Redwings Essex and more

It's been a while since I Blogged what with a whole host of computer issues but I wanted to tell you more about Redwings...

Thanks for Gill's Blogging and from the pictures the Essex site looks very similar. What a great charity they are.

I got the chance to meet Gail who was lovely and we were treated to a free lunch before we started.

We were in a stable that was set out for other kids activities and my Dad- the cover artist, was the real crowd puller as immediately the children started queuing for pictures. Dad had offered to do line drawings of animals or Disney characters for £2- to be split between Born Free and Redwings.

Mum was on hand to take care of the money!

Gail and I were invited into the stable yard to give short readings. Because of the young children I knew my story was not appropriate so I read the ending of Bookey's and talked about honey badgers! And Gail read some of Pauline's to keep with the horsy theme! I told everyone about the book reminding them it is not a children's book which everyone seems to think it is- and then onto the signing.

I suppose we sold close to 10 books (or Redwings did as they have them now in stock- website and they will be in the Christmas catalogue!)

Dad was still drawing and still drawing- oh and still drawing when everyone else had more of less left! I think we made about £30, so £15 in the tin for Born Free- but it's all about raising awareness.

I got to meet Nicola Markwell who I have been liaising with since this started- back and forth and she is as lovely as she seemed on email!

Then we were showed around and got to find out all about the amazing work they do- as outlined in Gill's Blog.

It was a great day and I hope it encourages more of you to go to similar events.

Next Wednesday Lyn Fountain is scheduled to be at the Gt Yarmouth Redwings- only thing is Abi is unable to join her now - any volunteers?

Gentle Footprints is still selling although it has slowed down but we hope to keep it going. Look out for a review in BBC Wildlife Mag special AUTUMN edition out in September (possibly before)- it's an extra 13th edition so not the usual monthly one.

Let's keep Blogging about animals- anyone want me to tell you about the new puppy I am getting in 3 weeks time- including photos???


The place: (and the sun was shining!)





Us! Gail, my Mum and Dad- Dad being artist Colin Wyatt (happily no pic of me!)





The animals!










Debz :)