Flights of fancy . . . Tunnel talk

The clocks go back on 23 October - rumoured to be the date that the Channel Tunnel will open for passenger traffic. The first services are likely to be Eurostar trains from Waterloo International to Paris and Brussels. Call Eurostar on 0233 617575.

Le Shuttle, which will carry cars from Folkestone to Calais, is now booking for holidays starting on 1 December.