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Hi there & welcome to Annie's Place. A place inspired by and named after my late Grandmother Annie. Somewhere I can be creative, and share my love for all things handmade. I like nothing better than sitting with hook & yarn, crafting something home spun & completely unique, or rustling up some yummy baked goodies. I live in a town with a beautiful embankment, situated on the River Great Ouse. You may know me as CosyKitty on Ravelry. Why not stop a while.....?!!

Friday 5 January 2018

Craft Cruise on the River Great Ouse - Bedford

Happy New Year to all,

I do hope the start of 2018 has been kind to you! I am settling in quite nicely I have to say, and feeling very optimistic for the year ahead. I've managed to swerve the germs that seem to be sweeping the nation at the minute. A nasty strain of cold and flu is currently doing the rounds, and I'm happy to report I've dodged it so far.  Not to tempt fate, I will be dosing myself up with plenty of fresh fruit & fluids, keeping warm and avoiding anyone remotely sniffling, sneezing or coughing.  How realistic that is is another thing......

Interspersed between the festive frivolity over recent weeks, I've been trying to wrap my head around setting up accounts on some of the other popular social media platforms. As I said last time I am in the midst of crocheting up some stock to eventually sell in my own little online shop. Things are moving in the right direction, but I appreciate there's much to do in preparation of that so I'm trying to be as methodical as I can be without procrastinating too much. I've only ever had this little ole blog to look after, so it's quite daunting to be honest.

I did set myself a little challenge though. One that has excited and frightened me in equal measure. I thought it was high time I tried my hand at planning a local event that would bring like-minded yarn addicted souls together in one place. Something that I thought would appeal to a lot of the local crafty folk in and around my home town of Bedford. It seemed to be perfect timing as our local Community Boat 'The John Bunyan' was just organising it's itinerary for the new season of excursions on the River Great Ouse when I made my initial enquiry.

Needless to say I thought it would be easy to secure a Saturday in June this early in the year, but it wasn't as straightforward as that. It's a very popular vessel, and you really do have to get in early to avoid disappointment. Nonetheless with a little tweaking I've managed to book a charter for a 4 hour cruise travelling downstream from the Priory Marina in Bedford towards Willington & return. I've organised a Cream Tea at no extra cost too! What better way to spend an afternoon?! Craft, Cream Tea, and a leisurely Cruise along the River Ouse. 

If this sounds like something you would like to do with me, then please do consider coming along. I would love to meet you all. It's my first foray into hosting this type of event so fingers crossed it proves popular. If you click on the flyer in my side bar it will take you straight to the booking site. Alternatively I am now on Facebook, and there is the option to book tickets securely and directly from the Events Page there. 


11 comments:

  1. Bonjour Bonne Année 2018, je trouve votre blog très joli avec des couleurs que j'dore, voila je viens vers vous pour vous demandez ou vous trouvez votre laine . Mille merci .Bon weekend. Jacqueline de Toulon, France

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  2. What a lovely idea. Happy new year x

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    1. Glad to know you think so! All the best of the New Year to you too x

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  3. Well done on setting up an event, it looks like it will be great, if I lived locally I'd certainly booking a place. It's daunting to step out of your comfort zone, I like you just have a blog at the moment and am trying to broaden my horizons, it's good to challenge yourself. I hope both the boat trip and shop adventures are a roaring success as I'm sure they will be! Karen x

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    1. Hey Karen, thank you for showing your support! I'm tentatively moving outside my comfort zone, and facing each challenge with a positive mindset. Such a shame you're not close enough to join me. Would've been wonderful to meet you. Sharron x

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  4. Sounds like a fantastic idea and if I lived locally, I'd jump at the opportunity. I'm sure it'll be a big success! Good luck and all the best for the new year!

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    1. I appreciate your message Charlotte, and do hope you're right! Such a shame you're not nearby. Sending you my warmest regards for 2018

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  5. This sounds great! I have signed up and looking forward to it already.

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    1. That's absolutely fantastic to hear Allison! So pleased you're joining me. Can't wait to meet you...

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  6. It sounds like a wonderful event, I would love to attend. How fun!

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    1. I would LOVE you to attend! It's a long long way, but oh my it would be wonderful to meet you Meredith x

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