Matt Dinnery

11:22:35 AM: 7 hours from train to train today. Can I visit 6 pubs while crossing London?

11:39:51 AM: I’m at East Croydon Railway Station (George Street, Croydon, London). http://4sq.com/8OQ3pa

11:40:20 AM: I’m at East Croyden station (Croydon). http://4sq.com/aUM6wl

11:40:43 AM: I’m at Starbucks Coffee (East Croydon station on platform 1&2, Croydon). http://4sq.com/9RJfzy

11:41:06 AM: I’m at AMT Coffee (East Croydon Railway Station, Croydon). http://4sq.com/bxKPiJ

11:41:28 AM: I’m at Starbucks (East Croydon Railway Station, Croydon). http://4sq.com/94SAGM

11:41:45 AM: I’m at East Croydon Platform 2. http://4sq.com/9NLO4s

11:41:53 AM: I’m at East Croydon platform 4. http://4sq.com/ddZ8RQ

11:52:54 AM: I’m at Selhurst Station. http://4sq.com/cUPvCc

11:57:27 AM: I’m at Thornton heath station (Brigstock road, Croydon). http://4sq.com/9MrcN2

12:06:56 PM: The cellar is kept very cool in The Flora Sandes http://twitpic.com/2dyo53

12:07:37 PM: I’m at Ambassador House (Brigstock road, Croydon). http://4sq.com/aU4fvm

12:09:18 PM: I’m at The Flora Sandes (2-4 Ambassador House, Thornton Heath). http://4sq.com/axP5Bs

12:40:00 PM: On the 75.

12:51:55 PM: I’m at William Stanley (Croydon). http://4sq.com/c5oAWJ

1:01:00 PM: Back on the 75.

1:21:34 PM: I’m at The Moon and Stars, Penge. http://4sq.com/bd5i80

1:26:50 PM: Nice bunch of staff here! All so friendly!

2:20:19 PM: I’m at The Postal Order (31-33 Westow Street, Upper Norwood). http://4sq.com/dD6Hoe

2:21:08 PM: Did I tell you that I took the 227 to get here…?

2:45:56 PM: I’m at Crystal Palace Station (Station Road, London). http://4sq.com/6K6en8

2:55:15 PM: I’m at Sydenham Railway Station (Station Approach, Sydenham Rd, Sydenham). http://4sq.com/9VozDW

2:58:01 PM: I’m at Forest Hill Railway Station (London Rd, Devonshire Rd, London). http://4sq.com/bfG1L1

3:04:51 PM: I’m at The Capitol (11-21 London Road,, London). http://4sq.com/cNAJJB

3:12:34 PM: XXXB on cask! http://twitpic.com/2e047s

3:30:09 PM: I’m at Honor Oak Park Railway Station (82 Honor Oak Park, Grierson Road, London). http://4sq.com/7SNZaN

3:36:00 PM: I’m at Brockley Train Station (Coulgate Street, London). http://4sq.com/b8r31n

3:50:54 PM: I’m at The Brockley Barge. http://4sq.com/aCSTQt

3:52:01 PM: Laura M is lovely. Not that I was flirting, oh no…

6:29:03 PM: I’m at London Kings Cross Railway Station (Euston Rd, Argyle St, London) w/ 12 others. http://4sq.com/8Vcr2s

6:29:24 PM: I’m at St Pancras International Station – Domestic Lines (St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London) w/ 5 others

6:29:37 PM: I’m at St Pancras International. http://4sq.com/bltfKp

6:33:20 PM: Went to Cat Just…

6:34:44 PM: Now waiting on my train, which should’ve started moving already…

10:29:48 AM: So, thanks to not-so-great planning on my part, I appear to have not done 3 @jdwtweet pubs between The City and Stratford.

10:31:56 AM: After visiting those, I plan to call in to 4 more in East London. The last 2 are on the District line, so it is easy to get back to Victoria

10:33:41 AM: As usual, I start my day in Victoria at 1045, and finish in the same place at 2032.

10:35:10 AM: As it was successful last Tuesday, this, and all future Live Blogs, will have location updates inserted from foursquare.

