Strawberries in the rain but no Pimms at Wimbledon

Women drink Pimms as they wait for the start of the second race during Ladies Day at Epsom Racecourse in southern EnglandLONDON (Reuters) – The Olympics have banned Pimms from Wimbledon, prompting British number one Andy Murray's mother Judy to joke: "No point going then." But the genteel matrons of middle England who go to the grand slam tournament every summer need not panic – you can still purchase a traditional punnet of Wimbledon strawberries and cream and enjoy them huddled in the rain. "Pimms is not a sponsor (at the London 2012 Games) but we do have a cocktail called Number One. It is very refreshing," venue media manager John Dolan assured Wimbledon diehards. …



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