from the Midlands
Introduced by Maureen Staffer Down the Sink: How much do we know about domestic waste disposal units? JANICE DICKERSON investigates
Walk Before You Crawl: The children of the Bushmen in the Kalahari Desert don'go through the walking stage. LORNA WATERMEYER has some fascinating first-hand observations on how the women there bring up their children
Instant Swimming: Since Roman times Droitwich has been known for its natural supply of brine, and since Victorian days. the St Andrews Brine Baths have drawn sufferers from aches and pains to the brine for relief. This August, the baths are due to close. MAUREEN STAFFER talks to the man in charge, WALTER TAYLOR. BETTY HARDY reads A Helping Hand by CELIA DALE (8)