UPDATE

Hi Just a few lines at this difficult time to say that The shop will re-open on Thursday 6th Jan 2011
I hope you will pop along and see what new goods we have to help you spend your Christmas money. Thank you to everyone who came along to support me at Shane's Cremation on Tuesday we had over 100 people there!!

I hope 2011 will be a better Year for myself my family and of course all of you reading This.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

Sue and Family

UPDATE

Hi there,

Just an update to say that the Funeral is next Tuesday 14th Dec and once I manage to get over that I am hoping to get down to the shop .
I will repost on here after next Tuesday.

I have new items for sale and some special offers So watch this space !!

Take care Sue and Family

SAD NEWS

Hi Everyone,

I am sorry for the lack of news on here of late. But if your reading this then you already know that my other half (Shane) Has not been well for a few months, He found out in Sept that he had Diabetes which we thought was not good but we would cope with it.

Then the Endoscopy that was booked as he had trouble swallowing revealed a tumour which was immediately diagnosed as cancer of the oesphagus(food pipe) As they werent able to get past the tumour he was admitted to hospital a few days later where the C.T. scans showed it was also in the liver, lungs and lymphnodes.

I was told by the Macmillan nurses he would be lucky to see Christmas!!!
SHock and horror as if you saw him in June this year he was 6ft and 18 stone and working 7 days a week!! He now weighed 9 stone.

Over these past two weeks and after 15 YEARS together we were married on 17th November
Shanes wish (I just wish we had done it 15 years ago) on the 18th November we were called into hospital as shane had had pains in his legs and couldnt walk he was Diagnosed with DVT a massive clot that had moved to his Main Artery in his groin. He refused to go into hospital and I took on the role as Wife, Carer and Nurse.

ON SATURDAY THE 27TH November I called an Ambulance as he was in Serious trouble, The Ambulancemen took us both to hospital (another story about me but we wont go into it now)
and they treated him for his major problems. My Son Kris and Myself left the hospital at 8.30pm and were asked to go back at 12.30 am WE finally got to hold Shanes hand at 3am Sunday Morning and let him go from all the pain at 3.55am .

MY HUSBAND OF 11 DAys had passed away but he will always be with me I am so Empty and sad But knew it would be an easier way to tell everyone at once what happened as once I re-open the shop it will make it easier than to keep explaining.

I will be back to work once we have had the cremation as it will be my Solice (all I have to keep going apart from my Close friends and family ) Thanks to you all for the past dreadful months .

Take care and please watch the weather I hope to see you all soon. Sue and Family xx

CLASSES AT SHOP AND OTHER VENUES

Hi everyone,
These are the classes for the next 2 weeks
We make at LEAST 3 cards on card clubs and half day classes and at LEAST 5 cards on all day classes except PARCHMENT CRAFT
Shop classes are in Black
EVENING Classes are in RED



RAYLEIGH MILL is in its 7th year and we only have a few spaces left so if you fancy a good night out with like minded people please contact us to check we have spaces(if you cant do weds eve but would like an alternative please let me know as we are starting to take names Thanks)

MON 16th AUG CARD CLUB 10.30 till 1pm £6.50
MON 16th AUG CORRINGHAM HALL CARD CLUB 7.30pm till 9.30 £6.50
TUES 17th AUG CARD CLUB 1.30pm till 4pm £6.50
WEDS 18th AUG RAYLEIGH MILL CARD CLUB 7.30pm till 9.30pm £6.50 plus raffle
THUR 19th AUG CARD CLUB 1.30pm till 4pm £6.50
FRI 20th POSTPONED
SAT 21st Punched flowers with Chris 10.30 till 1pm £10


MON 23rd Tues 24th Weds 25th Thurs 26th ALL AS ABOVE FOR THOSE DAYS

FRI 27th AUG KANBAN CARDS 10.30 till 1pm £10
SAT 28th AUG LETRASET PRO MARKER CLASS (phone for info)
SUN 29th AUG CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST 10.30 till 4pm £18

Thanks Sue

UPDATE

Hi All Sorry again for lack of news, it's been a very busy time all round.
I wont bore you with the details just to say LEWIS is having an emergency op on his foot on SAT this is 3rd op in 5 months.


