Charlton Athletic Penalties And Chelsea Shoot Out of The Carling Cup

Picture by Lee Harrison of Keith Peacock
Taken at Birmingham City V Charlton Athletic


You might ask what has this got to do with Travel and in a way you'd be right, except Lee Harrison of Select World Travel is a Charlton Athletic Supporter and has been for approx 32 years. I don't get to see many live matches unfortunatly, as our Travel Agency is open six days a Week and generally Saturday is one of our busiest days. Also being based in the Midlands makes it difficult to travel to Charlton's home Ground in South East London.

Charlton Athletic does of course have travel connections and former player Andy Hunt is now running The Belize Jungle Dome . The Jungle Dome should be on every body's Wish List as a place to Visit for Culture, Adventure, Exploring and as a great Family Holiday destination as well. For More information e-mail to enquiries@selectworldtravel.co.uk

Last Season was very strange as far as Charlton were concerned, they were the only team in the Premiership not to be awarded a Penalty for the whole season. This season has been completely different with the First Penalty being awarded in Charltons pre-season Matches, and Several have followed.

Last nights game bought back happy memories of Charltons finest game against Sunderland, played at Wembley Stadium in May of 1998 when Charlton gained top flight football in an epic match that ended up 3-3 at Full time. A Tense Extra time produced 1 more goal for each side to make it 4-4. The football had been end to end for 120 minutes and Wembley had not seen anything like this before. The atmosphere was undescribable as the Penalties took place, with Charlton eventually coming out on top with 7 penalties against 6 and Sasa Ilic the Charlton Goalkeeper the hero of the day.

My Lasting memory of that day was when Alan Curbishley asked a parent in the crowd if he could take their Daughter down on to the pitch to meet the Players and join in with the Celebrations .

And So to Last Nights Hero, Stephen Andersen
having to re-live that great Penalty shoot out of 1998 as the game at Stamford Bridge ended at
1-1 after 90 minutes and at the end of extra time the score remained the same.

Alan Curbishley has shown this season that he now has some difficult choices when choosing his Squad. Stephen Andersen has stepped into the Keeping gloves of Dean Kiely. Dean has always been a stalwart in between the Posts and over the last three seasons, I can't really remember him being injured or out of favour. A pre-season hand injury has given the position to Andersen and on last nights performance, I can't see Dean Kiely featuring in many matches this season


Photograph by Lee Harrison of Stephen Andersen
Birmingham City V Charlton Athletic



Matt Holland is another Player that is finding it hard to get into a playing position at present because of the size of the team, and last night he showed Alan Curbishley why he should be a member of the first team squad.

And So to the Penalties, always nerve racking, and apparently Curbs struggled to find players keen enough to take the honours or disappointment. Having scored 1 a piece Robert Huth stepped up and placed the ball to the right of Stephen Andersen, The Ball was Struck well, but at a height that had Andersen punching the ball away from danger, and was Certainly a better Save than Sasa Ilic's Lucky windfall against Sunderland in 1998. For me the best Kick came from Charlton's Hermann Hredirasson, especially as ITV's Commentators almost put a curse on him as they suggested he looked nervous and could miss. The Summersault celebration looked clumsier than the well taken penalty.

And finally the Honour of Scoring the Winning Goal lay at the feet of Bryan Hughes another Player finding it hard to get into a regular playing position. A superbly struck penalty and Chelsea are out of the Carling Cup

Photograph by Lee Harrison
of Hermann Hredirasson

There is a new Phrase in Football " Doing a Charlton" and most clubs in the lower divisions hold Charlton with high esteme and aspire to be like Charlton. We are no more " Little" Charlton and The Managers, Directors and all of the Staff at Charlton should be congratulated on getting the Club to where it is today. Today's Blog started off with a Photo of Keith Peacock, an unsung Hero who has stuck with Charlton through thick and thin, I expect that the Cheeky Grin was probably wider than ever last night

Travel to Mauritius this Christmas

THE FINE ART OF LUXURY TRAVEL

Christmas 2005 Availability from Select World Travel

We have plenty of flight and accommodation availability at some of our favourite hotels in Mauritius over the Christmas and New Year period. You can look in depth at the Hotels on the Link in the Side Bar entitled Honeymoons and Weddings.


