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Fun in the Sun Is Not for This Karaoke Queen ; Last Night's Television Su Carroll Sees Benidorm On Itv1

IT WAS the hot Spanish sun that did for me. Nothing to do with the sangria, you understand. Karaoke beckoned and everyone else was taking part. Not us. Then a new holiday acquaintance leaned over and said: "No one knows you. You'll never see these people again."

Best of Digital Sport

Live Rugby Union. Sky Sports 2, 7.30am. Taranaki v Otago (kick- off 7.35am). This morning's Air New Zealand Cup match comes from the Yarrow Stadium. Live Football League. Sky Sports 1, 12.30pm. Preston North End v West Bromwich Albion (kick-off 12.45pm). The weekend's Championship fixtures get under way with this afternoon's clash at Deepdale. Live ICC Champions Trophy Cricket. Sky Sports 2, 1.00pm. The second semi-final of the tournament comes from the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, ...

Planning to Pop the Question? Visit Chudleigh First ; Prime Choice: Michael Bowman, Chudleigh .

MICHAEL Bowman's 2pm sale at Chudleigh Town Hall on Saturday, October 10 will include two typed letters signed by this nation's great 20th century leader and statesman, Sir Winston Churchill. On Christmas Eve 1958, Churchill took the trouble to write from Chartwell to Brigadier Sir John Smyth VC MP, thanking him for his letter inviting Churchill to become the first President of the Victoria Cross Association. Churchill wonders whether a VC recipient might be a more appropriate choice, suggest...

Autumn Lines Up a Feast of Talent ; Top Draw: White Space Art, Totnes .

ABUSY autumn approaches at White Space Art in Totnes. A new exhibition launches today - The Figure, The Landscape and the Still Life - boasting the talents of three South West artists, Vanessa Bowman, David Brayne RWS and June Launder. The mysterious figures of Brayne (pictured) have been exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and at galleries across the UK, while Launder and Vanessa Bowman have developed a loyal following from regular exhibitions at this gallery and natio...

Step This Way for a Perfect Goose ; in Season with Michaelmas Goose in Season This Week, Food Editor Becky Sheaves Discovers How to Cook This Most Traditional of Dishes in a Way That Caters for Modern Diets with Michaelmas Goose in Season This Week, Food Editor Becky Sheaves Discovers How to Cook This Most Traditional of Dishes in a Way That Caters for Modern Diets

NEXT week Tavistock celebrates its annual Goose Fair, which dates back to the 12th century. To mark the event, one of the town's top chefs, Peter Gorton, is on a mission to revive the custom of eating roast goose at this time of year. "Goose is the only poultry that is truly seasonal and it's ready right now," he explains. "That's why Goose Fairs are always held around Michaelmas (September 29). It's when farmers drove their flocks of spring-born geese into the town to sell. Back in the day, ...

Roast Goose with a Tangle of Greens, Potato Knish and Spicy Fruit Relish

Goose A 5kg (11lb) goose serves six, or four with plenty of leftovers. Cook for 22 minutes per kg (10 minutes per lb) Preheat oven to 190C/375f/Gas mark 5. Prick the skin all over with a sharp fork, use a little olive oil to rub in salt and pepper. Put a little water in a deep baking pan. Steam encourages fat to drain and stops skin browning too quickly. Rest goose on metal grill to allow fat to pour off into pan.

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Why Geese Are in Season Now

FARMER Phil Dunning of Goose Slade Farm in East Coker, who supplied the goose for this recipe, explains: "With free-range geese, the laying season is dictated by their body clock's response to the length of the day. They lay from the spring equinox in March through until midsummer. "So free-range geese from each year's laying season are ready to eat between the autumn equinox near Michaelmas (September 29) and the winter solstice at Christmas.

Give Us a Break David Prowse

I don't know why they bother making programmes To fill the gaps on digital TV It's less about expansion of our choices Than an endless, advertising jamboree. One infantile commercial on another And, just in case their jingles leave us cold They throw in half a dozen tacky trailers Before the next instalment can unfold.

