Our Last Full Edition of the Year

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We’re closing in on the end of the year quickly, and this will be our last full edition of the 8:01 until January. This week the city has already felt a touch quieter as many of us wind down ahead of the Christmas break. Schools will be out by the end of today, leaving us with hopefully, a few pleasant days at the start of next week to spend with friends and family, and very likely getting our final bits sorted.

I’ll be hosting for both Christmas day and New Year’s Eve which I’m very much looking forward to. There are already plans to visit a couple of local venues such as The Crown at Sundridge Park, the Bickley Arms and The Cockpit.

Hope to see many folk in our local venues over the next couple of weeks.

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Clays is another variation of interactive sports bar, only this time you’re clay pigeon shooting. And it’s pretty fun. You take a “shotgun” and shoot at a screen depicting a clay shooting range. I’ve only ever been real clay shooting once in my life, and I recall just how far in front you had to aim for an accurate hit, and this virtual game was no difference. Along with the shooting action, there is of course a full bar and a range of food options.

Clays would be good for any team social night out.

Along with the location I visited in the City, you’ll also find venues in Canary Wharf and Soho.

The last farmers market of the year will be this Sunday 21st at Hornbrook House Car Park, on the High Street. This could well be a great choice for any last minute bits for the big day, or even just a quick treat for yourself if you’re shopping along the High Street.

Last Sunday saw a new timetable come in, which doesn’t seem to have resulted in any major changes to the train times, but the service this week has been pretty bad. If you’re not a regular on the trains, I would advise you check the new time table as services may not be at the same time as you’re used to.

Joelle’s on the High Street will be open on Christmas Day from 7.30 am - 1:00 pm. Ideal if you want to get out of the house for a bit during the morning. Mulled wine and mince pies will be on the menu.

See you next, Friday!
Simon

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