17 JUNE 2006, page 79

The History Boys

FRANK KEATING L ast Saturday afternoon in Frankfurt’s tent-like Waldstadion, British football writing’s dumpling eminence Malcolm Brodie, 80 next birthday, laid out his pad and......

Your Problems Solved

Dear Mary Q. I recently celebrated my CP (civil partnership), having been with my boyfriend for almost 21 years. I had planned it for months and arranged a flamenco evening at a......

Q. Close Friends And Neighbours Are Opening Their Garden To

the public in order to raise money for a local charity. We know the garden well, of course, but although I had intended to support our friends by helping to swell the numbers,......

Q. When I Entertain I Do Love To Offer Eton

Mess at this time of year, but so many people are on diets they won’t eat it. What puddings are non-fattening, Mary? Name withheld, Hereford Road, London W2 A. Only the cream......