The Central Bar 6 April 2010.

Because of a sequence of events too boring to explain here, we had to move flat quickly a couple of weeks ago.

We wanted to move to Shepherds Bush and, after spotting a suitable flat on Gumtree, we contacted Jorgensen Turner.

Within days the deal had been done, along with the inevitable paperwork!

From initially finding the flat on a Wednesday, we had moved in by the following Tuesday – fantastic.

Can I thank the team at Jorgensen Turner, and particularly Natasha Henry, for a fast and efficient service.

I unreservedly recommend using Jorgensen Turner if you want to rent or buy in W12.

(Full disclosure: I have no financial or any other business interest in Jorgensen Turner)

The WordCamp UK 2010 logo has been released.

Designed by Jonathan Harris, and inspired by Factory Records graphics, the logo will be used for branding all material connected with this year’s WordCamp UK to be held in Manchester on 17-18 July 2010.

Tickets for the event are planned to be available later this month, with early bird discounts for prompt purchasers.

The view of the Boat Race, from the balcony of The Rutland Arms pub, just as the boats have passed Hammersmith Bridge.

Congratulations to Cambridge on their victory!

Delphic?

I attended The Fox Inn Easter Beer Festival 2010 yesterday in West London.

In challenging Bank Holiday weather conditions (showers and a cold wind) a group of beer enthusiasts sampled a range of real ales (and one perry).

Here’s the drinks I enjoyed, along with marks out of ten:

• Highgate Davenports Irish Whiskey Ale – 10/10
• Hydes Over A Barrel – 9/10
• Kelham Island Pale Rider – 9/10
• Lancaster Blonde – 8/10
• Marston’s Jennings Cumberland Ale – 6/10
• Twickenham Naked Ladies – 8/10
• Westons Country Perry – 10/10
• Wylam Beer Rocks Spring Crazy Ale – 7/10

The Festival continues until Monday – if you’re in the Hanwell area I recommend a visit.

Pictured are fellow drinkers Nick Carroll, Tony Lennon and Chris Collier.

Today is Document Freedom Day, the global day for document liberation.

My chosen office package is OpenOffice.org, which uses ODF as it’s native file format.

I’m a great supporter of open standards, and ODF is an example of such a standard working in many applications and gaining increasing traction internationally, particularly in public services.