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So summer is officially here and with it come the quintessential summer past times – long days in the park, balmy evenings in the garden and of course a nice tipple to get the party started.

French Connection has delivered another truly original, beautifully unique collection for Autumn 2009. Indulge in their ethos where trends are obsolete and original design rules, become free to create your own style from French Connection’s coveted wardrobe.

Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery. Phil is here to impart some pudding wisdom and help you create 12 fantastic classics, one pudcast a month.

A major new £3 million sponsorship deal for British Swimming aims to get thousands of kids and parents in the pool and learning to swim. The three-year funding from Kellogg’s ensures the continuation of their ASA Award Scheme - which has helped two million children learn core swimming skills over the last 12 years.

Summer has finally arrived - and that means it's crunch time as we swap our winter cover-ups for summer frocks and swimsuits. But how can we avoid resorting to crash dieting or short-term fixes to achieve that summer bod, so we can all feel good and look good in the sun this summer?

A free weekday lunchtime Picnic in the Park will be held in early July at a secret location in central London. As well as free picnic lunches for the first 2,000 people, a jazz band and giant garden games, there will be a 'sunshine zone' for sun worshippers and a 'chill-out zone' where you can kick back on a hay bale and flick through a selection of magazines.