2 OCTOBER 2004, page 79

Summer Fruits

FRANK KEATING S ummer came to an end in theatrically symbolic manner last weekend as the last rites of the cricket season were administered in (almost literally) pitch darkness......

Q. My Flatmate Recently Departed For A Fortnight's...

behind several days' worth of dirty plates. When I asked if he'd mind washing them up before going, he replied that he had no intention of doing so. because he knew I'd do them......

Q. I Was Recently Stopped For Speeding By A Policeman.

After we had got to the stage where he took down my full name he started to address me by my Christian name. In this new spirit of intimacy, how should I address him in return,......

Q. May I Pass On A Tip To Readers Who

are planning to travel from Paddington station in the near future? Locked ticket barriers are now in place which prevent all those without tickets from boarding the trains. With......

Q. Thank You Very Much For Your Cornish Crumble Recipe.

I made it right away, then made an adult version with orange curacao sprinkled over the bananas and grated orange rind added to the topping, for which I used half a cup of oats,......