What’s the connection between J R R Tolkien and Charles Dickens? We know that they were two of the most incredible and well respected authors of their time and their popularity has endured over the years, but what other connection could there possibly be?

I was looking forward to my long 2012 Easter break. I'd been working incredibly long hours and, by mid Thursday afternoon, I couldn't wait to finish my working week and spend four days relaxing. But was it to be? Don't be daft; of course it wasn't!

Around the world crumpets are known to be very much a British Institution. It seems that, throughout history, toasted crumpets have been served in the drawing room with afternoon tea in front of a roaring log fire.