1. Cream together the margarine and sugar, using a wooden spoon, until mixture goes light and creamy. 2. Beat in egg. In second bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Grate lemon rind and add to flour. 3. Cut cherries into quarters and mix with flour. Put paper cases ready on your baking tray. 4. Add flour to the creamed mixture in first bowl. Stir well so that all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. 5. Add 2-3 tablespoons of milk to make the mixture just soft enough to drop from spoon. 6. Put a big teaspoonful into each paper case. Bake in a fairly hot oven for 20-25 minutes.