Game of Thrones is the new HBO fantasy series currently filming in the Paint Hall in the TQ (as well as other exotic locations, such as Magheramorne Quarry).  Judging by this new trailer, it looks fantastic: Continue reading →

A couple of people have said to me, “surely you’re not going to keep doing your walks in the winter?”, looking horrified at the very thought.  Which makes sense in some ways – certainly we’ll not be chilling out at the Thompson Dock picnic tables like we did back in the “summer” – but then in other ways I’ve gotta ask, Why Not? Continue reading →

So this week I’m in Newry on an Arrow retreat (a residential leadership course).  I know that doesn’t sound like my usual jet-set lifestyle, but look at the retreat house where we’re staying – how Downton Abbey is this!! Continue reading →

It was Susan’s birthday during the week (that’s right, she turned 25, how did you know?!), so it was the perfect excuse to try out the new Premier Inn in the Titanic Quarter, which opened its doors for the first time last week.  So as promised here’s the full review: Continue reading →

Conferences are like busses – they all come along at once. Continue reading →