Newsletter - November 2004
Hiya!
November is a quiet time of the year for travelling Europe, but on the other hand it means great deals, no lines, and entire cities for yourself. We would definitely recommend it!
As you’ll see , there’s a lot going on in the UK at present, and we’ve set up great deals for you to checkout in our Belushi’s Bars and St-Christopher’s Inns.
Also, as a solo traveller, don’t you find it frustrating not to be able to share your experience? Well, share it with us just like Amy did below and , like Amy, you could when FREE accommodation the next time you visit us!
Finally, we need your contribution to help select a potential new member for Europe’s Famous Hostels! See our survey below!
Live your life!
Hostel News
Away from home this Christmas?
Worried you are going to be homesick? Well, let us here at St Christopher's look after you and be part of our family! We have put together a fantastic Christmas package for you to enjoy. Stay for 3 nights arriving between the 22nd and 24th of December and you get a Christmas eve party, full Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings (including a glass or 2 of our famous Christmas cocktail), boxing day activities and lots of fun besides.
Don't forget St Christopher's Inns are not just for Christmas... Take advantage of some other amazing deals this winter! Weekly deals, 2 nights for 1 packages to Bath and Bargain weeks in Newquay.
Traveling Solo Frustration
Many of us just love travelling on their own, because of the freedom it gives you and the people you meet. It can be very much a life changing experience. But what about the friends and family you leave behind? Will they be able to relate to your experiences? Amy has written to us about her experience. Read Amy's Story
Amy, your contribution earns you a free night for 2 people in any of our hostels, thanks !!! Feel free to react or send your own story at pillowtalk@st-christophers.co.uk and win free accommodation!
Worthy Hostels Poll...
Europe’s Famous Hostels is a group of … er… Famous Hostels around Europe. St-Christopher’s Inns is proud to have been selected as member for both London and Edinburgh. Everybody at Europe’s Famous Hostels is happy to welcome new hostels in the group, but they have to be FAMOUS. Which means, they have to be recommended by backpackers who know a few things about hostels. And this is where we need YOU!
Travel Around the UK
Looking for that flexible travel option to get around the UK and visit all our great locations? We could have the answer! The Brit Xplorer from National Express offers the flexibility to hop on and off an unlimited amount of services at your leisure... To find out more and to book your ticket visit:
http://www.st-christophers.co.uk/travelshop
Bar News
LIVE AMERICAN SPORTS
NASN is the ONLY place to watch live ice hockey action this season as we bring you live and exclusive coverage of the American Hockey League (AHL). Watch at least 80 games, including the Playoffs and The Calder Cup. We will also be bringing you live and exclusive coverage of NCAA Hockey including our live coverage of the Frozen Four.
November Sporting Calendar includes:
- NASN - See above
- Premiership Football - The season hot's up
- International Football - World Cup Qualifiers
- European Cup Football - Champions league, UEFA Cup!
- Rugby Union - Zurich Premiership, Heineken Cup & Internationals
LIVE Music, 2 for 1 Deals, Food Offers, Open Mic Nights, Pool Nights!!
New this month in Brighton will be Pool Night Thursday. Open Mic night down The Bush on Tuesdays. Gig Knights present World Music in Camden on Friday. Catch all the sport action at the Pillars on plasma screens. Edinburgh will be hosting the brand new CD launch party for Bleeker on the 24th! You name it, we will no doubt be doing it! For a complete run down of what's on, where and when just log onto Belusis.com! Looking for a venue for your Christmas Party? It's November... Christmas party season is around the corner! So for those of you planning a Christmas Party you better start booking now! We have some fantastic options available from a drinks only to a full blown Christmas lunch with turkey and all the trimmings!! Don't forget we can offer the WHOLE package including accommodation. Cheaper than the cab fare home and a great deal more FUN!!
To get a full run down of what's available and to book visit Belushis.com!
Events Diary
London
Food Lover’s Covent Garden Autumn Fair Covent Garden.
November 5-7
Embracing Britain's burgeoning industry of specialty food producers, the Food Lovers' Autumn Fair, first held in Covent Garden Piazza in 1999, offers more than 100 stalls dedicated to craft produce, food tastings and cookery demonstrations, with the focus on Christmas. http://www.whatsontheplanet.com
Board – X Festival London.
