Newsletter - April 2004
Springtime can be measured through rising temperatures and longer days. It can also be measured by facts: 31% of you say they’ve already had sex in a hostel!!! This is the exclusive result of last month’s Live Your Life survey. More details a bit further! Also, find out about our resident "Jock" James’s best tips in Edinburgh, our new exclusive offer and recommended Roman Hostel!
Have Fun!
Hostel News
Peak season is coming so book early!
Newquay fills up fast during the summer season. So if you are thinking about visiting the English Surfing Capital we strongly recommend that you book sooner rather than later!
To help you decide we have put together a great weekly package. From 19th June to 24th September 2004, stay a week (7 nights) from Saturday to Saturday including a full English breakfast every day for £175. This is an exclusive web booking offer and subject to availability. So what you waiting for.. BOOK TODAY!
Eating in Scotland’s Capital
So you have made it all the way up to Edinburgh, marveled at old town, hiked around Edinburgh Castle, and you’ve worked up an appetite as big as Arthur’s seat. Well Belushi’s Bar and the city of Edinburgh have exactly what you need.
When in Rome...Stay at an Alessandro!
A member of Europe's Famous Hostels (EFH), the Alessandro hostel chain are the best in Rome. Centrally located and an ideal base to explore one of the World's most beautiful and historic cities.
All Aboard Comrades!
Beetroot Backpackers is Russia without the rigmarole,formality,red tape or daft prices!
Our classic Beetroot trips run all Summer and combine high energy Moscow with elegant St Petersburg.
All St Christopher's clients will receive a 10 percent discount on BEETROOT BUS TRIPS please advise at time of booking.
(020) 8566 8846 for a brochure email info@beetroot.org or visit the web site at http://www.beetroot.org
Feedback rocks!!!
"Hi, I've been staying at the Edinburgh St Christopher's for the last 3 weeks and have to say the staff are amazing. Really friendly, helpful - the manager Liam is fantastic - and recommend to anyone coming to Edinburgh to stay at the Inn. Cheers! "
Nicole - 04/03 - Edinburgh Hostel
“Absolutely top of the range in every respect.. couldn't get enough of it and the staff were fab..”
Rob – 07/08 – Newquay Hostel
“Perfect place to stay! Perfect price! Everytime I go to London I stay at St. Christopher's Inn - Shepherd's Bush."
Azza– 237/01 - Shepherd's Bush Hostel
Exclusive Poll Results: The dark side of Hostel life!!!
31% of those surveyed last month claimed to have had "sex" in a hostel! Could be interesting to get nationalities and gender splits to start a contest! Also, 30% claimed they were kept awake by the shenanigans of their fellow room mates.. That leaves only 39% of you as “hostel sex virgins”… Here at the Live your Life Club, we wonder where these uninhibited people were getting passionate, as dorm bunk beds are definitely not the most subtle location for consummating a relationship. Any ideas about that? A story you want to tell? E-mail us at pillowtalk@st-christophers.co.uk. Also, check this month’s poll!
Bar News
St George's Day - April 23rd!
We value the Patron Saint of England as much as the more famous Irish counterpart. That's why you will be able to celebrate St George's day in all our venues this April!
Don't forget that other than Belushi's and St Christopher's you can enjoy the day at one of traditional English pub The Hercules Pillars, The Flying Horse and The Stag.
It is also about time that St George's day becomes a national holiday in England. If you agree sign the petition sponsored by Bombardier Bitter! With over 83,000 signatures already!
Live Sports throughout April!
A very busy sporting calendar throughout April. Including
- Football - Champions League, UEFA Cup, FA Cup, Premiership, Scottish Football
- Motor Racing - Formula 1
- Rugby Union - Heineken Cup, Super 12, Domestic League and Cup
- Horse Racing - The Grand National
- Cricket - England vs West Indies
- Plus lots more. Catch it all at one of our venues!
Open Mic Nite
Monday's at St Christopher's Inn - Greenwich!
See yourself as the next big band or just fancy having a bit of a laugh and a good time then get down to St C's every Monday 8pm -12am for our Open Mic night!
Plus coming soon - Live Band every Wednesday!
Also offering great discounts to students and beds and bars card holders!
