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They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace …

They’re changing guard at Buckingham Palace …

Wednesday was a rather special and memorable day.  My husband and I attended the presentation of the City & Guilds Prince Philip Medal, the President’s Award, and the Livery Company Prizes, held in the South Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace.  After a drinks reception at the Institute of Directors on Pall Mall, the prizes were presented by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, President of The City and Guilds of London Institute, aided by the C&G Chairman, Sir John Armitt, and the Director-General,…

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Exciting times

Exciting times

Tomorrow I am off to London to receive my award from the Haberdashers’ Livery Company in exclusive and rarefied surroundings – more of that next week!  Aside from the honour and privilege of receiving the Haberdashers’ award, I am also really looking forward to going to the Missoni Art Colour exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum.  Inspiration overload, with any luck!

Start on a high …

Start on a high …

Hello there, welcome! I am an avid reader of other people’s blogs, but I’ve never really considered my life to be very blog-worthy.  However, I have decided that it is time to stop lurking on the sidelines and take the plunge, so these are my first tentative steps into the world of blogging. For my opening post, I’m sharing news of an achievement of which I’m very proud. Having already successfully completed the City & Guilds Level 3 certificate in…

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