Le Mauricia - 9 nts in a Standard Room HB basis from
£ 2377pp. (27 Dec 05 to 07 Jan 06)

Le Canonnier - 11 nts in a Standard Room HB basis from £2800pp. (21 Dec 05 to 02 Jan 06)

Le Victoria - 7 nts in standard room on half board basis
from £1966pp. (27 Dec 05 to 04 Jan 06)

Shandrani - 8 nts in a Superior Room AI basis from £2505pp. (19 Dec 05 to 28 Dec 05)

Trou Aux Biches - 7 nts in a Standard Room HB basis from £2736pp. (27 Dec 05 to 04 Jan 06)

Paradis - 8 nts in a Deluxe Room HB basis £3068pp from
(19 Dec 05 to 28 Dec 05)

Dinarobin - 8 nts in a Junior Suite HB basis £4369pp. from
(26 Dec 05 to 04 Jan 06)





All prices are based on 2 adults sharing and include Economy Class flights with Air Mauritius.

Fireworks in Madeira

Photograph by Lee Harrison SWT
Casa Velha do Palheiro


Madeira is the perfect holiday destination for those wanting to escape the stresses everyday life. It is a beautiful island with an abundance of nature. There is no golden sand although the island boasts a few manmade beaches. There are numerous lidos and wonderful hotel poo1s often overlooking the ocean or situated in magnificent tropical gardens which make Madeira an ideal destination for sunworshippers. The hotel standards are high, the people are friendly and there are few places where you would enjoy better or more courteous service. Madeira also boasts the 4th Best Fireworks display in the World at New Year. Book at enquiries@selectworldtravel.co.uk


Funchal

Located on the south east coast of the island in a picturesque bay, Madeira's capital, Funchal, lies between the deep blue of the ocean and the lush green of the mountains behind. Approximately half of the island's population lives in Funchal; the centre of town is especially busy where the 16th century streets attempt to cope with 21st century traffic! Most of the hotels are located west of the city centre at Funchal Lido - an important tourist area with shops, restaurants and cafes. The style is changing, however, with colonial mansions being converted into luxurious hotels although many enclaves and the port still retain an old fashioned feel mixed with the commercial buzz of its working environment.

Funchal's port area provides a fabulous vantage point to gaze at the rich (and sometimes famous) as cruise ships moor up for their overnight stops. A short walk from the port is the old part of town, interesting to meander through during the day and excellent to visit in the evening when the cafes and restaurants spill out onto the streets allowing you to enjoy alfresco dining.
During the day the streets and old squares of Funchal are alive with flower sellers. With the blue sea in front, the greenery of the mountains behind and the pavements alive with the vibrant colours of the Birds of Paradise, Arum lilies and Amaryllis flowers, you can wander for hours. There is interesting 16th century architecture, a smattering of worthwhile museums and, if you love to shop, you can easily while away a morning or afternoon in the designer shops or at the local market which is well worth a visit - packed with local produce and heaps of freshly caught Espada (Scabbard Fish).
A 'must do' during your stay in Funchal is to travel up in the cable car to Monte. The journey takes 15 minutes and there are wonderful views on the way up and from the top. A fun outing at the top is to visit Quinta do Monte for a typical Madeiran drink 'Poncha' then with a light head, toboggan back on one of the infamous wooden sleds!

Places to Visit
Funchal, Madeira's capital is a bustling cosmopolitan city with a multitude of good places to stay. Choose from a wide variety of excellent quality hotels and Quintas. Quinta is the Portuguese word for country manor and a Madeiran Quinta can either he a converted manor house or a property built in the style of a country house. Wherever you stay in Funchal you will always have easy access to the port and the lively town centre with its numerous restaurants. Outside the town centre there are some steep streets and many of the hotels and Quintas have their own shuttle buses to take you to and from the centre of town.
And there are plenty of other places to stay and visit outside the capital. Although just a small island 35 miles by 16, it seems much bigger due to its mountainous terrain. The island is extremely rugged and travellers should be prepared for long, winding roads full of twists and turns. You can easily explore by car, taxi, local bus or organised excursion. Our Resort Team is on hand to give you advice on the best way for you to get around:

Boaventura: to the north of the island is an agricultural village with mountainous landscape. Numerous bars provide the excellent stopping points to sample local wines. There is a demanding levada close by with superb views over the north of the island.

