Table manners are something that seems to be going out of fashion these days, perhaps it is because many of us don't eat at the table any more. I think this is very sad. The old saying ‛families who eat together stay together' is true, because meal times should be a time for communication and discussion - whether it is about world affairs, general chit chat or what has happened at school that day.

What does summer smell like to you? A perfect English rose in full bloom? The sweet waft of honeysuckle or intoxicating scent of Jasmine blossom on a balmy evening? Freshly cut grass? The list goes on and is, of course, completely personal.