Book awards around the world
Guardian newspaper writer Claire Armistead offers up her longlist of the best and worst book awards in the UK and overseas.
The most pampering luxurious prize goes to the annual Le Prince Maurice prize for romantic literature, held at Constance Le Prince Maurice.
Read what else Claire Armistead had to say about this prize, and many other literary awards – The world of book awards, a longlist.
Last night of the proms - in the arena
Some 6000 people packed into the Royal Albert Hall, London on Saturday 10 September for the annual rousing finale of the Proms season.
If you missed it, fear not. You can watch or listen to the last night of the proms, and much more, on the BBC website.
Get the inside story from Phil Hall, the BBC Symphony Orchestra’s sub-principal viola player.
Find out what the critics thought of the night – Erica Jeal from the Guardian gives a detailed account of the night.
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Moray eel
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Winners of Constance Junior Open
The Constance Junior Open golf tournament took place on Saturday 27 August at the Legend golf course, Belle Mare Plage, Mauritius.
Twenty-two juniors, aged 6-19 years, took part in the annual competition.
The best gross winner, Ludovic Bax, has been qualified to play in the Pro-Am of the MCB Tour Championship from 5-11 December 2011.
Since the event started 5 years ago, the Constance Junior Open has been empowering young Mauritians to take part in the sport. Our golf pros are at hand to help them improve their technique so they reach a good level of play.
Congratulations to the winners for their great performance in each category.
Ludovic Bax, winner of Constance Junior Open 2011
Ludovic Bax (Winner Best Gross)
Cat 6–9 year old (Girls) – play 6 holes
Cat 6–9 year old (Boys) – play 6 holes
Cat 10–12 year old – play 9 holes
Cat 13–15 year old – play 18 holes
Cat 16–19 year old – play 18 holes
Sea turtle in Madagascar
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This week we’ve got a fabulous special offer to Constance Moofushi, an interview with one of our general managers, tips on how to take great photos, our regular delicious Friday recipe and much more.
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US Open Tennis 2011
The last grand slam of the season is underway at Flushing Meadows, New York.
The official site of the US Open gives you daily scores, the draw and schedule of play, news and video.
Check out the New York Times tennis blog for daily commentary and updates on how the top seeds are faring at this year’s championship.
Lively commentary from tennis coach of 50 years, Nick Bollettieri.