Cabo Girao: do not miss the view from one of the highest sea cliffs in the world (1900ft).

Camacha: the island's wickerwork centre; great for souvenir shopping.

Camara de Lobos: a favourite with Winston Churchill, this picturesque village to the west of Funchal is the centre of the fishing community; the fishermen are experts in catching Espada from depths of up to 800 metres.

Canical: once the centre of Madeira's whaling industry and now a marine mammal sanctuary. Well worth a visit to the whaling museum in the old whaling company's office.

Desertas Islands: 20 miles to the southeast of Funchal, these uninhabited (deserted) islands provide a spectacular backdrop especially at sunset. Protected as a sanctuary for the monk seal, access is restricted but authorisation can be obtained, although fishing is forbidden.

Eira do Serrado: 10 miles to the north of Funchal and right in the centre of the island, wonderful views over the Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley).

Encumeada: a pass at 3,300ft with superb views from Sao Vicente in the north down the Serra d'Agua valley to the south.

Jardim Botanico: beautifully laid out gardens overlooking Funchal with plants from all over the world.

Jardim da Serra: picturesque wooded region with excellent levada walks.

Jardim do Monte Palace: delightful gardens full of rare tropical species native to Madeira.

Jardim Orchidea: a relatively new orchid breeding project, the gardens contain more thar 4,000 varieties of delicate orchids.

Machico: historical fishing port where Zarco the Explorer first discovered Madeira.

Monte: picturesque village high above Funchal. Visit by cable car and leave by toboggan.

Piro do Arieiro: Madeira's third highest mountain, tremendous views of dramatic mount ridges.

Pica Ruivo: the highest point on the island, 6,1O9ft ? can only be reached by foot.

Ponta do Sol: now a fishing village and holiday resort, once a thriving sugarcane centre.

Porto Moniz: pretty whaling village surrounded by terraces typical of the north of Madeira. Most famed for natural swimming pools cut into the volcanic rock.

Porto Santo: Madeira's neighbouring island with 5 miles of golden beaches and sands with supposed curative properties. Stay at Hotel Porto Santo or visit on a day trip.

Queimadas: nature reserve close to Santana. Original Madeiran flora.

Sao Vicente: pretty authentically-renovated village which has won conservation awards.

Santana: famous for its triangular thatched houses, unique to Madeira. Hillsides abound with fruit, vegetables and willow branches cultivated for wickerwork. Surrounded by one of the most beautiful and unspoilt landscapes in Madeira.

Santo da Serra: filled with weekend villas for Madeira's wealthiest residents and home to a championship 27-hole golf course.

Western Madeira: Ponta Delgada and Jardim do Mar p1us other seaside coves are special favourites for surfers with world class surfing conditions.

DAVID BRENT VISITS THE SELECT WORLD TRAVEL OFFICE

If you thought your day couldn't get any Worse at the Office, and the Weather outsite resembles Hurricane Wilma, you really need something to brighten things up. Our Travel Consultant Elaine Robinson has been busy today finalising a complicated booking to Australia.


It's been busier than normal today because of the rain, and sometimes you don't look up immediatly when a Client comes in, so imagine Elaine's Surprise at Having a box of Chocolate biscuits put in front of her, as Elaine looked up, she looked Quizically at the Person sitting in front of her and suddenly turned bright Pink. Sitting in front of Elaine was DAVID BRENT

Now David is famous for his role in the brilliant sitcom THE OFFICE and is portrayed by Ricky Gervais, so What was he doing in Malvern and in particular Select World Travel ?

All was revealed as in the same mannerisms that were Very David Brent, he started extolling the Virtues of CADOGAN HOLIDAYS to Elaine and handed Elaine his Card. It Turns out that The Cadogan David Brent is the brain child of Gary David, Managing Director of Cadogan Holidays. Well Gary, it certainly worked Tim Oliver who is a David Brent Lookalike entertained us all, the mannerisms were there, the Voice and even Shirt Collar certainly had us fooled.

