Really Annoying Gavin

It was really annoying to see Gavin Laverty. Really annoying because we want his life instead of ours. He and his family have moved to Cork, and are still in the boat business, and it seemed to us that Gavin's life is sailing about on the high seas having a fantastic time. Seriously though, it was wonderful to see him and catch up with his news. He looks terrific and sounds really happy. He had news too of sister Cara and David Ashe, parents of 20mnth baby Charlotte and still living up here. Cara is working away for Translink. Sail round and see us anytime, Gavin. We would love to meet Charlotte too!

Three Cool Dudes

Three cool dudes strolled in to give us an update: Jorel Vakil is well into his degree in English Literature and Ancient History at Queens, and Michael McQuitty, also at Queens, is studying Computer Science. Dualta, with the biggest car, is doing marvellously in business. Great to see all three.

Taylor and Shauneen

Great to read of Taylor Newell's success in his IT examinations and Shauneen Boyle's in Business Administration. Well done both.

Heading to China

Presentation Evening is a fantastic night for catching up with everyone's news. Topping it all this year is the news that Gavin Henderson has won a placement in China, and I have to apologise for not having the wit to spell the destination correctly. He won his placement through competitive presentations at Napier University where he is studying in Edinburgh. We look forward to hearing what he is up to and to learning all about China. This is a really fabulous opportunity.

Good to See John

Kevin ran into John Benson at the Oppenheimer gig. John is studying biomedical Engineering at the University of Ulster and really enjoying it. Great to hear.

Spotted on a Bus

We were delighted and intrigued to hear that Nicky Shannon was spotted on a bus in Leeds looking smart, healthy and happy. We would love to see you Nicky and catch up with your news.

Alicia Cries with Envy

Joeleen Lynch is on her year abroad from Aberdeen University at the University of Guelph in South West Ontario studying history of art She is having a ball and got to see polar bears in a nature reserve - she loves her polar bears. she finishes her course in April but is staying on until June to work and travel. She will be meeting up with her old classmate kathrun Denvir, studying English and Japanese at Leeds University. Kathryn heads off to Tokyo on Tuesday for six weeks to stay with some university friends. Then she heads off to New Zealand for a week in Auckland on her way to Los Angeles in the US where she will start her five month Zig Zag tour of the USA (this is where Alicia goes green with envy!). she will eventually meet up with Joeleen in New York and then head back to Leeds.