Good Morning/Afternoon All!

Hope you’re all well today!  Well, last night we had a good ol’ turn out and a damn good natter about anything and everything – it feels like we put the worlds to right!  We had a stranger by the name of “Paula” turn up – does anyone know her?!  Only joking!   A big welcome back to you, it was great to see you again!

We saw a shifting of the powers as Dastardly Dave fobbed off, er, I mean handed over, the folder of power to our new Chairman for the next six months, Rich, aka Duck Ed!  Duck Ed would like to invite you all to his pond meeting next Wednesday (14^th) night at 7:30pm.

So, what has everyone been up to?

Last Thursday South Hampshire Quest enjoyed their very first curry night and had such a good time that they’re going to continue their “curry crawl” around Southampton over the coming months.  Watch out for further notices or see the calendar!

On Saturday evening lots of people came along (despite my failed email!) to see “Hot Fuzz” but luckily no-one was arrested! 

On Sunday evening, Ian took us to the “Circus of Horrors” in Salisbury - unfortunately none of the cast got arrested although some of them really could’ve done with being locked up.  We indulged in a spot of dinner, a nice bottle of wine and a couple of pints (ok, ok, and an ice cream…) before heading off to the show.  Ian’s favourite performance of the night can be summed up by his succinct comment that:

“there was this little midget guy who shoved a firework up his ass!”

Other notable performances of the evening included a girl walking up a staircase of knives, a guy in a giant hamster wheel, a man with really stretchy skin, far too many nails through various body parts, the eating of a light bulb and a half naked rather plump girl in a glass jar (eiwh!).

So, what exciting events can we follow all that up with?!

Well, this Saturday night Shelly is taking us all out for her “Birthday Bash” to celebrate that she is now 31 years young!  We’re starting off the night in the Lizard Lounge in Bedford Place at 8:30pm for drinks and the plan is to end the night in Reflex, that oh so cool 80’s bar!  If you need any further info give Shelly a ring (07881 534 254) or hit reply now!  For the more observant among you, you will note that this Saturday was down as a “Back to the Future Night” DVD night – fear not Foxy lovers!  This has been pushed back a few weeks (to 31^st March) so you won’t be missing out on any “eighty eight miles an hour!” action.  Watch this space for further details!

Get your sports gear out, your head bands on and take a firm grasp of your rackets, as this Sunday morning Rod is inviting you along to Badminton.  So far Rod, Ali and Hugh will be out on the court and they’d love to see you there too!  Please give Rod a bell (07773 106 405) and he’ll serve you up a treat! (groan….)

Another date for your diary, Saturday 28^th April, we’ll be heading off with Amanda to The Joiners to see “Sponge” – I’m reliably informed that this is some form of band but Rich and Amanda lost me with their obscure band knowledge last night so if you’ve got any questions refer them to Amanda (07832 119 985) as I’ll be no help!

Now it brings me very great pleasure to announce that due to the success of last years’ event, back with a vengeance, for the second year running, Southampton Friends is proud to present the “Mad Weekend at Milton Keynes!”  Whah!!!! The crowd goes wild!!!! 

Oh yes, this years event will be on the first weekend in September (that’s the 1^st and 2^nd September) and promises to be every bit as exciting and excellent as last year.  There are a couple of changes from last years programme - one event has been swapped for something else and the local A&E has asked that Ian S be banned from the indoor skydiving.

The fabulous events on offer are: Karting, Indoor Skydiving, a choice of Snowboarding, Skiing or Indoor Rock Climbing and to round it all off an Aerial Extreme session (think “go ape”).  The price for this super-dooper line up is £165 which includes all four events and a night’s stay over, and there is also the option to “Pick ‘n’ Mix” the activities you fancy.  A full price list will be headed your way soon so start saving up those pennies - it’s well worth it!

Phew!  One final thing – if you would like join us for Brean (Fri 23^th March – Mon 26^th March) we’re down to the wire, but get your £59.95 to us and we’ll see that you get booked in for an absolute blast!

Think that’s all for today – hopefully the email will get through ok this week!

Check in with you all soon!

Princess Phil