VEGETARIAN fans stuck for Christmas food ideas might like to take advantage of that handy fount of knowledge: the Vegetarian Society.

Its headquarters are in a Victorian mansion in Altrincham, which provides a lovely setting for its Cordon Vert Cookery School courses.

Places are available on current festive courses on November 25 and 26, and December 16. Ring the Society on 0161-925-2000.