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functions. The in-house bar and catering are under franchise, so you can arrange to use them or else engage different caterers: flexibility is definitely on offer here. Prices ‘depend very much on who‘s
should contact the manager. Peter Searie.
Ifyou actually want to get wet. Edinburgh‘s Iniirmary Street Baths
the discretion of the District Council‘s Director of Recreation.
of persuasion to assure him that nobody is goingto drown . . . The
you to erect a marquee for an outdoor event in the Meadows. Apply in writing well in advance. Charges are nominal. but you must provide your own site services (toilets. etc).
ones‘. After the last memorable Thunderball. the management
but remains quite amenable to jolly japes such as bouncy castles in the Ballroom. Hire ofthis (excluding
£155. with prices increasing at weekends and fora late licence. For a bigger function. hire the Music Hall for £200 an evening.
booking,‘ but in the first instance you
are available for hire — but entirely at
So. no go unless you use your powers
same official may alternatively allow
The Assembly Rooms staff are open to suggestions — and ‘not just sensible
reserves the right to refuse bookings.
music. bar service and catering) costs
Alternately, hire both for an event of unrivalled grandeur. But take note — bookings are accepted months in advance.
Assembly Rooms George Street. Edinburgh (031220 4348). Director of Recreation 17 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (0315571265). Fruitmaritet Gallery Market Street, Edinburgh (03] 225 2383). Henirew Ferry Clyde Place. Glasgow (04] 429
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3766). Scotrail Mrs C. Branscombe. Glasgow (0413353910). Winter Gardens Mr Smith, Department of Parks and Recreation, Glasgow District Council (04] 632 8924). Tramway Peter Sear/e. A bert Drive, Glasgow (04] 422 1282).
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If you don‘t want to organise anything but tickets for your party.
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Okay, so you've had your lun. Lots of it, in tact. But now you want to get rid oi all those bodies littering your living room floor. There’s only one sure way to do it — bring out all the old records which should have been consigned to a Woolies bargain bin at long time ago. That‘ll shirt ’em.
1. A Little Peace— Nicole
2. Mull Oi Kintyre— Paul McCartney and Wings
3. Sailing - Rod Stewart
4. Crystal Chandeliers-Johnny Cash 5. There’s lilo-one Ouite Like Grandma — St Winilred‘s School Choir
But just in case the one true love of your life happens to be curled up among the alorementioned strewn bodies, the
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ioilowing should leave him, heror it in no doubt as to your intentions.
1. Every Loser Wins—Nick Berry
2. Starting Together— Su Pollard
3. The Power of Love —Jenniier Rush 4. Anyone Can Fall in Love —Anita Dobson
5. I Just Called To Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder
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you could do worse than try Glasgow‘s The Choice. which charges £70 for up to 350 people on a Tuesday. Wednesday or Thursday and will also print your tickets for an extra £20. The Shelter. on the other hand. will take you any night of the week at all. providing they don‘t have a band booked. The price is £30 for the venue. £60 if you want a DJ and music as well.
The ever-so-trendy Tunnel Club also caters for functions - on a Tuesday or Wednesday only. The management provides a DJ and can cope with over 300 people in the dance hall; prices from £100 to £300. or more ifyou fancy having a
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No Japanese high jinks at Edinburgh's Buster Browns. but they will cater for most musical tastes. and tailor the night‘s DJ-ing to suit your preferences. Available Monday to Thursday. £75 during the last two weeks of December. otherwise free ifyou can find more than 200 pals. The deservedly popular Mission is also for hire. though only on Mondays and Tuesdays. for £100 if you provide your own DJ.
For an even more special occasion. The Amphitheatre provides a complete dinner and dancing package in association with the Caledonian Hotel. Lazio‘s Italian Restaurant. The Great Wall Chinese
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