Events Diary
London
The SugaBabes
The Sugababes are on a UK tour to promote their second album Angels with Dirty Faces. They will be playing at the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London on the 2nd April. So if your staying at St Christopher’s Inns in London this month be sure not to miss this exhilarating concert of this famous UK trio. And like always you can have your after party at our very own Belushi’s or St Christopher’s bar.
Cliff Richard
And for those of you still enjoying the oldies, join Sir Cliff Richard on the 4th April when he plays for seven nights at the Royal Albert Hall on his Live and Kicking tour. Our man Cliff is playing songs from his very first hit ‘Move It’ in 1958 to his newest modern day songs.
La Linea (London's Latin Music Festival)
Come to the London Latin Music Festival to enjoy some of the smoothest latin music man has to offer. With artists coming from as far as Miami and Havana, the home of Latin miasmic itself. With music ranging from the more traditional songs to the new sounds that are evolving as Latin music continues to absorb new influences. These concerts take place over seven nights at the Royal Festival and Queen Elizabeth Halls in London from the 2nd to the 16 th April.
The London Marathon
Put your trainers on and jog along with the 30000 other people in London over 26.2 miles to raise some money for charity. Every year on the 18th April the runners of the most lively city marathon in the world raise more than 15 million pounds which goes to numerous good causes. Not only is this day about raising the money but its also about having FUN FUN and more FUN. With street bands all over, people in fancy dress cheering on the runners and all pubs open this day is just packed with the best atmosphere London has to offer.
Chelsea Art Fair
In to art? Look no further. If you staying in London between the 22nd and the 25th April go and visit the Chelsea art fair. With over 4500 visitors each year this art fair has proven to be well worth the while. Over 40 London galleries exhibit their art here. From sculptures to paintings, from drawings to prints this fair has art that will catch the eye of any art admirer.
Beck's Futures More art in London.
This time not just for the art lovers, but for the artists themselves. With Beck's beer as the main sponsor this event is all about the young artist in London trying to break through, with at the end of the exhibition the award ceremonies. The best young artist is awarded with the beck's award worth 65000 pounds. Not bad ay. Fancy going down there for a day or so when your in london, well its on from the 26th March to the 16th May.
Edinburgh
Dead by dawn horror film festival
For all you bloodsucking grave digging horror freaks out there, if your staying on Edinburgh between the 22nd and the 25th April, go and check out the Dead by dawn horror film festival. This festival doesn't’t just have wall to wall movies but also readings from famous horror directors and a special fx demo.
Trip Tych Festival
A mix of gigs and DJ sets from some of the worlds most famous DJ’s in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen make up Scotland's TripTych Festival running from the 28th April to the 2nd of May.
There is also a film programme, along with a variety of workshops that allow visitors to delve into the music industry, try their hand at some technical DJ skills or learn about band dynamics.
Bath
Oliver Twist
We all remember that famous Charles Dick character ‘Oliver Twist’. The orphan that went from the victorian work houses to the streets and that’s where is adventures started. Now the musical is back in theatres again during the month of april both in Bath from the 13th to the 17th April and in Edinburgh from the 27th April to the 1st May. So if your looking for a quite night out. Something like dinner and an entertaining show, Oliver Twist is definitely the way to go.
Brighton
Westlife
Irish boy band sensation Westlife come to the Brighton Centre for two nights on the 9 th and the 10th April. Down for a groove in Brighton, stay at St Christopher’s at the Palace hotel for a few nights. Enjoy the Brighton nigthlife, go and see a Westlife show. If you’re a boy band groupie you’ll have the perfect weekend break.
British Surf History
This is something you would expect near our other beach hostel in Newquay which is a surf haven. But no this time the surfers can come down to Brighton and visit this brand new surf history exhibition running from the 24th March to the 12th April. Find out all there is to know about how the surfing started in Britain.......Yes I said Britain, we have our surfing spots too. Definitely worth the the while visiting our Newquay hostel during the summer to catch some awesome waves while attending a few of the surf festivals around.
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, we would like to wish Roger from The Village a very Happy Birthday. Any of you out there who remember Roger from your time with us and would like to send him a birthday card please do! In fact any card we receive will be entered into a prize draw for a FREE weekend stay at St Christopher's!
Send your cards to:
Roger @ The Village
161 Borough High Street
Southwark
London SE1
UK
or email your birthday wishes to us here! Don't forget to include your contact details!
That's it!
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.
