Competitions from thesaucemag.com

This time of year can never quite make up its mind. One minute you’re lighting the barbecue to squeeze a little bit more out of summer; the next, you’re thinking about darker evenings, getting the house ready for autumn and – whisper it – Christmas.

Which makes a £250 voucher for Waitrose or John Lewis particularly well timed. One lucky winner will receive £250 to spend at either retailer, with plenty of ways to put it to good use.