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VETERAN Diary correspondent Don Alexander, who keeps a ceaseless watch on references to Sheffield in the national media, has come up with the Sheffield Rack.

Apparently cyclist Boris Johnson, the Tory MP and Lord Mayor wannabe, says there should be more of them in London.

“They’re the stainless steel tubular stands for cycles that look like a toast rack,” says Don.

“I believe they’re made in Norfolk but it’s becoming a generic term.”

Bounce along to Edale Church fete

AT a loose end on Saturday afternoon? The Vicar of Edale, the Rev Adrian Murray-Leslie recommends the village’s traditional summer fete in the vicarage garden.

It’s got a bouncy castle, tombola, cream teas and the Mew Orleans Strollers jazz band.

He says: “You can do it all with a clear conscience, knowing all you spend will go towards the upkeep of Edale Church.” Admission is 1 (50p children).

Homing-in on wartime heroes

HOW To Be On TV - the Diary’s famous feature. Were you one of the unsung heroes or heroines of the Second World War?

Perhaps you worked in munitions, dug coal, unloaded in the docks, or nursed the sick.

Testimony Films is looking for people to take part in a documentary series about the Home Front.You will be in your 80s or more but still have a story to tell - or perhaps your children and grandchildren can help.

Write to Lizi Cosslett at Testimony Films, 12 Great George Street, Bristol BS 5RH, telephone 0117 925 8589 or e-mail [email protected]