Well life isn’t so dreary after all, even during a recession. I don’t know what the saying is about things coming in threes, but in my case good things happened three times to me in a couple of days. Mind they did follow three miserable days after my dumb argument with Gigi. Finally we agreed to meet to discuss things and I’m happy to say, after a long and serious conversation, we are together again. Read more »

Chris Youlden & The Shakey Vick Band

The Oval Tavern, Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR

Free

Chris Youlden and The Shakey Vick Band.

 Inn on the Green. Portobello Green. W10 5XL.

 8 p.m. free

I’ve had an eventful few days recently. Last Saturday was a birthday party at the Inn on the Green for Tina the manageress. Gigi and I went and stayed till one o’clock and then walked home. We had almost arrived and were walking along the pavement arm in arm when a cyclist approached us from the other direction. For those who like stereotyping people, he was black and wearing a hood. For the more enlightened among you, read on… Read more »

Chris Youlden & The Shakey Vick Band
Inn on the Green, 3 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
8pm Free