In the news on Gransnet

Tornado rips through Oklahoma.

Mega farms - not very British?

Gay marriage bill passes committee stage. 

A&E must change or face collapse, NHS warned.

Over 66's 'should retake' driving test.

Quote of the week

"I always carry a corkscrew in my handbag. While it's not the best corkscrew in the world, it works OK if you don't have an ornamental sword handy." absent.

tea

Win a tea hamper

Win a selection of Silver Lantern teas and tisanes of the highest quality, along with a teapot to brew your own bespoke blends.

Bobike

Win Bobike child bicycle seat

Two gransnetters have the chance to win a top of the range Bobike child bicycle seat to strap onto their bikes.

Recipe of the week

A vegetarian Mexican feast in the form of feta and refried bean tacos from proudnana.

Mary Berry

Mary Berry

Catch up on Mary Berry's webchat where she tells us her favourite cake and and how to avoid soggy bottoms.

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The Great Gatsby

How good a novel is The Great Gatsby? Jon Connell explains why it has such a hold.

Caroline Flint

Call the midwife!

Caroline Flint describes delivering nine of her 12 grandchildren. What makes for a great birth? 

Nell Freudenberger

The Newlyweds

Nell answered our questions on cultural collision and whether her characters have a bright future.


mugs

Dementia Awareness Week

Alzheimer's Society is asking people to join the conversation on dementia and find out more.

Jay Griffiths

Jay Griffiths

Jay looks at what indigenous cultures can teach us about chlldren's relationship to the natural world.


Steve Jones

Religion v science

Prof Steve Jones talks about how genes help us to understand the world - and the Bible.

gardening

May gardening

Marvel at magic mushrooms (no, no), illuminate your garden and plant magnolias.