Time to get phestive
There’s still time (just) to book for the next quarterly Phunkin Phestivities Event, organised by the Travel Industry Soul Society, on Monday December 13.
One of the founding fathers of the Phunkin Crew Nigel McShine-Jones hopes for a big turnout -‘We are thinking that the late December date and the central London base we have, at Jerusalem, will attract a bumper crowd’.
Taking place at the usual haunt, Jerusalem Bar & Kitchen in London’s West End, there will be a special offer on Christmas dinner and drinks. Just quote ‘Phunkin Phursday’ at manager Steve when you call and he’ll know what you’re on about (we’re told). Tel 020 7255 1120.
Guest DJ Ken McLeod of Advantage and Anthony Martin of Rock get into a spin at the spring Phunk meeting
And yes, before any clever clogs point out that it’s on a Monday (not a Thursday or Phursday), we’ve already spotted that so don’t bother to email.
Founder Nigel McShine-Jones and Sarah Hannan of Cheapflights at a Phunkin gig
Guest DJ Gary Kershaw will be in charge of the sounds – yes, THE Gary Kershaw of travel industry fame. Oh and Dan ‘rubber hips’ Caplin will be there too. Whoever he is.
What are you waiting for? Go book.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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