10:45:37 AM: I’m at Victoria Station (Terminus Place, London) w/ 9 others. http://4sq.com/3SG0Dp

10:46:03 AM: I’m at Platform 15 – Victoria Rail Station. http://4sq.com/auWKIu

10:46:15 AM: I’m at Platform 16 Victoria station (London). http://4sq.com/cTySzS

11:22:40 AM: On the 476 from Seven Sisters.

11:35:38 AM: This is a castle, apparently! http://twitpic.com/2d2soc

11:45:28 AM: Breakfast! http://twitpic.com/2d2uyd

11:56:50 AM: foursquare server either over capacity, not responding, 504ing, or 301ing. None of them are good to me right now!

12:16:49 PM: On the 106, heading to Hackney.

12:34:24 PM: In Hackney http://twitpic.com/2d369v

12:44:32 PM: Just found out that The Match Maker in Bow closed down last week. Oh well, one less to do today…

12:52:46 PM: The staff in Baxters Court are very friendly, especially the pretty blonde young lady behind the bar (Sophie).

1:02:10 PM: I’m at Wetherspoons (Baxters Court) (282 Mare Street, Hackney). http://4sq.com/ddK1nF

1:08:45 PM: I’m at Tesco Morning Lane (55 Morning Lane, London). http://4sq.com/bC7VIk

1:17:08 PM: On the 276.

1:57:24 PM: I’m at Stratford Station (Station St, Great Eastern Rd, Stratford). http://4sq.com/5QOoWX

2:05:02 PM: I’m sat on the accordion of a 25 heading towards Upton Lane.

2:23:16 PM: I’m at Hudson Bay (Upton Lane, Stratford). http://4sq.com/cIzp9R

2:25:51 PM: SA Gold http://twitpic.com/2d3zwg

2:29:28 PM: Currently 90 mins ahead of plan. Might squeeze a 7th pub in to make up for The Match Maker.

2:38:23 PM: I’m at Forest Gate Station (Woodgrange Road, Greater London, London). http://4sq.com/6jmaig

2:46:17 PM: I’m at Ilford Train Station (Ilford, London). http://4sq.com/depK00

2:51:01 PM: I’m at Platform 2 Ilford train station (Ilford train station, Ilford). http://4sq.com/9Y8Jnj

2:51:17 PM: I’m at Great Spoon of Ilford (Ilford, London). http://4sq.com/d8zEys

2:57:04 PM: The ales http://twitpic.com/2d48kt

3:01:07 PM: Getting results? http://twitpic.com/2d49tx

3:14:42 PM: I’m at Platform 3, Ilford Train Station (Ilford, London). http://4sq.com/9H2z7c

3:30:43 PM: I’m at Romford Station (South Street, Romford). http://4sq.com/ba1gFp

3:37:31 PM: I’m at The World’s inn (113–117 South Street, London). http://4sq.com/bacBuP

3:40:56 PM: Staff here are friendly, even if they do call me mental!

3:57:59 PM: I’m at The Moon and Stars (99-103 South Street, London). http://4sq.com/cS9Pml

3:58:16 PM: I’m at Moon & Stars, Romford (99-103 South Street, Romford, London). http://4sq.com/bzIiCv

3:59:52 PM: Again, friendly staff. But I’ve definitely had a few… *lightheaded*

4:27:09 PM: I’m at Romford transport station (Havering). http://4sq.com/acMbMk

4:35:09 PM: Given where I am… “Brahms & List”

4:35:40 PM: Now on the 252.

5:07:10 PM: I’m at Colley Row Inn (Collier Row Road, Romford). http://4sq.com/98uBRK

5:24:57 PM: On the 252 to Hornchurch.

6:12:12 PM: In Hornchurch. Next stop – Dagenham Heathway.

6:21:01 PM: I’m at JJ moons (46/62 High St, Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch). http://4sq.com/acIOs1

6:22:13 PM: I just unlocked the “Superstar” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dqiJWp

6:34:35 PM: I’m at Dagenham Heathway Underground Station. http://4sq.com/bPBXge

6:35:06 PM: I’m at The Lord Denham pub (Dagenham). http://4sq.com/cvKOrp

6:42:41 PM: Not serving food. No Monday Club. Words fail me, @jdwtweet, it’s just.not right at all. Moving on already.