BELOW ARE THE CLASSES COMING UP

MON 19th July CARD CLUB 10.30 till 1.00 Make 3 cards or more £6.50
MON 19th July CARD CLUB 7.30 till 9.30 CORRINGHAM HALL as above
TUE 20th July CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4.00 Make 3 cards minimum £6.50
WED 21st July SHOP CLOSED
WED 21st July RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
FRI 23rd July PERGAMANO 10.30 till 4.00 £18
SAT 24th July CHRISTMAS IN JULY postponed due to op
SUN 25th July LETRASET COLOURING CLASS 10.30 till 4.00 £18



MON 26th CARD CLUB 10.30 till 1.00 £6.50 (2 spaces left)
MON 26th CARD CLUB 7.30 till 9.30 CORRINGHAM HALL
TUE 27th CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4.00 £6.50 ( 3 spaces left)
WED 28th SHOP CLOSED
WED 28th RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
THU 29th CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4.00 £6.50
FRI 30th POPCORN THE BEAR 10.30 till 1.00 £10
SAT 31st Computers A LOOK AT MY CRAFT STUDIO 10.30 till 4.00 £18
SUN 1st AUG changed phone for details

Thanks sue Photos of this weeks cards on either thursday or friday

This weeks Classes

Hi these are this weeks classes

MON 28th 10.30 till 1pm Card Club £6.50 FULL

7.30pm till 9.30pm Card club at CORRINGHAM HALL £6.50

TUES 29th 10.30 till 1pm Computers for cards £10

1.30 till 4pm Card Club £6.50

WEDS 30th 7.30pm till 9.30pm Card Club at RAYLEIGH MILL £6.50 plus RAFFLE

THUR 1st JULY 10.30 till 1pm FAIRIES (postponed)

FRI 2nd 10.30 till 1pm SHAKER CARDS £10

SAT 3rd 10.30 till 4pm Make cards with Kanban £18

SUN 4th 10.30 till 4pm Letraset Colouring class with stamped images £18

SORRY

EVENING CLUBS PLEASE READ RIGHT HAND INFORMATION MANY THANKS


Morning Peeps, Sorry for the delay in updating this been busy busy busy, Firstly I was ill Bank Holiday weekend (first days off in a year and I was ill in bed)My new Grandaughter Erin was born on 9th June at 01.40 am weighing in at 6lb. Well that makes 3 grandchildren on the 9th as it was the twins 5th birthday!!

Lewis spent all day in hospital to have his toe re-done only to be told they had run out of time so its now booked for the 29th June. Kris is still job hunting and leaves EON on Friday !!!

Well the workshop lists are available for July, August and Sept and the Card Clubs are getting back to normal attendance.

Mon 21st June Card Club 10.30 till 1pm £6.50
CORRINGHAM HALL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Tues 22nd June Computers for cards 10.30 till 1pm £10
CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4pm £6.50
Weds RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Thurs 24th Card Club 1.30 till 4pm £6.50
Fri 25th PERGAMANO 10.30 till 4pm £18 Registered tutor

More info to follow GET AWAY FROM THE FOOTBALL AND JOIN IN AT ONE OF THE CLASSES we make at least 3 Cards and provide all materials plus refreshments
I will start putting photo's of the cards that we made at the classes on here regularly Also the club cards.
See you soon Sue

P.S. We will be doing some childrens classes in the 6 weeks holidays but you must stay with them minimum age 8 years

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND/AND CLASS UPDATE

Hello what a glorious sunny weekend its been the garden centre is looking spectacular and there is lots of activity at View Gardens (so much better than a year ago) YES WE MOVED THIS TIME LAST YEAR doesnt seem possible ,just wish I had done it years earlier.

Time to catch up on whats going on

Well Chris finally got back from Italy after having been stuck an EXTRA 9 DAYS she is nearly caught up with things and at least had a longer time with Grandson Lucas.

Teresa's Grandaughter is now 10 weeks old and thriving on being spoilt by all , her name is Amy

My new Grandaughter is due very soon brings me to a total of 6 and 3 step grandchildren.
I had a busy week this week Nikki my eldest (35) had an op on her shoulder and has been told she has to have a shoulder replacement not good when you have 4 children The twins are 5 in June!!

KRIS who some of you have met in the shop (32) is being made redundant at the end of June from EON so he is frantically looking for a new job,

GLEN (27) is waiting for his new daughter to be born a sister to Sophie who is 3 this year.

TAYLA (18) has just had her 18th birthday and is celebrating being with her boyfriend Stefan for 18 months.

LEWIS (16) is getting ready for his Prom in July and looking forward to the end of his GCSE's after which its Palmers 6th Form then the RAF as some of you know he had an op for his ingrowing toenail in JAN this year and was told that was it well this week we went back to the hospital and guess what he has to have it done all over again on the 14th June as it hasnt worked
cant say he is looking forward to it at all .


