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Restless legs
I notice a lot of your readers suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) at night. I used to have this until my GP prescribed tablets called DHS Continus. These have put a stop to the painful twitching which kept me awake for hours. I am happy to pass
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Family pain relief
Which painkiller would you recommend for our family medicine cabinet? I have two children, aged five and ten, and an elderly mum. Well, anything containing aspirin is absolutely banned for children these days because it can occasionally give them
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Once a fortnight
My daughter aged 16 has periods every 14 days.Is this normal? Certainly not. Having periods as often as this will probably cause anaemia before long. Also, it's a blooming nuisance for her. So she needs a medical check-up and blood tests. After that
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Frightening lightning
My daughter has been told by her school she shouldn't use her mobile phone during thunderstorms. Is this really true? Yes, it is. New research in the British Medical Journal shows a small number of people have been killed by lightning while holding
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Will love triumph?
I have fallen in love with a great guy and we hope to get married. The only problem is, he suffered a spinal injury last year after a motorbike accident. So will we be able to have a sex life? And will we be able to have children? It depends a lot on
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Bye-bye?
I was seriously considering the idea of marrying my boyfriend. However, he has just admitted to me he is bisexual. Is there any medication which would make him straight? Or could I get him a course of psychotherapy which would change his outlook? I'm
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Up to scratch
My scalp has become very itchy lately. The only time it stops is when I've just shampooed it. Is there anything I could put on it? Or should I see a specialist? I notice you live in a part of Sussex where nits have been quite common recently so that
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Getting the needle
I am very concerned about my teenage daughter, who seems listless and out of sorts. Also, she has half a dozen little pin-prick marks and bruises over the veins in her arms. What does this mean? The pin-pricks suggest she or somebody else has been
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Hot stuff
Since getting back from holiday in the tropics three weeks ago, I have felt ill, hot and shivery. I went to the surgery and the nurse said it was flu. I didn't see the doc but he left me a prescription for antibiotics. However, they haven't made me
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Riders set the wheels rolling for a good cause
Fifty intrepid cyclists set off for a gruelling bike ride on one of the hottest days of the year. The team of volunteers are now making their way 150 miles from Brighton to Paris in the annual Argus Appeal Bike Ride. Fund-raisers made sure they
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Deserved night out for Neil before critical scan
Cancer-stricken Neil Cooper has been getting out and about as he prepares for another scan to find out if pioneering chemotherapy is slowing its spread. Mr Cooper, from Portslade, enjoyed a meal at Donatello's in Brighton with family, friends and supporters
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Pedals power governor to Paris
Pupils enjoyed a French theme at school as they wished chairman of the governors bon voyage. Jeff White visited West Hove Infants' School with the bike he will pedal 150 miles from Brighton to Paris on. He is one of 50 cyclists taking part in the annual
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Third Argus Family Fun Day is a great success
Thousands of people enjoyed a day at the races and raised money for charity at the same time. The Argus teamed up with Brighton Racecourse for the third Argus Family Fun Day yesterday. People of all ages flocked to the course to enjoy the entertainment
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Captain Bob's charity night
A DJ is holding a charity evening to help raise money for a father with cancer. Brighton and Hove City Council principal solicitor, Bob Bruce, also promotes charity events under the pseudonym Captain Bob. His next fund-raiser is tonight in aid of
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Kind souls raise £3,000
The family of a toddler with a fatal ageing condition has sent out a big thank you to The Argus and our readers for their generosity. Three-year-old Ashanti White stole the hearts of people across Sussex, when it was reported that her body was ageing
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Race along for a great day out
People can enjoy a fun day out and raise money for local causes at the same time this weekend. The Argus has teamed up with Brighton Racecourse for the third Argus Family Fun Day. Proceeds from the event on Sunday will go to The Argus Appeal, which
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£60,000 raised for cancer dad
A fund-raising campaign to help a cancer-stricken father get the vital treatment he needs has passed the £60,000 mark. The milestone comes as Neil Cooper begins his fourth course of pioneering chemotherapy today. The 33-year-old from Portslade was
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Kennedy blooms in new playground
A nine-year-old will celebrate his birthday today in a garden partly created by volunteers from The Argus. Kennedy Wells has cerebral palsy and needed somewhere to stretch his muscles and improve his mobility. For five years he and his mother Shelagh
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Actor turns auctioneer for our appeal
Actor Brian Capron took charge of events at a school's charity auction which included a special lot sold to raise money for The Argus's Neil Cooper Appeal. The former Coronation Street baddie, who played Richard Hillman in the soap, turned auctioneer
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Social club digs deep to help 'ageing' toddler
People have raised hundreds of pounds to help a toddler with a fatal ageing condition. Three-year-old Ashanti White stole the hearts of people across Sussex when The Argus reported how her body was ageing eight times faster than normal. Her family
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Cancer dad appeal tops £52,000 mark
An appeal to help a father stricken by cancer has now raised more than £52,000. The money has been pouring in for the Neil Cooper Appeal since it was launched by The Argus at the end of April. Mr Cooper, 33, from Portslade is recovering from his
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Cancer dad appeal hits £50,000
The campaign to help cancer-stricken father Neil Cooper get the vital treatment he needs has reached £50,000. The milestone comes as he recovers from his third course of pioneering chemotherapy, which has already shown signs of success. Neil, 33
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Now for your chance to spend it like Beckham
While David Beckham bends it on the pitches in Germany, his football boot is raising money for more charitable causes back home. One of his left boots, signed by the England captain himself, will be auctioned in aid of The Argus Appeal from today.
