Kokova Magazine

Competition now closed. Congratulations to Gemma Smith, Durham.

Every year, the English Riviera transforms itself into the murder mystery capital of Europe, with ladies and gentlemen in their period finery immersing themselves in a week-long round of tea parties, theatre, dinners on steam trains and vintage bus tours - all for the annual week long Agatha Christie Festival 9th - 16th September 2012.

With over 15 years experience in the keeping and care of exotic animals, we caught up with Snakes Alive to find out just how much work is involved when choosing more exotic animals as family pets. Snakes Alive are an interactive reptile experience specialising in childrens' parties and educational talks - where everyone gets the chance to handle the reptiles.

Having started out over 20 years ago, Paul James spent the last five years of his 'chef life' working as a pastry chef. From making cakes for family, friends and work colleagues, Paul's creations have grown into a thriving business and the man behind the fabulous creation at Paul's Creative Cakes, seems to have found his niche.

This recipe is suitable for vegans. If you prefer you can use a small sliced onion in this recipe instead of the leek. Prep: 10 mins Cooking: 12mins Serves 4 Per serving: 130 calories, 6.9g fat, 0.7g saturates, 0.47g salt. Counts as 1 of your 5-a-day

Kopi is a brand new coffee service where subscribers receive a parcel of fresh, single-origin, gourmet coffee delivered straight to their door each month. What simpler way is there to receive a regular treat than directly through your letter box?