12 JULY 2003, page 63

Fans For A Fortnight

MICHAEL HENDERSON A bright young star won the men's final at Wimbledon. Roger Federer has long been regarded as the most talented player among the younger, post-Sampras......

Q. On Doctor's Orders, I've Recently Had To Lay Off

some of my favourite foods — bread, shepherd's pie, spaghetti carbonara, etc. Would it be polite to refuse a dinner invitation, when I know that the food served won't agree with......

Q. Last Weekend I Escorted My 17-year-old God-daughter To A

performance of The Barber of Seville performed by Opera Project in the grounds of Doddington Place in Kent. The object was to raise funds for the Kent Association for the Blind,......

Q. My Wife And I Were Disappointed Not To Be

invited to our friends' wedding, as we had spent a lot of quality time with them over the past 18 months or so: holiday, shooting, meals out, golf, etc. Also, the bride had rung......