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Anniversary dinner for cancer dad
A cancer-stricken young father has spoken of his amazement at the overwhelming support he has received as an appeal total reached more than £40,000. Neil Cooper said he was feeling good at the moment after recently undergoing a second bout of experimental
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Soccer sides to score for good causes
A seven-week football tournament has been launched to raise cash for two important causes. Organisers of the five-a-side competition in Brighton hope to raise as much money as possible for the Neil Cooper Appeal and a campaign to buy a new minibus
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Patsy presents school minibus that The Argus helped to buy
Actress Patsy Palmer presented a school with a new mini-bus after The Argus Appeal raised £3,000 towards the cost. The ex-EastEnders star visited Castledean School to hand over the keys for the £29,000 minibus on behalf of the Variety Club charity.
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How walkers raised thousands for dying father
Thousands of pounds has been raised for an appeal to help a dying father spend more time with his family. More than 30 adults and children held a sponsored walk along the 12 miles between Worthing Pier and the Palace Pier in Brighton for the Neil Cooper
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Letter: Three pals built this Thirties miniature
A home cinema was built by myself and two friends, sadly no longer with us - Denis Early, who went on to become an Odeon manager, and Leslie Stott, who was an architect. I managed the Gaiety Cinema in Brighton from 1959 to 1967. The 25 seats of the cinema
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July 24: Robinson still positive despite minor setback
Sussex may have lost the winning habit in the Championship but cricket manager Mark Robinson is confident it will not harm their chances of a second title in four seasons. The county's position at the top of the first division improved despite being frustrated
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Letter: I wasn't there
Regarding your story on Ken Bodfish and the Queen's Park Labour Party selection meeting (The Argus, July 19), I would like to point out I did not attend this meeting as reported. -Malcolm Prescott, Labour candidate, Wish Ward, Hove
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Trapped Dora tries an uplifting song
Veteran actress Dora Bryan sang All Things Bright and Beautiful to fellow shoppers trapped in a department store lift. She tried to raise spirits as they waited to be rescued in Marks and Spencer, Western Road, Brighton, on Saturday. Miss Bryan, 83, who
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Letter: Rubbish limerick
Whose neighbourhood was safe and clean. And traffic congestion obscene. -Jo Offer, Brighton
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Letter: Losing confidence
If it is true secretarial posts at Brighton and district hospitals are to be replaced with staff employed abroad, what right have hospitals to release private notes to foreign countries without the patients' permission? We have always understood medical
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MP lists doubts over suicide verdict
A Sussex MP has challenged an official inquiry's verdict that Iraqi weapons inspector David Kelly committed suicide. Dr Kelly was the man at the centre of a furore over the Government's "sexed up" dossier on Iraq's supposed weapons of mass destruction
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Letter: A great alternative
I totally support Pete Gillman concerning the arrival of the tuk-tuks in Brighton. I have found foreign drivers take me on the scenic route, mainly because they don't know their way around Brighton. I refuse to pay the extra when they do this. It's about
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MP lists doubts over suicide verdict
A Sussex MP has challenged an official inquiry's verdict that Iraqi weapons inspector David Kelly committed suicide. Dr Kelly was the man at the centre of a furore over the Government's "sexed up" dossier on Iraq's supposed weapons of mass destruction
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Letter: Tuk-tuks are just what the city needs
What a whirlwind of letters the tuk-tuks provoked (Letters, July 17) and what a variety of opinions, too. The best was Pete Gillman's well worth its pride of place. Thankfully, I have needed a taxi only rarely but, on those few occasions, I have found
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Cricket: Robinson positive despite draw
Sussex may have lost the winning habit in the Championship but cricket manager Mark Robinson is confident it will not harm their chances of a second title in four seasons. The county's position at the top of the first division improved despite being frustrated
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Speedway: Kennett helps Eagles conjure a win
Edward Kennett produced a moment of magic to help Eastbourne Eagles to another home win. But Jon Cook's men have given themselves a battle for the bonus point after struggling to a 50-45 home success over rock-bottom Oxford. Kennett outfoxed Adam Skornicki
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Tennis: Injured Murray watches Britain lose
The withdrawal of Andy Murray through whiplash was a pain in the neck for Great Britain as the home side lost their Davis Cup showdown with Israel 3-2 at Eastbourne yesterday. It was a day for domestic heroes and British captain Jeremy Bates almost found
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Luxury flats on historic site are completed
