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Wedding Anniversary

guycocker — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:34:37 +0000

This week marks my first wedding anniversary, and to mark the occasion, here’s a montage of photos put together by Chris Beaumont.

My visit to Cloughton beach

guycocker — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:54:39 +0000

My parents live up in a small North Yorkshire town called Filey, and the surrounding area has some amazing beaches and countryside. I try to get out of London once a week, and yesterday I went to a tiny alcove called Cloughton for the first time ever. We spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon on an isolated beach and then headed off for tea while an American bride prepared for her wedding.

Gil’s little monsters

Guy Cocker — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:26:26 +0000

My brother has been working on these cool little dolls for an arts project called ‘Cakes and Crafts’. He gave me one as a gift on my last visit home, so I took some photos of the little monster lounging on my mum and dad’s leather chair.

Gil’s currently entering his last year at Edinburgh College of Art, and has been hand-making the dolls to sell locally at Sofi’s Bar in Leith. He’s posted about the story on his blog here.

Pro Evolution Soccer 6 Review

Guy Cocker — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:58:38 +0000

Xbox 360 (version tested), PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, PC. Available now, £29.99-£49.99

The arrival of a new Pro Evolution Soccer game is almost as important for football fans as the start of the season itself. The sixth in Konami’s series is the first for Xbox 360, but those expecting a next-gen overhaul may be disappointed. Graphical improvements are minor, and the main difference in gameplay is a slower pace and a need for more accurate passing.

There is online play over Xbox Live, although it often suffers from lag, and a lack of licensing leaves most teams with incorrect names. But while PES6 could certainly do with a bit more tweaking, it’s still the definitive football game, especially when played with friends. Originally appeared in The Telegraph, 18th November 2006.