6:57:08 PM: Off-duty? http://twitpic.com/2d63g6

6:57:59 PM: I’m at Barking Station (Station Parade, Barking). http://4sq.com/567t5j

6:58:46 PM: I’m at Barking train station. http://4sq.com/csCHQB

6:59:32 PM: I’m at The Barking Dog. http://4sq.com/afKpHN

8:22:58 PM: I’m at Victoria Station (Terminus Place, London) w/ 5 others. http://4sq.com/3SG0Dp

8:23:17 PM: I’m at London Victoria Railway Station (Victoria St, London) w/ 3 others. http://4sq.com/cQ8HPj

8:23:40 PM: I’m at Victoria Station Platform 19 (Victoria Street, London). http://4sq.com/b5bBPK

8:49:58 PM: On train to Southampton.

10:37:02 AM: Today, my Target is to visit 8 more JD Wetherspoon free houses in North & North-East London.

10:39:52 AM: It’ll take me over an hour to travel from Victoria to Enfield Chase, my first planned stop of the day.

10:41:15 AM: Today, I’ll also be checking in everywhere with #foursquare.

10:46:22 AM: I’m at Victoria Station Platform 17. http://4sq.com/aZdyh7

11:30:05 AM: Not doing too badly, on train to Enfield Chase already!

12:00:56 PM: Having a Sausage Morning Roll & Tea. (@ The Moon Under Water) http://4sq.com/d9jtce

12:12:27 PM: Breakfast http://twitpic.com/2b7uxt

12:24:11 PM: On the 191.

1:06:07 PM: Number 2 today http://twitpic.com/2b87v8

1:07:52 PM: Just a quick pint! (@ The Picture Palace) http://4sq.com/c7cz7Q

1:42:13 PM: I’m finally on the late running 313.

1:53:18 PM: I just unlocked the “Adventurer” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9AsE2r

1:53:55 PM: Now on the 444.

2:09:28 PM: JDW 161 for me http://twitpic.com/2b8nou

2:13:01 PM: I’m at The King’s Ford (250-252 Chingford Mount Road, Chingford). http://4sq.com/9KxkSB

2:19:40 PM: According to the till display, my barmaid’s name is Angel. I won’t deny it, she certainly is!

2:25:38 PM: On the 357. Don’t want to junction things, but it looks like I’m making good time.

2:35:49 PM: I’m going into @reynolds area… Letting / Whipps Cross

2:52:29 PM: Leyton now http://twitpic.com/2b910l

2:58:29 PM: I’m at The Drum (Lea Bridge Rd, London). http://4sq.com/aIQxFq

3:22:38 PM: On the 257. But that’s not good. I was meant to board the 357. Let’s hope it goes the same way, eh?

3:28:41 PM: Getting the hang of this… Found the stop for the 257 next to.Whipps Cross Hospital.

3:29:47 PM: Changing buses, unplanned (@ Whipps Cross University Hospital) http://4sq.com/bqaHyN

3:45:04 PM: To answer @sarahgrape’s question, no, I’m not going to Walthamstow.Central, I’m going to Leytonstone.

3:46:14 PM: Now on the 257.

4:01:02 PM: A Jolly Good Wallop http://twitpic.com/2b9lau

4:01:57 PM: I’m at Walnut Tree. http://4sq.com/d3y1ir

4:02:54 PM: Facestalking mission: Claire J who works at The Walnut Tree in Leytonstone.

4:22:59 PM: The George, in Wanstead http://twitpic.com/2b9ruz

4:24:00 PM: I just unlocked the “Overshare” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/97AJ6J

4:24:33 PM: A quick pint (@ The George) http://4sq.com/bvOcTj

4:32:26 PM: I’m at Wanstead Station (Wanstead). http://4sq.com/aRXMdH

4:47:27 PM: I’m at Newbury Park Station (Eastern Avenue, Ilford). http://4sq.com/8fUnRw

4:57:20 PM: I’m at Fairlop Underground Station (Fairlop, Forest Road, London). http://4sq.com/7q36dP

5:03:35 PM: In Fairlop, and on target http://twitpic.com/2ba38x

5:07:44 PM: I’m at the fairlop oak (fencepiece road, barkingside). http://4sq.com/9NiFIu

5:11:38 PM: I’ll make it to Loughton after all. Well, here’s hoping…

5:30:20 PM: I’m at Fulwell Cross bus stop A (139-177 High St, Buses 150, 167, 169, 247, 275, 462, 599, 667 & N8, Ilford). http://4sq.com/dk5y3r

6:24:36 PM: I’m at The Last Post (227 High Road, Loughton). http://4sq.com/bxSOXN

6:49:19 PM: enjoyed that rare 8oz rump steak with chips, salad, onion rings & pepper sauce. Even if it was medium…

6:51:04 PM: Now for desert: a lovely apple, pear & raspberry crumble served with ice-cream.

