16 JANUARY 1988, page 38

High Life

Piste off Taki I was warned by some of the most important people I know that London would be quiet this time of year. What they didn't tell me was how quiet. Annabel's this week......

Television

Keeping out of trouble Wendy Cope I t's a quiet time of year, a good oppor- tunity to stay home, do some work and avoid fattening food and drink. Dylan Thomas said that no one......

Gardens

Rare specimens Ursula Buchan A l that is left of Christmas are the precious memories — of piped carols in the shopping centre and disaster movies on television — and there is......