Two blue plaques have been unveiled to mark completion of a luxury seafront apartments complex. David Sumner, chairman of the Worthing Society conservation group, conducted the ceremony at the Warnes, near Splash Point, Worthing. The 72 flats were constructed
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Head of bus company condemns traffic plan
A bus company boss has described a plan to pedestrianise a street as "crazy". Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, has vowed to oppose a scheme to clear traffic from St James's Street, Brighton. Mr French said: "
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Outrage as water leaks worsen
A water firm which has banned 875,000 Sussex residents from using hosepipes wasted 93 million litres of water a day last year. New figures show Southern Water increased the amount of water it loses to leakage in 2005/06. It was one of only four firms
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New arrivals come with antidote
An aquarium has ordered anti-venom after becoming the first in the UK to house deadly sea snakes. The special serum, which has been ordered from Australian laboratories, needs to be injected within minutes of a bite from a banded sea snake to work. The
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Couple face wait in court battle to keep holiday villa
A British couple whose holiday villa is under threat from a Greek Cypriot laying claim to the land on which it is built face an anxious wait for the outcome of their legal bid to see him off. After four days in London's High Court, Mr Justice Jack reserved
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Mandy And The Magdalenas, Sanctuary Cella, Brunswick Street East, Hove
Cafe Noir is a monthly event at the Cella, where residents Mandy And The Magdalenas begin proceedings then introduce various guests. On Thursday, these were Hanna Burchell, a fascinating local singer/songwriter joined by Magdalena Reising for a stunning
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Nicholas Nickleby, Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester
Ralph Nickleby is a man who may be summed up by his belief that "all love is cant and vanity". Thus, when his freshly-widowed sister-in-law comes to him for support, he minimises his contribution while maximising its benefit to himself. More than capable
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Blithe Spirit, St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove
For the past 12 hours I have been keeping a watchful eye out for ghosts. Despite being a staunch disbeliever in all things supernatural, so convincing is Sarah Mann's performance as the deranged Madame Arcati I feel sure she must have conjured up something
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Letter: Missing Jill
My name is Calie Williams and I am trying to contact a woman called Jill Harris I haven't seen her for nearly 24 years. The last address I had for her was Queens Road in Hove and the last time I saw her was in December 1982. I am not sure if she remained
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Letter: Moving violation
I understand it is against the law to drive while using a mobile phone. So perhaps someone can explain to me why the police think they are exempt from this law? My daughter and I saw a police car driving slowly along Valley Road, towards the Old Village
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A family gives thanks
Cancer-stricken father Neil Cooper wakes up today with the best news he could possibly hope for. Results from his latest scan show pioneering chemotherapy treatment has reduced the size of the tumours on his chest and adrenal glands by another 20 per
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Carnival floats wouldn't be sunk
Nobody who was there will forget the 2006 Broadwater Carnival which quite literally went with a bang. As the procession was passing through the village, day turned to night and a storm erupted overhead. Adults flinched and children cried out as deafening
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Mobile phone dishes rejected
Residents have won their battle to stop more mobile phone dishes being added to a site in Hove. More than 100 people signed a petition against Vodafone's plans to add two dishes to the top of the old Saxon Works building in Olive Road. They are celebrating
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Pete's new best friend gets a tenner
Housemate Pete Stephenson has been saved the pain of seeing another close friend evicted from the Big Brother house. The Brighton-based singer, favourite to win the show, took part in a task on Sunday where he had to name his "best friend" in the house
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Passengers see train death fall
Horrified passengers watched as a man fell in front of a train as it sped through a busy station. Families were among those who witnessed the suspected suicide as they waited on the platform at Portslade on Saturday. The victim, who has not yet been identified
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Thousands march to help hospital
A giant procession filled the streets of Chichester to protest against the possible downgrading of a hospital. About 4,000 residents of Chichester, Bognor and surrounding villages joined the throng to support St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, which could
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Letter: Not so negative
Brighton Society committee members are concerned illustrations to the article "Saving our City or Bottling the City in Aspic" (The Argus, July 15) may have given the impression of a negative group. We objected to early schemes for the new library, a positive
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It cost me £2,000 to have baby at home