Theory of Evolution On Why Clubs Thrive or Die ; Chess Bob Jones

AS WE celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin this may be a good moment to reflect on the evolution of chess clubs. Like all organisms, they evolve through the years, some thriving while others become extinct. It is many years, for example, since places such as Winkleigh and Dawlish had their own clubs.

Bisque's Hot Offer

GORGEOUS Bisque radiators are now available at the official Bisque outlet website with discounts of 50 per cent. Stock consists of discontinued items in new condition and of the high quality you'd expect from Bisque. There is a good range of towel radiators as well as classic radiators and sculptural, high-end designer models. Founded 30 years ago, Bisque offers beautiful radiators as an alternative to standard, ugly panels. The company's products have won international design awards and been...

Competition of the Week

BAKER Street specialises in the design and creation of bespoke, solid wood kitchens, bedrooms, studies and freestanding furniture. It uses traditional joinery methods, solid natural materials and architectural standards of design to produce beautiful cabinetry that's made to last a lifetime. Its passion for quality and attention to detail means that every piece of furniture and kitchen is built to the finest specification and is completely unique to its owner and their own personal style. It ...

The Diary ; Really Useful Bargains Alison Cork has Some Great Ideas for the Home and Garden

FROM tomorrow, the whole world is expected to embrace the intergalactic for World Space Week. Don't miss out on this fantastic holiday; take your home into the future with some of the most contemporary and advanced designs on the market. The Lollipop Shoppe is a real gem, showcasing a variety of contemporary and modern design by both established and up and coming designers. Take a look at the sale section of its website, www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk, for some cutting edge bargains guaranteed t...

Keeping Summer Alive ; Interior Design Caroline Palk Suggests Ways of Using Wood to Add a Holiday Feel to Your Home

MEMORIES of glorious summer holidays spent in warmer climes may be fading fast, but there are plenty of decorating tricks that will conjure up the essence of distant shores and delight the senses. One simple makeover on the walls will instantly lighten and brighten an interior - washed boards. These can be installed either as tongue and groove, lapped, or simply abutting.

Discount of the Week

CHOOSING to relocate your computer to a room built by Smart Garden Offices is a clever way to enjoy a comfortable home office space; and you don't even need to apply for planning permission. Designed and manufactured in the UK, these buildings include gorgeous features like Georgian windows and spacious vaulted ceilings. You also have peace of mind as far as security goes, as every design is robust and fully insulated with reinforced building specifications, and all offices come complete with...

Festival of 'Farm to Fork'

Dirty Nails: Tackling the Weeds

THIS week Dirty Nails has been busy turning over bits and pieces of open ground on his plot where areas have been vacated by harvested crops. He likes to do this sooner rather than later as it not only pleases his eye when leaning on a spade and contemplating the work ahead, but also keeps on top of the weeds. Dirty Nails tries to be meticulous in this department. Removing unwanted invaders before they have a chance to set seed or send down long tap roots saves much time and backache in the l...

Bookseller's Choice

The Wmn Books Chart

Bestselling titles from the Westcountry's independent bookshops This week's top 10 comes from Simon and Natasha Church of The Book Stop 3 Market Street, Tavistock, telephone 01822 617244 1 The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown A new code-cracking yarn from multi-million copy best-selling author of The Da Vinci Code Bantam, Pounds 18.99 2 Running Wild - Michael Morpurgo Set in Indonesia, this is the tale of nine-year-old Will's struggle to survive in the rainforest in the aftermath of the tsunami, with ...

Readers Share Their Modern Delights...

My delight is to choose the right time each year to visit the Teign Valley and look for wild daffodils. The first glimpse of these delicate yellow flowers among the green is exciting - and then to walk along by the river and come upon a large patch of them shining bright yellow in the sun fills my heart with delight. Joy James, Teignmouth What makes me really, really happy from the heart is when my son Jamie comes home from his training as a Royal Marine and we can be a proper family again.