Cadogan Holidays has been established for 54 years and is part of the international Bland Group

THE PICK OF THE DESTINATIONS
A look at the company’s brochures show that its clients are spoilt for choice with a range of brochures highlighting a superb range of four and five-star hotels in:
Bermuda: Devonshire, Paget, Southampton and Hamilton
Egypt: Giza, Cairo and Luxor
Crete: Elounda, Aghios Nikolaos, Sissi and Hersonissos
Cyprus: Limassol, Latchi and Pafos
Gibraltar, Southern Spain and Her Islands: Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and La Manga; Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Gomera. Fuerteventura and Ibiza,
Madeira & Porto Santo
Portugal & The Azores: Algarve, Sao Miguel and Terceira
Tunisia: Hammamet, Carthage, Sousse, Port el Kantaoui and Monastir
Morocco: Marrakech, Agadir, Essaouira, Fes, Tangier, Casablanca, Ouarzazate
Malta, Gozo & Comino
Then there is the massive ‘Collection’ brochure which is a selection of the company’s most popular hotels drawn from all these individual destinations.

Finally, the Winter Sun programme offers the pick of the hotels in all the destinations, specially selected for the winter season.

Not only does Cadogan come out on top for choice and quality, its highly informative brochures give a wealth of information on each destination, along with a fully page – sometimes two – on individual hotels.

Also don’t forget to look out for the special offers throughout the programme, which include great child discounts, no single supplements at many hotels, golf and spa offers along with some thoughtful extras which will make a stay for a honeymoon couple or those celebrating an anniversary even more memorable.

If that wasn’t enough, all Cadogan clients receive a luxury travel wallet with a free Cadogan guidebook and map plus a free international discount card, which alone is worth a lot of money in savings at hundreds of shops and restaurants at home and abroad.

Just like Select World Travel, Cadogan are an award winning company, Not only has Cadogan been voted Best Specialist Tour Operator – Short Haul by the travel industry, the company has also been awarded the country’s Top Independent Tour Operator by readers of the Travel Trade Gazette and won top accolades from the Travel Bulletin, Worldchoice agents, Advantage Travel Centres and American Express, enabling us to proudly say Cadogan Holidays is an award-winning tour operator partnered with Award Winning Select World Travel

For more enquiries about Cadogan holidays and to check availability, please e-mail to enquiries@selectworldtravel.co.uk

Hurricane Wilma Latest News

At Select World Travel we have been highlighting how a Tour Operator copes with emergencies.
Here is the latest from Thomas Cook Signature

Hurricane Wilma Cat. 3 - Issue 8 - Monday 24 October 2005

Wilma is due to hit Florida midday our time, 7am local time. The
predicted track is that it will make landfall in the far south.


Thomas Cook Signature have evacuated Naples and the Keys so have no passengers in that area. All flights in and out of Miami have been delayed and will not operate today. Passengers have been booked on tomorrows flights.

Resorts further north and on the east coast will have poor weather conditions but they are not expected to experience hurricane conditions.

Florida Policy

Naples and Miami - policy for due to travel to align with other FTO members.

Passengers travelling up to and including Tuesday 25 October will be given the following options.
* Defer travel to a later date. Booking value will be transferred and any increase in booking cost will be charged.
* Transfer to alternative destination. Booking value will be transferred and any increase in booking cost will be charged.
* Cancel and receive a full refund.

Rest of Florida
* Normal booking conditions apply.
Local representatives have contacted all Thomas Cook Signature passengers in resort with hurricane warning letters


Cuba
It was announced late on Saturday afternoon that Virgin Atlantic had delayed their Sunday flight by 24 hours.

Cuba Policy - No change to existing policy. Normal and brochure booking conditions apply to all future travel.
A Call Centre Incident Team is still in operation to deal with incoming calls from due to travel passengers.


Tropical Storm Alpha

The Bahamas have been put on Tropical Storm Warning. We are
monitoring this and will report on any developments.

Photos, Footie and Adventure Travel

Well it's been a busy day at Select World Travel. Some Cruise Bookings, lots of enquiries for Christmas breaks and booking for next year to Australia and Canada.

We have also just found out how to download some of our Photographs into a great Tool called flickr and it looks as though it will enhance this site no end. Take a look on the Sidebar and see how nicely it fits in. We Will be Loading lots of our Travel Consultants own Travel Portfolios over the coming months.

The First Pictures to be loaded are from our Own Holiday To Turkey and are the Fantastic Asfiya Hotel. We Send Lots of our clients here and have many repeat customers.

