Newsletter - February 2003
Welcome to the latest Beds & Bars newsletter!
First and foremost we like to say a big hello to all you out there who we met up with at this years ITW (Independent Travelers World), held at the end of February in London. Hope you are wearing those Belushi's T-Shirts with pride! No doubt you would agree great fun was had by all at this superb event.
Onto this month's newsletter. Below there is a feature on our Greenwich hostel and the surrounding area. Greenwich is a wonderful part of London with a great mix of history and the modern face of London. With superb transportation (only 10 minutes on the train to London Bridge) Greenwich is an ideal base to visit all the great sites that London has to offer.
Plus all the other latest news with what's coming up at Belushi's and St Christopher's!
Hostel News
Greenwich
St Christopher's Inns could not be better situated for those wishing to explore the historic locations, beautiful parks and river walks of Greenwich. Literally on the doorstep of the mainline train station you are also only a 10 minute journey away from London Bridge and the popular sites of central London.
With 48 beds it is one of our smaller hostels but brimming with fun. A traditional bar on the ground floor serving great food, drinks and coffees is open till 12am Mon -Thu and 1am Fri - Sat. There is even a theatre run by the Galleon Theatre Company. Currently, performing Sleuth, so why not catch a show!
As a special offer you can stay in any size dorm (excluding twin) for only £10 per night. This offer only applies for all those staying between now and the 31st May, so be sure to go and book online now!
Greenwich Attractions
Where do you start? The Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark, the National Maritime museum or Greenwich Royal Park. The list could go on and on. There really is so much history waiting to be explored!
The Royal Observatory: Stands as a monument to navigational research, it is the original home of the Greenwich Mean Time and is famous for the Meridian line which divides the East from the West.
The Cutty Sark: The last of the great Tea Clippers is situated in the very heart of Greenwich, in a dry dock at the rivers edge. Displays depict life on board during her voyages.
National Maritime Museum: Britain's seafaring history displayed in an impresive modern museum. Themes include exploration and discovery, Nelson, 20th century seapower, trade and empire, costume, and the future of the sea.
Greenwich Royal Park: Enjoys panoramic views over Docklands and the City of London and is the oldest of London’s royal parks. The park was stocked with deer in 1515, and their descendants still roam in the area known as The Wilderness. In 1662 Charles II had the park landscaped in a style inspired by the French gardener André le Notre who planned the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.
Our great bed offer of 4 nights for the price of 3 has been extended from the end of February to now the 31st March! So that means if you stay between now and then you can save £££!
Bar News
St. Patricks Day
Monday, March 17th is St Patrick's Day , so why not come down and join us for a pint or two of Guinness! For St Patrick's Day, all Guinness will be only £2 per pint. Plus there will be loads of give-aways (while stocks last). This is across all our locations, so what more of an excuse do you need?
Live Sports
March is also a bumper month for live sports with FA Cup football, Euro 2004 Qualifers, Premiership, Champion's League, UEFA Cup, World Cup Cricket and the TSB Six Nations Championships!
The Six Nations is gearing up for a classic Grand Slam decider between Ireland and England at Landsdowne Road in Dublin on Sunday March 30th! Watch it live at any of our venues!
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.
FInally don't forget that our latest venture opens in Bath on April 7th and we will feature this in our next e-mail at the end of March, plus news on our progress in Brighton.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questons please don't hesitate to get in touch.
"St. Christopher's in Camden, London was absolutely awesome! The location is great - Camden is one of the coolest places to visit! " - Laura Bonneau
That's all for now. Thank you for taking the time in reading!
Happy Travels!
The Beds and Bars Team
Beds and Bars Club