OKAY BACK TO BUSINESS

WE will be CLOSED MON 31st MAY so I can catch up on things.

CLASSES AT THE SHOP / and EVE CLUBS are as follows

Mon May 24th CARD CLUB 10.30 till 1 pm Cost £6.50
MON MAY 24TH CORRINGHAM HALL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Tues May 25th Computers for cards 10.30 till 1pm £10
Tues May 25th CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4pm Cost £6.50
WEDS MAY 26TH RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50


JUNE

Tues 1st Computers for cards 10.30 till 1pm £10
Tues 1st CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4pm Cost £6.50
Thurs 3rd CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4pm Cost £6.50
Fri 4th Special Occossions 10.30 till 1pm £10
Sat 5th Pick 6 Kits 10.30 till 4pm £18

Mon 7th CARD CLUB 10.30 till 1pm Cost £6.50
MON 7TH CORRINGHAM HALL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Tues 8th Computers for cards 10.30 till 1pm £10
Tues 8th CARD CLUB 1.30 till 4pm Cost £6.50
WEDS 9TH RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Fri 11th Decoupage 10.30 till 1pm £10
Sat 12th Kanban cards 10.30 till 4pm Make 5/6 cards £18 (nearly full)
Sunday 13th Star Card 10.30 till 4pm £18

MORE CLASSES TO FOLLOW AND JULY/AUG/SEPT list being finalised now. workshop lists soon available.

Thanks Sue any questions please call in or phone.

NEWS

Firstly HELLO PENNY (private joke)

Ok just to update you, Chris went to Italy for a few days and should have been back on Monday, However due to the current situation she is still there until NEXT WEDS when the first flight back is available NINE EXTRA DAYS.

Teresa has stepped back in and been helping but is being kept busy with her new Grandaughter Amy she is off to see Dancing on Ice next week thank God she's driving.

Our Kanban class last Friday went Very well and so we have decided to do it twice more once on Thursday 6th May 10.30 till 1.00pm nearly full.
And a repeat class on a SAt/Sun date to be confirmed, if you wish to be added to the list please ring the shop(we made a shaped card,A kinetic, A side Stepper,an Easel Card on the morning class using all the new Kanban Range.

I will post next weeks classes and any more up to date news in the next post. Thanks Sue

Workshop lists

Sorry for the lack of news lately but there arent enough hours in the day.

Workshops at the shop are as follows

FRI 16th April FANCY FOLDS and SHAPES 10.30 till 1.00 £10
SAT 17th April STAMP AND EMBOSS 10.30 till 4.00 £18
Sun 18th April ART DECO 10.30 till 4.00 £18

Mon 19th April Card Club 10.30 till 12.30/1.00 £6.50 A few spaces left
MON 19th APR CARD CLUB AT CORRINGHAM 7.30pm till 9.30 pm £ 6.50
Tues 20th April Card Club 1.30 till 3.30/4.00 £6.50 A few spaces left
WEDS 21ST APR CARD CLUB AT RAYLEIGH MILL 7.30till 9.30 £6.50
Fri 23rd April PERGAMANO/Parchment class 10.30 till 4.00 £18
Sat 24th April Masculine Sports?Hobbies 10.30 till 1.00 £10
Sun 25th April Masculine Sports Hobbies 1.30 till 4.00 £10


Please phone the shop if you have any questions or would like to book a class either at the shop or CORRINGHAM HALL or RAYLEIGH MILL thanks Sue

MORNING CRAFTERS

Hi everyone, At last we have had some sunshine, and what a difference it makes too.

Firstly let me say that the Workshop Lists are now done!

Secondly Teresa's daughter had her baby last week a little girl called AMY both mum and baby are doing well.

This SUNDAY 21ST MARCH THE SHOP WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS sorry

Now back to classes

MON 22nd Mar CARD CLUB 10.30 TILL 12.30 ISH £6.50

TUES 23RD CARD CLUB 1.30 TILL 3.30 ISH £6.50

WED CLOSED

THUR 25TH COMPUTERS FOR CARDS 10.30 TILL 1.00 £10

FRI 26TH PERGAMANO 10.30 TILL 4.00 £18



SPACES STILL AVAILABLE IN OUR LIGHT & AIRY CLASSROOM THAT SEATS 12

WE ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND HERE TO HELP WHY NOT COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF.

