier still. She stopped for a break further south than

Mary was as good as any lad – and she was going to prove it