Notable occasions on the calendar of dread.
Eco warriors take note. There is a climate camp in County Offaly from 15th August to 23rd August. Returning to Belfast on the excellent Stena crossing I was greeted by grey skies. Missed messages, piled up post and other impedimentia. Those of you who oppose the arms trade will be interested in C.A.A.T taking part in the Great Yorkshire Run on 6th September. There is a meeting in London on Saturday, 31st October. Come along and get photographed by Popo. Well, it must beat catching criminals, eh constables? Another meeting is in Birmingham on 30th October. The highlight of the Gay year is Belfasts Pride on Saturday, 1st August. Starting at Custom House Square as last year, Amnesty and other organisations will have a presence. Lots of colourful floats, leather queens, feather queens, acid queens, vapid queens, and whistles. Many, many whistles.