Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
It can be fun trying to explain the concept of cricket to anybody who doesn’t understand it, and whilst I openly admit I don’t understand the finer points of baseball (where guys in pyjamas play rounders) I do understand American football.
Although some of the rules have changed, the basic idea of four attempts to move the ball ten yards can become addictive, and then watching another guy in pyjamas (the referee) doing a Leslie Nielson dance as he explains why a penalty flag has been thrown.
The reason for this rambling is because of the return of one of the greatest sporting events in the world – no, not the Cambridge/Oxford Varsity Boat Race but Super Bowl XLVI.
In the wee early hours of February 5, live from Indianapolis, two teams will go head to head for victory.
The Autumn Fair is running at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre until February 2. Thousands of products ranging from specialty food, fashion and furniture to technology, toys, textiles and more will be on show. The exhibition will open from 12pm to 10pm. Special ladies only mornings will take place on Sunday and Monday. Entry is 700 fils and free for children under five. For details visit www.theautumnfair.com or call 17550033.
Classic movie musical Annie will come to life in the kingdom thanks to the efforts of nearly 50 children and adults who will sing, dance and act out three performances of the famous musical next month.
