Those interested in combining the sights of London with some practical tuition in cookery may be interested in the range of courses offered by Leith's School of Food and Wine in St Alban's Grove. For example, there are half-day demonstrations on Saturday mornings which run from 9.30-12.30 and cost £50 sterling which includes lunch with wine while there is a five-day beginner's course running from December 13-17th for £420 sterling. This covers all the basics from sauces, bread making and pastry cookery to handling meat, fish and vegetable preparation. For more information telephone (0044171) 229 0177 or e-mail info@leiths.com