Slow Thrills

Hallowe'en
I have just returned from the hallowe'en festival in Derry. I thought I knew what to expect as I had heard so much about it over the years, but the sight of thousands of people in fancy dress really is extraordinary. Highlights: seeing Gandalf and Spiderman ordering drinks at the bar.

Some final comment on John Peel from the Guardian last week. I never got a newspaper that day cos I was away from home, so I'm just catching up now.