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Month: May 2008

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Offline party pics

Sat 31st May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The hangover’s just about cleared after last night’s Offline. Here’s some pics: Good chum Helen McCookeryBook plays her Offline Albert debut. A welcome return for Mark Hibbett, blasting out his …

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Brixton / stuff

A month of gigs

Thu 29th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some snapshots from a month in the Metropolis. ‘Scure the quality – they were all taken on my itty bitty Palm Centro phone. 30th April Illicitly sneaking into the May …

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Brixton / stuff

Offline Cabaret Night – full of win!

Wed 28th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It seemed a crazy idea: host a new cabaret night on a pub’s quietest night of the week, and choose the last Tuesday of the month (when wage packets have …

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Brixton / stuff

Radio Luxembourg at Offline

Sun 25th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Friday was one of the best Offline nights I’ve ever put on with two fantastic bands and a very lively crowd. Welsh psychedelic rockers Radio Luxembourg were really incredible – …

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football / stuff

FA Cup Final – some pics

Sun 18th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Some photos from yesterday’s game. We may not have won but the boys did us proud on the pitch, the atmosphere was great and the City fans sang their hearts …

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Brixton / stuff

Offline with The 0989s and I Wanna Be Sedated

Sun 18th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Phew. That was a long day yesterday. After getting suitably beered up for the trip to Wembley to witness the mighty Cardiff heroically lose 1-0 in the FA Cup Final, …

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photos / stuff

PG Wodehouse Picnic, Russell Square

Wed 14th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

To celebrate the reissue of PG Wodehouse’s books by Arrow Books, a picnic was held in Russell Square on a delightfully warm spring Sunday afternoon. I popped along for a …

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photos / stuff

Ladyfest at Camden Underworld

Mon 12th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This was a heap of fun. The lively Betty and the Werewolves. Actionettes getting it on between band sets. The Priscillas giving it large. The sensational Peggy Sue and the …

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stuff

Congratulations, Amy and Anthony!

Sun 11th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Two of my chums got married today and I was given the hefty responsibility of taking the wedding photos – happily the D300 did the job just fine. Phew! Aw, …

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cardiff / stuff / wales

Barry Island photos

Fri 9th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I fucking loves Barry Island (or “Barry’s Island” if you’ve been watching the fantastic Gavin and Stacey BBC TV prog). It’s right tidy. Here’s a few pics:

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Brixton / stuff

Offline with Shazia Mirza and more

Fri 9th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Phew! That was a whle heap of fun last night with a fantastic bill including Shazia Mirza, Gin Riots, Mark Hibbett, The Boycott Coca Cola Experience, Vic Lambrusco, Richard Allen …

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cardiff / football / stuff

Cardiff 3 Barnsley 0

Wed 7th May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The game was a whole load more fun than our recent Wembley semi final clash with Barnsley and it was a great way to end the season. Who would have …

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stuff

Boris Johnson? You’re having a laugh.

Fri 2nd May, 2008 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Latest reports have that toff fop buffoon Boris ahead in the London mayoral election. He might be a right laugh as a dinner guest, but having that clown in charge …

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