THE deadline for the receipt of application forms for the fourth National Organic Awards is next Monday.

SlowFood East Cork Summer Events: Learn how to butcher a lamb; what to do with the various cuts; learn how to identify different cuts of lamb; how to find and recognise the best quality meat; and match cuts to cooking methods at the Ballymaloe Cookery School, Wednesday July 15 at 7:30pm, €45.00.