Last Week I introduced you to a book about the “Boozers of Amsterdam”

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This book, Inside Amsterdam, was written  a couple of years ago and brings to life the city as seen throgh the eyes of it’s legendary cafes. Stories that will captivate the reader.

In this series of articles, Paul has allowed me to reproduce some of the descriptions of these historic and fascinating cafes, enabling you to find the real Amsterdam and enjoy the difference from the run-of-the-mill city guides.

So, who is Paul and why has he written this book.

Paul Clutterbuck

Paul Clutterbuck lives in the South of England with his wife Angela and has two daughters and three grand children. He spent four years living near Amsterdam where he fell in love with the city and especially the hostelries where he soon became a regular. So much so that this month, July 2012, he is cycling around Holland with a bunch of friends, revisiting some of his old haunts.

A keen cyclist, Paul’s plan is to cycle 70 miles a day for five days taking in the countryside, but if I know Paul, the mileage is likely to be reduced and the countryside won’t extend far beyond Amsterdam’s city boundary.

So apart from the obvious, why is he doing this cycle ride at a time when the weather is very much against him?

Paul is riding for a charity he is passionate about and has supported for many years.
His sponsorship and all profits from his book are donated to Operation Smile, an organization providing reconstructive surgery across the world for children suffering from facial deformaties.

Alexandra Talbot, Executive Director of Operation Smile UK said
“Mr Clutterbuck has been a long-term and dedicated supporter of our organisation and has very kindly offered to support us again with the launch of this wonderful book detailing many magical places to visit in Amsterdam”

Like me, Richard Branson has a personal copy of Inside Amsterdam, and he wrote . .
“Paul- Congratulations! Brings back many memories!
[signed, Richard (Branson)]”

Starting next week, I’ll be publishing the first of a series of articles about the cafes that Paul has personally selected from his book.
Why not join me along the way with your own copy, knowing you’re supporting a very worthwhile charity.

Go here to get your own copy of the book or as a downloadable PDF.

And remeber to tell your family, friends, colleages and followers. You wouldn’t want them to miss out.
After all, isn’t that what Twitter and Facebook are for?

Cliff Chapman
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