Exit boring Christmas Parties with the help of Westminster Council

Link: BBC NEWS | England | London | ‘Excuse text’ for boring parties

Bailing out of a dull Christmas office party has been made easier with the launch of a new texting service.

The “excuse text” is part of a free service launched by Westminster City Council, which includes a list of travel numbers and mobile phone alerts.

It’s a smart promotion, I reckon. If you visit the Westminster Online site you can find a form that allows you to sign up to be reminded a) to book a cab for your party and b) you can choose when you want an excuse text to be sent to you.

Thus, when you’re sat in the Christmas Party from Hell, you’ll know that at 8.25pm you’re going to get a text that will enable you to make a swift, plausible exit…