Classes AT SHOP

MON MAR 8TH Card Club 10.30 till 12.30 £6.50
MON MAR 8TH Card Club 1.30 till 3.30 £6.50
TUES MAR 9TH Computers for Cards 10.30 till 1 £10
TUES MAR 9TH Card Club 1.30 till 3.30 £6.50
FRI Mar 12TH PARCHMENT CRAFT 10.30 till 4 £18 Come and try this taster class!!
SAT Mar 13TH Black and White 10.30 till 4 £18.00


MON MAR 15th Card Club 10.30 till 12.30 £6.50
MON MAR 15th Card Club 1.30 till 3.30 £6.50
TUE MAR 16th Computers for Cards 10.30 till 1 £10 2 spaces left
TUE Mar 16th Card Club 1.30 till 3.30 £6.50 1 space left
THUR Mar 18th Art DEco 10.30 till 1 £10
SAT MAR 20th Computers for Cards 10.30 till 1. £10 FULL


THE NEW CLASS LIST FOR APRIL MAY AND JUNE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY

Classes AT SHOP

SORRY FOR THE LACK OF POSTING

Unfortunately I have had the dreaded bug since Sunday night and havent been able to do anything since then. Chris had already agreed to do Monday as My Mum In Law was 70 and we had a meal planned (although I couldnt go) And Tuesday Chris does Computers and Teresa covers the Card Club , Today Weds we are closed so I am hoping to feel better tommorrow. I feel like Ive done ten rounds with Mike Tyson and then been kicked by a horse!!! Wouldnt wish this on anyone, My Kris had it last week , and this morning Shane has it also.

Anyway back to the Blog

CLASSES THIS WEEK AND NEXT

Fri 26th Feb PERGAMANO 10.30 till 4.00 with our registered teacher £18
Sat 27th Feb COMPUTERS 10.30 till 1.00 for cardmakers with Chris £10
Sun 28th CLASS NOT ON DUE TO ILLNESS


Mon 1st March CARD CLUB 10.30 till 12.30 Make 3 cards £6.50 2 spaces left
Tues 2nd March COMPUTERS 10.30 till 1.00 for cardmakers with Chris £10 1 Space left
Tues 2nd March CARD CLUB 1.30 till 3.30 Make 3 cards £6.50 2 spaces left



RAYLEIGH MILL

Weds 24th FEB 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50 Make 3 cards BRING OWN MUG
Weds 3rd MARCH NOT ON AS FIRST IN MONTH
Weds 10th MARCH 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50 Make 3 Cards BRING OWN MUG
WEds 17th March as Above
Weds 24th March As Above

CORRINGHAM HALL

Mon 1st March 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50 Make 3 Cards BRING OWN MUG
Mon 8th March 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50 Make 3 Cards BRING OWN MUG
Mon 15th March 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Mon 22nd March 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50
Mon 29th March 7.30 till 9.30 £6.50



Thanks again Sue

Classes AT SHOP

FEB
Mon 15th 10.30 till 12.30 Card Club Make 3 cards £6.50 Limited Spaces Left
Mon 15th 1.30 till 3.30 Card club Make 3 cards £6.50
Tues 16th 10.30 till 1.00 Computers for cards £10 1 space Left
Tues 16th 1.30 till 3.30 Card Club Make 3 cards £6.50 Limited Spaces Left
Thur18th 10.30 till 1.00 Special Occasions £10
Sat 20th 10.30 till 4.00 Art Deco £18

Places still available on most of these classes please call to book your space.
01268 571688
CORRINGHAM HALL THIS MON 7.30pm till 9.30pm £6.50
CORRINGHAM HALL THIS TUES 1.30pm till 3.30 pm £6.50
RAYLEIGH MILL THIS WEDS 7.30pm till 9.30pm £6.50

NEW SHOP PICTURES

These are before as it was going up.Waiting for doors and windows. the inside and painting just started.These should have been in order Please forgive me as this is my first attempt at adding pictures. The classroom is lovely and spacious WARM too.

Hope you like the layout and new premises as much as I do. Suex

SHOP OPEN

Happy New Year to everyone, THE NEW SHOP IS NOW OPEN still closed on WEDS Classes at the shop have started and the RAyleigh mill RE-STARTS 13TH JAN

CORRINGHAM HALL STARTS 18TH JAN AND 19TH JAN

Please call the shop to book your classes or pop in see you all soon Sue

p.s. Lewis had his toe operation yesterday all went well and he is home and resting Many thanks for your kind wishes