B-I-N-G-O!

On Saturday night Fiona, Neil, Mindy, Roy, Nikki, Jackie and I had a quintessentially British experience - we went to MeccaBingo down Kilburn High St. I've always wanted to go as it's such a British obssession and rather naff, a bit like Butlins Holiday camps.

It was great fun, and we all got really into it. I can see why people get addicted! We had a great laugh, but it was also rather sad and tragic, as there were loads of 'regulars' and people there by themselves. We all shared books so it was only about 6 quid each. Most of the people there looked to be on the poor side of the wealth scale and I hate to think of them gambling away pensions and savings. Gambling is insidious like that, it gives people an escape and hope. On the bright side, the building is absolutely gorgeous - it's an old vaudeville thatre and it's a crime that it is now a Bingo Hall.