COUSIN JIM LEAVES THE BUNKER AND HEADS FOR THE TOON

The FB's are to meet on Friday to celebrate PJ's 37th birthday - like Benjamin Button he is growing younger year on year. In 2010 he will be 11 and is determined to mark the occasion by fitting into his uniform from St Bede's RC Secondary School, circa 1969. The venue for this year's bash is Marco Polo in Dean Street, Newcastle. A table for six is booked for 7.30pm. All FB's who are participating in the inaugural FB'S Short Story competition are asked to bring five copies of their effort. After last year's no-show TK has confirmed his attendance. And a special guest appearance from a certain Mr Henderson is on the cards. No, it's not the dearly departed Dickie.