| As poisoned chalices go, the MD's position comes close to topping the list. |
| For example, in ritual, swords or knives or wands or candles are often symbolically plunged into chalices. |
| The reality is that Scotland's councils find themselves being handed an ever-growing collection of poisoned chalices. |
| The rest of the young cast follows suit, miming up a storm, sipping imaginary sacramental wine from invisible chalices. |
| A prize portfolio could mean a headstart in the race, but those overlooked or given poisoned chalices would be early casualties. |
| The golden chalices of Celandine Poppies mingle with Virginia Bluebells and intertwine with woodferns. |