A mpther-of-two had to pay £2,000 to give birth because a short-staffed hospital could not provide a midwife. Hannah Quinn had meticulously planned every detail of the birth of her second child at home in Trafalgar Road, Portslade, and had a birthing
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Letter: A splendid concert for the Dome's organ
I represent a large worldwide group which has a great interest in theatre and concert organs and we would like to congratulate Mike Timberlake on his succinct and well-written comments regarding Mike Howard's review (Letters, July 13) of the first concert
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Storms bring chaos to town
Thousands of revellers fled to safety when a ferocious thunderstorm erupted at the height of a carnival procession. There were no serious injuries but a man suffered burns to a hand when lightning struck his umbrella. Children attending Broadwater Carnival
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Letter: Concrete peril
I was dismayed to read Heather James' self-congratulatory letter about the building of a skate park at Hove Lagoon (The Argus, July 18). Does she really believe it is right to cover with concrete yet another piece of recreational grass, next door to a
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Letter: Hockey is good
I read with dismay some negative and uninformed comments about the plans of Cardinal Newman School and our local hockey club to develop part of the large sports field adjoining Old Shoreham Road into two astro-turf hockey pitches and a clubhouse. We are
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Letter: Paving paradise? Plan is as bad as we thought
I was at the meeting called by residents to hear the planning officer and the headmaster of Cardinal Newman School explain the planned development of BHASVIC playing field (The Argus, July 14) . For the more than 90 people crammed into the hall it was
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Kuipers gives McGhee a selection dilemma
Mark McGhee today admitted his hard-working senior goalkeepers are giving him a tough selection decision for the new season. Wayne Henderson and Michel Kuipers appear to be neck and neck in the race to start the League One campaign between the posts at
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Cabbies fuel fare increase
Taxi drivers want a fuel surcharge added to fares as pump prices soar. The Worthing Taxi Association said the increase would only kick in after prices had exceeded a certain level. The association wants a fixed supplement of 20p per journey when the price
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Sussex wine sparkles in world contest
A Sussex sparkling wine has been named the best in the world. Nyetimber vineyard's Classic Cuvee 1998 won a gold medal and was named best in class at International Wine and Spirit Competition, the industry's most prestigious award. It is the second year
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Police bill Reid over abandoned merger
Sussex Police has billed the Government for £1 million over preparations it had made for the now abandoned plan to merge with Surrey. Sussex Police Authority issued the Home Office with the invoice in response to Home Secretary Dr John Reid's confirmation
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Top nursery to close after funds crisis
A nursery praised for providing high-quality education to toddlers is closing because of a funding crisis. Littlehampton Community School Nursery has been running since 1992 and provides places for 51 children next to the school in Elm Grove Road. The
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Girl injured in tombstoning accident
Police have repeated warnings about "tombstoning" after a teenage girl was injured falling 30ft on to submerged rocks. The 14-year-old was the latest to be hurt jumping into the sea from a height, when she plunged from Newhaven harbour arm at 7.30pm last
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Fight for Samad is a fight for future of a failing system
Mohammed Samad, 22, from Hurstpierpoint, is being deported. His homeland Sri Lanka, a country on the verge of civil war, is not deemed dangerous and he is likely to be sent back later this year. At a time when the British asylum laws are in a state of
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Dancing In The Streets, Theatre Royal, Brighton, July 24-29
In early-Sixties Motor Town Detroit, local kids were looking for a style of music they could call their own. They found it at the Motown Hitsville studio. Part narrative, part concert-style, Dancing In The Streets celebrates Motown's overflowing catalogue
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Paolo Nutini, Hanbury Ballroom, Brighton
It's a rare day when a new musician grabs you body and soul and reminds you why music matters. It's even more rare when that musician is only 19. But Paolo Nutini is on the verge of greatness as a packed crowd at The Hanbury Ballroom on Friday night testified
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Buck 65, Sussex Arts Club, Brighton
Richard Terfry knows a thing or two about where to find the right words. The MC, producer and turntablist, better known as Buck 65, discovered they definitely can't be found in Pamela Anderson's bosom during a recent appearance on US television but throughout
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Still Life and Between Mouthfuls New Venture Theatre, Brighton
The classic film Brief Encounter owes its origins to Noel Coward's short play, Still Life, that features as the main course in this double bill. Although set in the post-war period it is played straight and without a hint of parody. Gone are the clipped
