Monthly Archives: April 2009
Marathon couple take time out to tie the knot
NewsThe London Marathon is renowned for its fascinating line-up of celebrity runners and fancy dress fundraisers, but never before has a couple opted to tie the knot halfway round. That was until this year’s race, when Garry Keates and fiancee … Continue
Half-ton bear takes on best man role
NewsNaturalist Casey Anderson may have been tying the knot with a Hollywood actress, but it was his best man Brutus – an eight-foot tall grizzly bear – who undoubtedly stole the show. It is not known whether the half-ton beast … Continue
Taking a short break ‘can help lift spirits’
NewsA full-blown weekend of stag do celebrations might not seem like the most effective way to recharge the batteries, but getting away for a few days could help boost productivity at work, it has been claimed. Jonathan Cudworth, head of … Continue
Turkey ‘offers top value for money’
Stag Destination NewsTurkey might not be the most obvious of stag do destinations, but its range of attractive hotels and top value for money could be enough to lure British revellers. Nigel Harris, chief executive at Artemis Travel, said the country has … Continue
Party town of Krakow ‘provides the best’ for British revellers
Stag Destination NewsStag night revellers looking to avoid the effects of the weakened pound might opt for a trip to the traditional party town of Krakow this year. While sterling has taken a beating against the euro and other foreign currencies over … Continue
Stag weekend ‘helped blow away the cobwebs’
NewsA stag weekend away might provide plenty of good laughs and a party atmosphere, but rarely is it seen as a way to refresh and recharge the batteries. However, the chairman of one North Shields rugby club has claimed that … Continue
Stag do inspires fancy dress marathon run
Stag Activities NewsA stag night out might inspire many things in a man, but few will have felt the urge to tackle the gruelling 26-mile London Marathon course while sinking pints with mates on their final night of freedom. Nevertheless, Hampshire barman … Continue