Big night out in Oxford

Only three hours down the motorway.


Dan ventures out for a couple of sly drinks.


The Turf, according to Dan "the best pub in Oxford".


Clarkey loving the Oxford nightlife.


Maxwell's, probably not the best club in Oxford.

Charlotte's 18th birthday

Charlotte Ashdown, loved by everyone, turned 18 at the start of Feb and to celebrate she invited the whole of Marple to visit the Con Club in fancy dress.


The costume secret is revealed. With help from Soph.


Smile if it's your birthday weekend.


Erm, Grease? Wizard of Oz?


More winning costumes.


Stealing seconds from the buffet.


Group shot of party-goers.


Pirates invading the Royal Scot.


The Phantom of the Opera unmasked.


Welcoming new faces to the Marple high life.

The old days

I've found some very old photos on the hard drive... according to the people involved, this photo is from 1993, when we used to play football in the close from when school finished until it was time for bed. Back row: Patrick Lyons, Paul "Lenny" Holt, me. Front row: Michael Lyons, Robert Aldred, Chris Nield and Martin Aldred.

Birthday party part 3

"How much longer does the Scot stay open?"


"I know a few United chants you'll all love."


"Where's Lenny?"


"This is better than staying at home with the family."


"Does Ronaldo beat Paul Scholes?"


Harriet fondly remembering the last birthday party she went to at the Royal Scot.


Thumbs up if you wish you could do this every weekend.


Dasc and Chantler looking forward to turning 27.


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Chantler pleased he has a short walk home.

Birthday party part 2

The party moves on to the Royal Scot: "I can't believe some people went in the Norfolk first."


Ben looks towards the bar.


Smile if you're having fun.


The Thundercats tshirts plan comes to fruition.


Andy Patrick wonders if anyone will sit near him.


The Palmer family out in force.


"I've got a great costume for your party tomorrow."


Assorted revellers enjoying themselves.


"Is it not fancy dress?"

Birthday party part 1

At last I have managed to get together all the photos from the night we celebrated me turning 27.


A few quick drinks in the Midland to get everything started.


James and James wondering what the night has in store.


"Does Ronaldo beat Paul Scholes?"


Choosing what to have at the Maple Tree.


"Have we got enough for a starter?"


"I've heard the sweet and sour chicken is good."


"Take some photos while we wait for the food."


100 comedy uses for a spring roll part 1.


The food turns up.


Fallon looking pleased to be 21 years of age.

Vista is here

The new version of Windows has been released and to celebrate the occasion I travelled down to London last week for the official launch. The world's richest man, Mr Bill Gates, was there talking about how great Vista is, and here he is in action. If you want to know how all that money gets spent, click here to read about his $125million house.

Happy birthday

To celebrate me turning 27 and Fallon turning 21 we all invaded the Royal Scot. Here's some video as a sample of the electric atmosphere. Photos will appear soon.

People who aren't around at the moment but who are still in our hearts and minds

Part 2: Amy and Greg



Amy and Greg are touring Australia and New Zealand and tomorrow they're off to SeaWorld. In these pictures you can see them enjoying watching England getting beaten at cricket. Read all about their amazing adventures here.

Happy Birthday James Joyce

Today marks what would have been the 125th birthday of one of my favourite writers, James Joyce. His Dubliners short story collection includes The Dead, which ends with a snowy graveyard (see above), and Two Gallants, after which Chewi's favourite band are named. If you want to read the 12 stories, about everything from skipping school and late-night card games to falling in love and dying alone, they are all available online for free here.