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Barrel, Bellwhack and Theocott shine for Hudson’s heroes
Oh, the joy … oh, the agony. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions in the Yooro 2012 table football tournament these past few days. Yet there’s no one more delighted in all of Daftown this weekend than Coy Hudson after … Continue reading
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Daftown disturbance drama averted
First off, I should stress that reports of unrest at the New Table of Dreams have been blown out of all proportion. There was a minor niggle between my daughters before the Poland v Russia match, but a mere mention … Continue reading
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Czech mates, Dutch courage and Deutscher dynamics
Forget goal-line technology. My better half has a far more effective method of avoiding controversy at the New Table of Dreams, and far more cost-effective. The solution – temporary at least – for early Yooro 2012 tournament hiccups in Daftown … Continue reading
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P-P-P-Polskaface
So we’re finally away at Yooro 2012, and there were definitely no slapdash red cards brandished at the Table of Dreams tonight. While a Card-happy ref put his own stamp on the events at Warsaw, both Poland and Greece finished … Continue reading
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Early morning Olympic relay torch-ure
Was that it? Anyone who’s ever stood at the side of a road to watch cycling’s Tour of Britain coming through their locality knows the experience can be a bit of an anti-climax. Blink and you miss it, sometimes. But … Continue reading
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Tagged chorley, ian dawson, lancashire, Olympics, steve royle, torch relay
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Carrying the torch – here comes London 2012
So we’re off and running with the 2012 Olympics, the countdown well and truly down to double figures, London’s spanking new venues ready and waiting, and the torch on its way around the UK. Got tickets for any events? Didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged chorley, Cornwall, cycling, Euxton, lancashire, London 2012, Olympics
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The Table Of Dreams
It was never going to be a decision to take lightly. That football table had been part of my life for so long. I can’t think of a year in which it hasn’t seen active service. And every two years … Continue reading
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The Subways – Manchester, The Ritz (May 8th, 2012)
There’s always been something about the notion of a three-piece band and how unexpectedly powerful such a stripped-down unit can be. Forget all the added extras. All you really need is bass, guitar and drums. The Jam are an obvious … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Lunn, Charlotte Cooper, Green Day, Hertfordshire, Manchester, Music, reviews, The Ritz, The Subways, Welwyn Garden City
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Deluxe editions – the bane of a record collector’s life
I’m trying my best to streamline my music collection at present. Honest. But in this day and age of ‘listen and rip’, it’s not getting any easier for those of us wanting a little more than a computer file to … Continue reading
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Tagged guildford, Madness, Music, paul weller, Ramones, Slade, The Clash, The Jam, The Undertones
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