Sarlat’s regional food festival

Foie gras is the order of the day at Sarlat’s gastronomy festival, with stalls selling it and a demonstration of how to cook it – with the accompaniment of local figs.

England rugby looks to broader fan base

England’s rugby union team may play some home Test matches at venues other than Twickenham to promote the 2015 World Cup across the country.

‘There is a tremendous appetite to make sure this Rugby World Cup gets to as many corners of the country as we can take it,’ said Andy Cosslett, the chairman of England 2015.

One reason for this is that organisers hope to sell almost 3 million tickets for RWC 2015.

10 chances to join Shackleton epic

Ten travellers with a thirst for adventure – and £19,025 to spend -– are being offered the chance to follow in the footsteps of British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton by joining a 56-day Antarctic expedition to mark the centenary of his 1916 polar voyage.

The Shackleton Epic, which will be led by veteran British/Australian explorer Tim Jarvis, aims to be the first expedition to recreate Shackleton's 800-mile nautical voyage across the Southern Ocean from Elephant Island to South Georgia, and his subsequent crossing of the island's mountains. It will use a replica lifeboat and only the equipment that was available to Shackleton at the time.

Five cycling experiences in Suffolk

The Tour of Britain is scheduled to kick off on Sunday 9 September in Suffolk.

A little research reveals you don't have to be a world-beater to enjoy a cycle round the county.