7:02:39 PM: 90 minutes to be on a train Victoria. Time to move!

7:08:10 PM: On the 167.

7:10:08 PM: I’m at Loughton Tube Station. http://4sq.com/bt0Yen

7:28:07 PM: On the Central line towards London.

7:29:15 PM: I’m at Leytonstone Underground Station (Leytonstone, London). http://4sq.com/6ltVAF

7:31:13 PM: I just unlocked the “Crunked” badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/a4bkcm

7:31:14 PM: I’m at Leyton Station (High Rd, Leyton). http://4sq.com/cwjiD1

8:13:12 PM: Back where I started (@ Victoria Station w/ 7 others) http://4sq.com/3SG0Dp

8:13:32 PM: I’m at Victoria Station Platform 17. http://4sq.com/aZdyh7

8:14:00 PM: I’m at Platform 16 Victoria station (London). http://4sq.com/cTySzS

8:14:28 PM: I’m at Platform 15 – Victoria Rail Station. http://4sq.com/auWKIu

8:31:37 PM: I’m on board my train in Victoria now. Time for food & sleep…o

9:15:30 PM: Just been talking to two lovel1 teenagers on the train. Very nice they werea

10:05:38 AM: I’ve identified 5 @jdwtweet pubs in North-West London that I need to visit, and then I’ll have a nice big patch of green on my map.

10:09:06 AM: Almost at Kings Cross, where my plan is to catch a Metropolitan line service to Northwood Hills.

11:05:49 AM: The William Jolle could not be any closer to Northwood Hills tube station unless it was in it! Breakfast ordered…

11:13:13 AM: http://twitpic.com/29e36o

12:00:12 PM: Now on the Metropolitan line as far as Wembley Park, then the Jubilee line up to Stanmore.

12:28:48 PM: Stanmore http://twitpic.com/29ekfb

12:31:53 PM: Drinking a pint of Rebellion Mutiny.

1:45:47 PM: Bishop’s Finger & Hobgoblin. I’m drinking the one on the left… http://twitpic.com/29f48q

2:02:10 PM: May as well have half a Hobgoblin while it’s on…

2:58:19 PM: For those following me, I’m now in Cricklewood, waiting on my panini. Back in proper London, see?

4:09:12 PM: Trust me when I tell you that the barmaid is more beautiful than the pint she pulled! http://twitpic.com/29g9ey

4:14:55 PM: Kayleigh W in The Moon Under Water, Colindale is cute. And there’s something about her London accent that sounds really sweet!

6:14:02 PM: My body knows London better than me – I fell asleep in Camden Town, and woke up right as we pulled into Kennington!

6:15:25 PM: Now in The Crown & Sceptre, Streatham, getting a bite to eat.

7:40:54 PM: Well, that’s another 6 ticked off! On train to Southampton now…

8:20:35 AM: Today is #ESPA College’s #Graduation for the class of 2010. I’ll be there along with @ChrisX555, who is writing the official newsletter item

8:21:20 AM: You can follow me on twitter (@nmb340) or via http://www.mattdinnery.co.uk/ for the live blog. Every event & action will be covered!

9:50:34 AM: As in previous years, the #graduation is at The Journal Tune Theatre in Newcastle.

10:20:24 AM: The seats are quickly filling…

10:22:57 AM: In a few short moments, the ceremony will be opened by Chris Pickup, the acting Principal of ESPA College.

10:34:40 AM: Cliff Lee will again be signing. How many people will mistake him for Steve Levy?

10:35:25 AM: Opening address by Jak Dixon – “a full day of energy”.

10:37:29 AM: Performances this afternoon, one from each of the 3 college sites.

