A stunning Friday night set from the Las Vegas rockers went some way towards helping everybody forget about the mud and the flooded tents. The Killers might have turned down a headline slot when Kylie pulled out but could make an even bigger return to the festival in 2007. Brilliant performances from The Kaiser Chiefs, Kasabian and New Order on Saturday, followed by Coldplay's Kylie tribute, were other highlights.
Buxton Water's sponsorship of Wimbledon
You'd have to go some way to beat the brand exposure that Buxton, the official Wimbledon mineral water, has achieved over the past couple of weeks. Nine million viewers watched Andy Murray's Saturday evening defeat to David Nalbandian and every other second the gawky Scot seemed to be gulping from a bottle of Buxton. More famous stars, including Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick, also appeared on screen quaffing the Peak District's elixir.
Ikea's meatballs
There are probably better ways of spending a scorching summer Saturday afternoon than buying bookshelves at Croydon Ikea but the attractions of its cut-price restaurants certainly help. Ten meatballs, chips, cranberry sauce and gravy that glazes over within seconds of landing on a plate can be yours for less than £3. A bargain and essential before facing the hassle of trying to buy something.
Royal Opera House - free live screening of La boheme
Being journalists, there will, no doubt, be lots of things we like that are free. Our first instalment comes courtesy of the Royal Opera House. A couple of times a year, this commendable establishment takes pity on those who can't stretch to a £70 ticket and beams its performances on a big screen to an audience in Covent Garden. Bring a picnic and bottle of rose and enjoy a summer evening of music (Thursday 30 June, with other performances to follow).
AND ONE THING WE DON'T ...
British & Irish Lions' mauling in New Zealand
Getting up at 8am on a Saturday morning (or 9am if you were in Cannes) with a hangover is bad enough. Add the insult of a hammering for the Lions against the All Blacks and you've got the recipe for a terrible morning. Kiwi thuggery does not excuse a limp Lions performance and aside from the 15 on the pitch, the man who must carry the can is the coach, Sir Clive Woodward, for his selection policy. The Lions have a Welshman as captain for the second Test. We're staying in bed.
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