Our columnist fondly looks back on the desserts that delighted our taste buds in the Seventies…

In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

Giles Catchpole hopes for cool heads in cold climes

THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE

LIBBY PURVES

Was really interested to read your article about Twiddle Muffs (issue No 8104). A few years ago, our WI made hundreds, but we also made twiddle cushions as we realised men were happier with the cushio