Vertical challenge

SheiKra is the latest ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (www.buschgardens.co.uk) in Florida, dropping riders from 200 feet at 70 mph.

Home insurance

Homesickness is a valid reason for gap-yearers to return to the UK, says Go Travel Insurance (0870 421 1521; www.gotravelinsurance.co.uk) which won't cancel a gap year policy if the holder returns up to three times.

Watercress fest

Charlie Dimmock and Antony Worrall Thompson open the Watercress Festival on 15 May in Alresford, near Winchester.