Midsummer Madness

What a crazy week! Attended a 'Find Your Funder' event Chelmsford Museum on Thursday 20th June, hosted by Royal Opera House Bridge. Very helpful advice, and got to meet lots of interesting people too! Such as Helen and Daniela who run The Pimlott Foundation, a fantastic organisation - and they're based in Colchester...perfect for me :) So all of a sudden I found that I was exhibiting at Old House alongside other local artists as part of their Midsummer Weekend event. Beautiful house and gardens - it's such a shame that I couldn't make it there today, but I'm sure the event is in full swing!

After rushing home (in the pouring rain) I met with a local fashion designer who I am collaborating with on an exciting new fashion collection. I have a LOT of drafting and weaving to do...we're due to run the catwalk in September, fingers crossed - watch this space for more details!

The day ended with an energetic 2-hour Bollywood Dance Class at the St John's and Highwoods Community centre. So much fun! But definitely had a good night's sleep after such a busy day.

Spent the weekend reuniting with friends, eating pizza and watching the Bourne Trilogy (love it!). Oh and writing my lecture on Hindu Culture and Values for the opening night of the Swami Vivekananda Exhibition at Slack Space in Colchester on Wednesday 26th June. It's my first time being a keynote speaker...quite excited but getting more nervous by the hour! Speaking in front of the Mayor, Mayoress and other 'local dignitaries'...so let's hope there's no Midsummer Madness on the day...