November 7-9
The Board-X Festival hits Alexandra Palace once more this year. This super-cool snow expo is the main showpiece for the snowboard industry in the UK, and Europe’s largest indoor event. Expect a combination of live snowboarding and plenty of general snowboard information, shopping and music. http://www.board-x.com/home/home.asp
Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Display London
November 13
Several brave men and a large amount of explosives are piled high onto barges in the middle of the River Thames for this firework display. It is held between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridges, not far from the Houses of Parliament where Guy Fawkes made his fateful attempt to change history. www.lordmayorsshow.org/
World Travel Market London.
November 10-13
This leading international travel trade exhibition at ExCel in London's Docklands is a carnival of tourism and the annual marketplace of the travel industry. For two days the event opens to the public. Find out the latest holiday tips, sip Jamaican rum, plan your escape and go on a virtual world tour www.worldtravelmart.co.uk
Brighton
British Open for Snooker Brighton Centre.
November. 8-14
The world's best snooker players are at the Brighton Centre for the British Open. Stephen Hendry defends the title he won by beating Ronnie O'Sullivan in the final last year. www.worldsnooker.com/
Other London Events
- November 1-4 The Times BFI London Film Festival
- November 2 Champions League Arsenal v Panathinaikos, Highbury
- November 2 Scissor Sisters, Carling Academy Brixton
- November 3-7 The Spirit of Christmas Fair, The Olympia
- November 6 Chelsea v Everton, Stamford bridge
- November 11 John Butler, Shepherds Bush Empire
- November 12 John Butler, Carling Academy Islington,
- November 12-21 London Jazz Festival, Many Venues Around The City.
- November 13 Beach Boys Carling Apollo Hammersmith
- November 14 Anastacia, Wembley Arena.
- November 16 Keane, Carling Academy Brixton, London.
- November 20 Paul Weller, Carling Apollo Hammersmith
Other Brighton Events
- November 2 Kings of Leon at the Brighton Dome
- November 6 Big Bang Fireworks at the Brighton Racecourse for Guy Fawkes Night
- November 17 The Beach Boys at the Brighton Centre
- November 19 Ben Folds at the Brighton Concert Hall
- November 21 November Brighton 10K
- November 24 Zero 7 at the Brighton Centre
- November 25 Paul Weller at the Brighton Centre
- November 25-26 Van Morrison at the Brighton Concert Hall
Edinburgh Events
- November 1 Lionel Richie SECC, Glasgow
- November 2 The Corrs. SECC, Glasgow
- November 6-7 Paul Weller SECC, Glasgow
- November 6 Scotland v Australia Murrayfield Stadium Edinburgh
- November 1-14 Glasgay! Various Venues in Glasgow
- November 7 Anastacia SECC, Glasgow
- November 7 John Butler, King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
- November 19-21 Scots Fiddle Festival Assembly rooms, Edinburgh
- November 20 Sting SECC, Glasgow
- November 20 Josh Ritter King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
- November 26 The Darkness, SECC, Glasgow
- November 27 Scotland v. South Africa Murrayfield Stadium Edinburgh
Hope for Children
St Christopher's Inns and Belushi's proud to be an official sponsors of HOPE.
HOPE was founded in 1994, the Year of the Family, to assist Handicapped, orphaned, poor and exploited children. Working mostly with volunteers, we ensure that your donations go directly to help needy children. We now assist projects in over 20 countries including the UK and pride ourselves on their personal nature, targeting our help to individuals and small groups of people. Interpub and HOPE have joined together as part of their 10th Anniversary celebrations to raise funds for street children and those affected by conflict.
It is our aim, with your help to raise £20,000 for this worthy charity. So please give generously. Collection boxes can be found in all of our venues. Also keep an eye out for special fund raising events throughout the year.
Thanks for reading and happy travels!
The Live Your Life Team
Beds and Bars Club
Quote
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move.”
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 - 1894) Scottish author, poet, essayist, critic
Travels with a Donkey.
