Busy schedules often make it difficult for people to take a couple of days off at a time to do a course, but one-day courses are manageable for most with a bit of planning. If your particular interest is cookery and you live in Munster or are willing to travel, check out some of the one-day demonstration courses on offer at the Ballymaloe Cookery School starting with a vegetarian day on April 6th (£135), followed on April 7th by breads with Tim Allen (£135) and salads and sandwiches on May 4th (£135). Canapes and finger food get an airing on May 8th (£135) and there is part two of Food for Coeliacs on June 18th (£125) followed by a taste of Thailand and Vietnam on June 19th (£135). For all those optimistic outdoor types there is a BBQ course on June 22nd (£135). To book or get more information about any of these courses contact the Ballymaloe Cookery School, Shanagarry, Co Cork. Tel: (021) 4646 785, fax: (021) 4646 909 or e-mail enquiries@ballymaloe- cookery-school.ie