UK Club! With clubs for many nationalities in Pattaya but not one for those from the UK, an increasing number Brits would like to form a club to discuss common interests, support each other, organise social occasions and carry out charity work. If you are from the UK or your spouse is, please call us and let’s give it try. Call or Fax George and Margaret on 038-303 109 or Email: [email protected]

Globe Trotters Children’s Club will be holding a Christmas Party at the Amari Orchid Resort on Friday December 22 from 3 p.m. Tickets must be bought in advance. For more info and tickets call Ann Suttie on 237 204, Mari Fuenkner on 225 687 or Hilda Sheehan on 372 539.

Well, it looks like O-La-La will be shelving their popular peppered steaks in favour of a traditional Xmas lunch on Xmas Day from noon. The menu and events being put on for kiddies and adults alike are far too many to list here. But there’s wine, gifts, carols, Xmas decor, Santa Claus and all types of traditional festive foods. For more information or a copy of the menu, contact Bob Lee on 716118 or fax 716120 or email him on [email protected] - make this festive feast one that really is O-la-la.

Shenanigans Christmas menu will be served on December 24 & 25 from 11.30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m. All you can eat for 675baht inclusive. Under tens eat for free. Menu includes green pea and ham soup, mixed salad, Shenanigans oyster and prawn bar for starters, plus the famous Shenanigans Carvery which has been expanded for Christmas.

The Amari Orchid Resort thinks that it’s Mum’s Christmas too! So give Mum a break, and let the Amari do all the Christmas cooking - they will even deliver to your home! Smoked salmon, roast turkey, beef Charlemagne, and of course “the basics”, such as a wide selection of homemade Christmas cookies, traditional German Christmas-cake, and many more goodies. Call Chef Heller on 428161, or drop by to talk to him directly.

The Royal Garden Resort Pattaya is holding a Night Market Buffet Dinner at the Garden Caf้. There is also a night market with Classical Thai Dancing at the Sala Rim Nam. Call 412 170 for information and bookings.

The Stockholm Inn on Pratamnak Road, South Pattaya will host a Traditional Swedish Christmas Table every night starting December 18. Don’t forget to buy a gift (max 150 baht) for Santa’s bag - later everyone will receive a Christmas gift. Call the Stockholm Inn for details and bookings on 364 384-5.

Orders are now being taken at Pat’s Pies for Xmas. Cooked turkeys, Xmas puddings, honey roast hams, and sweet mince pies. Full Christmas dinners delivered to your home. Also, book now for Xmas Dinner at Pat’s Supper Room. Get 4 courses & glass of port for 690 baht.

The Captain’s Corner Steak House has expanded. Now enjoy dinner by the pool or book your private party at the Captain’s Corner poolside for up to 100 people. Don’t miss the Scandinavian buffet on December 22. Reserve your tables in advance. Call 364 316-7.

Make Greg’s Kitchen your choice for lunch/dinner on Christmas Day. Tickets now on sale. Reserve your table early! Call 361 227.

The Moon River Pub is holding a Christmas Eve celebration on December 24. Enjoy the special Christmas dinner set. Book you table now! 370 614-8.

Christmas Greetings! The Montien Hotel Pattaya’s La Mer Restaurant has prepared a truly festive Christmas Eve dinnertime celebration for all guests this year with a fabulous multi-course festive banquet, live music, traditional carols, and gifts for all the children from Santa Claus! Meanwhile, a traditional feast awaits at the Verandah Coffee Shop for the whole family on December 24 and 25. Not forgetting our special Christmas Brunch buffet for revelers on Christmas Day! The Bakery Shop has special Xmas Goodies! Temptation lies in store December 6 to 30, when the Bakery Shop will be offering a festive feast of Christmas goodies for all! Let yourself go! Call the Montien Pattaya for reservations: 428 155.

The Fountain of Life will be holding a Christmas Pageant at the Fountain of Life Center on Friday, December 15 at 10 a.m. The Fountain of life is located at the Beach Road end of the Sri Nakorn Centre, Soi Marina.

Mermaid’s Underwater Christmas Meal - As Mermaid’s has done for the last 7 years, they will host an underwater Christmas meal on Saturday, December 23. Steve will set the table, and the meal will consist of Banana as the appetizer, Banana as the main course, and (salty) Banana for desert, all washed down with Coca-Cola. To participate in this fun and unusual event, contact Mermaid’s Dive Center, Soi White House, Jomtien Beach, tel. 232-219 (20), fax 038-232-221, e-mail: [email protected]

Eastern Star will be holding a Christmas tree trimming party on Sunday December 16, a Christmas Eve dinner on the 24th, and a New Year’s Eve gala dinner dance to usher in the “real” 2001-millennium year. More information to follow on these and other up-coming events, contact the Eastern Star Clubhouse at tel. 630410-6, fax: 630 418 or email [email protected]

Taffy’s Tavern at Duck Square will be having a Special Santa’s Menu Lunch on Christmas Day. The cost per person is only 600 baht. Book your place with Pari on 01-628 0618.

T.W. One in the Heart of Walking Street is English run pub that serves Thai and Euro food to suit all tastes. Nightly music all eras. Live Sports on TV with pool table and dartboard. Open from 10 a.m. ‘til 3:30 a.m. 7 days a week.

Larry’s Dive on South Pattaya Road (around the corner from the pier) is now featuring a live band. Popular and well known guitarist “Blacky” and his band Black Power start playing daily from 8:30 p.m. onwards.

The Poppy Garden on the corner of Soi 7 and Beach Road is holding a Weekly Lucky Draw until the end of December. For every bill, you have a chance to enter. Drawn every Sunday. Lot’s of fun prizes and easy music.

MoJo on Thappraya Road, Jomtien Complex Condotel has a special offer for the festive season. Friday’s and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m., choose BBQ chicken, pork or beef for 75 baht. Mix your own salad for 45 baht. Daily happy hour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Carlsberg draught 35 baht. MoJo cocktails 2 for 1. Every night live music (guaranteed handmade) to 2 o’clock in the morning. For reservations please call Monika at MoJo (01) 268 6836.

The Dusit Resort Sports Club will introduce Sports and Remedial Massage Therapy in Pattaya until the end of December. Hughie J. Morris, Graduate of the London School of Sports Massage will carrying out consultations during a two week period. This form of specialised Deep Tissue Massage Therapy not only deals with sports injuries but a variety of ailments. Treatments are preceded by a confidential consultation to ensure each treatment is tailored for the individual. Contact Dusit Resorts Sport Club for Details. Tel 425 611

Caf้e New Orleans, one of Pattaya’s best known restaurants is now accepting bookings for Christmas and New Year’s parties. There is enough space available for a sit down dinner for parties up to 60 people. For buffet and cocktails, Cafe้ New Orleans can accommodate approximately 80 people. Choice dates are available. Call Clarisse or Maike on 710 805 and book your party early.

Come on in and take advantage of Moon River Pub and Restaurant’s Christmas Buffet Special until December 23, with all the Thai/international favorites for your party (min. 30 people). Book your party on 370 614-8.