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Two gigs and a quick pint

Just a quick note to let you know about two gigs I’m doing this week – one in Daventry in Northamptonshire and the other in London. I’ve been assured that both venues are bed-bug free.

The Daventry talk will be held in the library there on Thursday night at 7.30 pm. According to the glossy brochure put out by Northamptonshire County Council I will be chatting about my ‘travels and inspirations.’ For tickets, info etc email here.

On Saturday afternoon at 2.30 pm I’ll be speaking at the TNT Travel Show in the New Connaught Rooms on Great Queen Street in Covent Garden. This time I will be chatting about travelling overland from London to Sydney. There’s always a queue to get in to the show itself so get there early.

I’m driving up to the gig at Daventry so I won’t be able to hang around for a drink after – which a shame considering the library is offering a free glass of wine to everyone who comes along. If anyone is interested though, I should be able to have a pint after the TNT talk.

It’ll have to be a quick one though. It’s also my wedding anniversary and I told Sally I’d take her out to dinner!

UPDATE (17/03/06) :
The gig at Daventry went really well. Thanks to everyone who braved the shite weather to turn up. Much appreciated. Thanks must go as well to the barmaid at the Dun Cow for the perfectly pulled pint of ale to calm the nerves beforehand.

Now, tomorrow. Looks like a few of you are keen for a quick pint after the chat. The plan as it stands is do talk, answer questions, flog a few books then retire to nearest pub.

See you there!

UPDATE (20/03/06):
Wow, what a turn out at the travel show! Biggest crowd I’ve ever spoken to, I think. Maybe that’s why I had one (or two) too many with the reprobates pictured to the right. I did get home in time though to take Sally out for dinner for our third anniversary. I had the sirloin steak which I’m sure Shermozzle will agree is really just an upmarket kebab!

Anyway, thanks again to everyone who turned up – to the gig and the beer(s) after

  1. Shermozle March 15, 2006 at 12:48 pm #

    Will try and make it in for the talk in London. Seeya there mate.

  2. Nick March 15, 2006 at 7:24 pm #

    The London one is in my diary already. See you there!

  3. Pete March 15, 2006 at 8:38 pm #

    Def gonna be in london, always up for a pint!

  4. Matt Shorrock March 15, 2006 at 10:28 pm #

    Hey Pete – nice article about you in the TNT Mag this week ;)

  5. Massi March 16, 2006 at 4:14 pm #

    Will try and be there. looking forward for a pint.

  6. Pete C (random bloke, not an author) March 17, 2006 at 1:43 pm #

    haha, that was me above, sorry to confuse!

  7. Shermozle March 18, 2006 at 9:13 pm #

    Well that was a big afternoon. Now at home, after a rather lovely kebab from Best Mangal in West Kens. Hope you don’t get too much of a bollocking from the trouble and strife on your anniversary ;)

  8. Massi March 20, 2006 at 1:11 pm #

    Hi guys. I really enjoyed Saturday night.
    Hope to meet you again. Wherever you are, Spain, Italy or UK, mi casa es tu casa.
    Anyway, see you again on these pages.

  9. picture of zoroastrianism March 21, 2006 at 4:41 pm #

    Are you going to make mp3 downloads of the events available?

    Best

  10. Peter March 21, 2006 at 4:47 pm #

    I recorded the TNT gig so as soon as I have a bit of time I’ll edit it and stick it up as an MP3. Ill announce it on the blog when I do.

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