Contact enquiries@selectworldtravel for more details

Saturday happens to be Football day, and at Select World Travel, Charlton Athletic are the team we follow. We have managed to form a Link with no less than Andy Hunt, who used to Play for Charlton West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle, scoring 136 goals during his career. Andy now Lives in Belize and has a fantastic Blog and Website. We Will bring more news of this later as it's time to rush off and Watch Portsmouth take on Charlton for a 17.15 kick off.

THE VENICE SIMPLON NORTHERN BELLE

The Northern Belle, a reflection of the affluent ‘Belle’ trains of the 1930’s, is the first classic train of the new century, providing the ultimate in stylish and enjoyable day excursions and short breaks throughout Britain from major stations throughout the Midlands and North of England.Immaculate carriages, superb food and service and scenery to take your breath away are just some of the delights waiting for you on board the Northern Belle.The exclusive Grand tour of Great Britain aboard the Northern Belle is a week long journey throughout the most beautiful landscapes of Great Britain. Visit magnificent sites, stay at classic hotels and let Orient-Express provide an experience you will never forget.



Today I have a rare day off, and a trip up to Birmingham International Railway station with My wife Hilary and a treat in -store for the Dragon-in-Law. Yes My Mother in law has reached her 75th Birthday and as a special treat, we Surprised her with two Tickets to travel on a Special Lunchtime Excursion on THE NORTHERN BELLE.

The Northern Belle prides itself on superb cuisine and all food is freshly prepared on board by a team of expert chefs. A selection of fine wines is readily available and liveried stewards are on hand to answer her every need.

Pictures of the Great event will appear tomorrow, and Whilst My Mother-in Law and her Partner will be Living it Up with a Champagne Lifestyle, Hilary and I will be heading for the delights of The Bull ring shopping centre in Birmingham and no doubt end up at The Cafe Rouge, a favourite Lunchtime haunt.

How Does a Tour Operator Cope With A Hurricane?

Good advice to book with a Travel Agent and reputable Tour Operator. An Independent Traveller is very much on their own, but by booking with an Agent and Operator, they look after you all the way in case of emegency.

Here is the latest advice from Thomas Cook Signature at how they are coping with Hurricane Wilma.

The following update is issued following an FTO conference call held
at 11.00 today.

Cuba
Due to Wilma tracking further west than first predicted Cuba has now
been downgraded to a tropical storm warning and as such we are not
unduly concerned. However local weather conditions are reporting very
heavy rain fall and we will be monitoring this closely with regards to flooding.

Cuba Policy
Flights are continuing to operate as normal and brochure booking
conditions apply to all future travel.

Florida
It is too early to accurately predict where and when Wilma will reach
landfall but the best indicators show that this could be Saturday
night/Sunday morning in the far south, however recent forecasts show a
probability of this moving further north.

Florida Keys - evacuated.
* Thomas Cook Signature passengers currently in the Keys are being
assisted by representatives from our Florida office who are in the
process of booking alternative accommodation.
* Thomas Cook Signature passengers currently in Orlando and due to
depart for the Keys are being offered extensions to their
accommodation in the Orlando area.
* Thomas Cook Signature Passengers due to depart the UK up to Sunday
23 October have been contacted by our Call Centre to amend itineraries
where possible.

Rest of Florida
* Normal booking conditions apply.
* Local representatives are contacting all TCS passengers in resort
with hurricane warning letters.

Florida Policy
All FTO members have reported that they have not changed their travel
policy and that booking conditions will apply, this is with the
exception of the Keys. TCS are therefore aligned with other tour
operators in applying normal booking conditions for future travel.
Our airline partners have not changed their policies and are flying as
normal.

A Call Centre Incident Team has been set up to deal with incoming
calls from due to travel passengers.
We will continually monitor the situation and will issue a further
update on Friday.

Thomas Cook Signature

St. Kitts and Hurricane Wilma

We are monitoring the progress of Hurricane Wilma as we have Clients flying to St Kitts. on Saturday. The Weather has been attrocious over the last Week or so, and we hope it gets better for them. They are staying at the fabulous Ottley's Plantation Inn owned and run by Karen Keusch and her family and team. The Cottage rooms have great views to the main Plantation buildings and have beautiful grounds with great views down to the sea. Ottley's is also a great place to have a Wedding or Honeymoon

I was lucky enough to Visit St Kitts a few years back, and it remains one of my favourite of the Caribbean Islands.

