Christmas 07 Invite

Seasons Greetings
Hi Everyone
Happy Christmas to you all.!!

In the spirit of Christmas I had thought it would be a good idea for us to meet up for a coffee, or your preferred beverage. We suggest the Northern Whig corner of Bridge St, Belfast for a get-together on Thursday the 13th December commencing at 4pm. Car-Parking is available at the nearby 'High-Park' in High Street. The Whig is a nice bar/restaurant for those that might want to have something to eat too. This is an informal gathering, a chance to meet up before Christmas for a bit of craic and festive cheer. Everyone is invited.

I hope to see many of you there

Frank Costello

A Walk on the Mild Side (A Christmas Story)

Rain stopped play on the annual NICB walk again this year with another poor turnout due to the bad weather. With only two of us turning out for the planned walk and amid driving rain and freezing temperatures a quick route change seemed to be the smartest course of action. So with only a short hesitation to sample the delights of the Christmas market in the grounds of the City Hall our two (un)-wise men set off in search of the crib of the John Hewitt. Alas like the travellers of Christmas past they could find no room at the Inn (it was closed). They tried another nearby establishment (The Duke of York) and were again disappointed. Following the signs left by travellers past they headed into the West but found no maddening crowd at Maddens either and sought strength in the Hercules where they at last basked in the golden glow of the dark liquid ... and a warm open fire. Their quest was met, a walk in the city was had, ale was drunk and stories told (alas all heard before), a Christmas tale had been unfurled. Then off to a nearby taxi-stand and a different story at home to be sold.