10:38:26 AM: Ex OFSTED Inspector, College Principal Chris Pickup takes the lecturn.

10:39:44 AM: 4 students entering HE in 2010/11 – the highest number ever for ESPA.

10:40:24 AM: “A successful year for the college”

10:41:12 AM: “Good, with Outstanding features.” – OFSTED report.

10:43:13 AM: Training & Awareness Group – providing training for staff, Connexions, colleges, and more.

10:44:12 AM: Successful long-distance bike ride – @ESPACycleClub – from Sunderland to Edinburgh and back!

10:45:44 AM: “All the very best for the future”

10:46:28 AM: Jak cracks open the funny remarks, providing entertainment for all!

10:47:10 AM: Sara Everett leading the graduation certificates.

10:47:41 AM: Now on with South Hill’s video.

11:08:53 AM: South Hill graduates 2010: Adam Seeley, Ayman Nasreldin, Jenny Smith, Calum Lockyear, Christopher Collins, Mitch Moody, [cont...]

11:12:01 AM: [cont...] Nicholas Hole, Ryan Nelis, Jamie Turnbull, Bethan Wray, Andrew Porrelli, Wayne Logan, James McLean, [cont...]

11:12:59 AM: [cont...] Glen Hutchison, Matthew Cunningham & Christopher Calvert.

11:13:44 AM: Certificates presented by Karen Barrass, Manager of South Hill.

11:14:33 AM: Jak Dixon saves the day with humour amid multiple technical problems.

11:18:24 AM: Tasker/Westfield video up next.

11:20:10 AM: Take 2 – can we get the correct video please, technical???

11:26:17 AM: Tasker/Westfield Graduates 2010: Michael Bowers, Louise Baldock, Mike Bungay, Marc Fisher, Andrew Jackson, [cont...]

11:32:40 AM: [cont...] Jonathan Laverick, Stacey Lenehagn, Jonathan Marsh, Matthew Munro, Josh Robinson, Chris Watts, [cont...]

11:38:53 AM: [cont...] & Ethan Austrin,

11:40:32 AM: Certificates from Laura Priestley, Ben Hodgson, San Stephenson & Frank Difficult – the Tasker/Westfield Management Team.

11:46:05 AM: Ethan Austrin has the mic, and is busyhumiliating himself whilst providing all the quotes for next year’s prospectus.

11:46:47 AM: North Rye’s video now. Yes, it is, this time!

11:48:48 AM: Ashleigh/North Rye Graduates 2010: Adam Killen, Andrew Dobson, Alastair Newham, Daniel Dawson, Colin West, [cont...]

11:50:28 AM: [cont...] Zoe Brown, Christopher Jones, Claire Davison, Andrew Knights, Edward Moorcroft-Hughes, [cont...]

11:52:34 AM: [cont...] Matthew Brown, Kaylee Smeaton, Mark Lisle, Dale Wylie & Rachel Malone-Pearce.

12:04:46 PM: Certificates presented by Wendy Hope, Sarah Eccles, and Nadine Hadfield – the Ashleigh/North Rye Management Team.

12:06:21 PM: The ceremonial part of the #ESPA College #Graduation is almost over, and lunch will soon commence.

12:07:14 PM: Danny Dawson has the mic, for the sole purpose of embarrassing the staff & managers!

12:10:21 PM: Andrew Dobson takes the mic, and dances!

12:11:16 PM: Jak Dixon quickly puts the remainder of the South Hill videos on screen. Or so we hope…

12:20:32 PM: Lunchtime. Break until 1310.

1:17:40 PM: We’re back, and it’s time for the performances!

1:24:22 PM: Jak welcoming everybody back, and introducing The Rise of Autopia, South Hill’s performance 2010.

2:04:57 PM: End of the first performance. 2 more to run, after a 5 minute break.

2:21:58 PM: Tasker’s version of Moulin Rouge takes to the stage!

3:04:55 PM: Wardrobe malfunction by Dawn on stage was hilarious. North Rye’s Oliver up next!

3:27:25 PM: Last performance of the day begins.

4:00:11 PM: With the final performance over, it’s time for the closing remarks!

4:01:14 PM: “Thank-you very much to everyone.” – Chris Pickup.

4:01:56 PM: Event ends – albeit an hour later than scheduled.