Book clubbers of the world – unite!

What if we did Christmas differently this year? At Platinum, we’ve decided it’s time to rip up the rule book. For years we’ve been looking after everyone else – buying the gifts, basting the turkeys,

Zoe West shares her favourite picks for the week

Our dear mum, Barbara, who is now ninety years old, has been an avid reader of “The People’s Friend” magazine for many years. Her mother, Grace Mackay, also originally was a loyal reader for years. Mu

Ruth is unexpectedly alone in midlife. Her marriage has ended, her daughter is moving out, and her job offers little solace or distraction. Therefore, she is extremely excited when Sookie, her vivacio

LONDON HAS MORE MEMBERS’ CLUBS THAN ANY OTHER CITY. WHAT’S MORE SURPRISING IS THAT FAR FROM BEING RELICS OF THE PAST, A REVIVAL IS UNDERWAY, DISCOVERS ANNE CUTHBERTSON

MARIE peered out of the front room window, wondering if people would be on time. And not only that – what if nobody showed? She let the net curtain drop, listening to the kettle whistling in the kitch