Here Is the latest news on Wilma

Extremely dangerous Hurricane Wilma heading toward the Yucatan pensinsula,for now
A Hurricane Warning is in effect from San Felipe to Punta Allen on
the Yucatan Peninsulaincluding Cozumel and the nearby islands.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Swan Island.

At 4 am CDT 0900z the government of Mexico has issued a
Tropical Storm Warning for the northern and western coasts of the
Yucatan Peninsula west of San Felipe to celestun. A Tropical Storm
Warning and a Hurricane Watch are now in effect for the northern
and western coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula west of San Felipe to
celestun.

A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for the East Coast of the
Yucatan Peninsula from south of Punta Allen to Punta gruesa.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect from south of Punta Allen
to Chetumal Mexico...and for Belize from the border with Mexico
southward to Belize City.

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the provinces of la
Habana Ciudad de la Habana,Pinar del Rio and the Isle of
Youth. A Hurricane Watch remains in effect in Cuba for the
provinces of Matanzas westward through Pinar del Rio, and for the
Isle of Youth.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Honduras from the
Honduras/Nicaragua border westward to Cabo camaron.

All interests in the Florida Keys and the Florida Peninsula should
closely monitor the progress of extremely dangerous Hurricane Wilma.

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
within the warning area ,generally within the next 24 hours.
Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to
completion. A Hurricane Watch means that hurricane conditions are
possible within the watch area, generally within 36 hours.

At 4 am CDT 0900z the center of Hurricane Wilma was located near
latitude 18.3 north...longitude 85.0 west or about 195 miles
315 km, southeast of Cozumel Mexico.

Wilma is still moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph, 13
km/hr with some wobbles of the eye during the past few hours. A
turn toward the northwest is expected later today.

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 150 mph-240
km/hr with higher gusts. Wilma is a category four hurricane on
the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some re-strengthening is forecast during
the next 24 hours.

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 70 miles-110 km
from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up
to 230 miles- 370 km.

Latest minimum central pressure estimated by an Air Force
reconnaissance plane was 900 mb,26.58 inches.
If the center of Wilma makes landfall on the Yucatan Peninsula
coastal storm surge flooding of 7-10 feet above normal tide
levels...along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be
expected near and to the north of the center.

Wilma is expected to produce storm total rainfall accumulations of
10 to 15 inches across portions of western Cuba and the Yucatan
Peninsula, with local amounts near 25 inches particularly in
mountainous terrain across Cuba through Friday. Additional
rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches with local amounts up to
8 inches are possible across the Cayman Islands, Swan
Island, and the northern portions of Honduras through today.

Repeating the 4 am CDT position 18.3 N - 85.0 W. Movement
toward...west-northwest near 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds150
mph. Minimum central pressure 900 mb.

An intermediate advisory will be issued by the National Hurricane
Center at 7 am CDT followed by the next complete advisory at 10 am
CDT.
For the latest on Hurricanes and extreme weather visit www.nhc.noaa.gov or www.wunderground.com

Setting Up

If you are lucky enough to find this blog, then please bear with me. I am not vey technically minded and am busy finding out what the power of blogging can do. At present I am loading various links and other things to make the site attractive and user friendly. Any tips will be welcomed.
In the mean time, please bookmark these pages for some exciting things to come.

Travel never ceases to amaze me, and I normally arrive into the office at around 08.00 in the morning to open the post. My attention was immediatly drawn to a letter stamped on the front "if undelivered please return to Worcester County Court". My imagination started to do overtime, trying to think what the hell I could of done, Could it be a Summons, Parking fine or possibly a call up for Jury service.

On opening the letter from her Majesty's Courts service, I find it's written on behalf of the resident judge, His Honour Judge Michael Mott and the staff of the County Court who are holding a charity auction in aid of victim support and are asking Select World Travel to donate two flight tickets, a weekend break or perhaps a holiday. Do they think these things grow on Trees? If I had a Pound for every request like this, I would be a Millionnaire by now.

At least it wasn't the expected fine for doing 95 down the M4 the other day, and Judge Michael Mott if you are reading this, Please disregard this last sentence.

The Blog starts soon, enjoy