All the tickets have gone now. There are some people who have just reserved them but if you don't collect them this week - they're going back on the market so please get them quickly. There's a reserve list, so ring Caroline or Sandra on 01226 381006 and they'll tell you if there's a chance of a seat.
All the places have gone for my Yorkshire Day Launch in Mapplewell now - but there is a reserve list. BUT there is another event if you can't make that one and boy... it's a good one.
On Sat August 3rd in Meadowhall, upstairs Waterstones, next to M & S, between 11.30am - 5.30pm I will be signing books - new and backlist - WITH A TEAM OF DANCING HUNKS. Bring your cameras, be photographed with them, upload it to Facebook or Twitter and the winner will be presented with a special prize INCLUDING a hamper of www.scioltichocolates.com.
On the day we will be giving away book samplers, chocolates, there will be GORGEOUS RAINSHADER umbrellas!!! If you haven't got one of these brollies - then you need to get one. They are the best invention EVER!
Or - if you're in the mood for a bridal brolly or a more unusual brolly... then LOVE UMBRELLAS have donated some of their fabulous fare. They are STUNNING!!! (and if you buy mail order quote LOVE20 at the checkout and get 20% off for a limited period)
What with the 'It's Raining Men' brollies - it's going to be a total broll-fest. As well as a Hunk-fest. I say again
BRING YOUR CAMERAS!!!!
As for the wonderful event on August 1st... if you are coming please remember that the evening is all for charity. Please give generously - things are tight for us all - but the prizes have been donated so generously and are FANTASTIC. Let's fill the coffers of these fabulous charities for animal welfare and cancer patients.
With that in mind - here's a taster of what people can expect to win and walk away with. Here's a list of THANK YOUs to all our kind benefactors who have given me all the following to raise some serious cash for cancer patients and moggies without a home.
CHRIS
SEDGEWICK PHOTOGRAPHY www.untitledphotography.co.uk 07723 043718
If you need a
wedding/portrait photographer - this guy is your man. A gent, and the best photographer you’ll
find.
BEATSON HOUSE -
www.beatsonhouse.co.uk
01226 791245
Great supportive friends and
owners of the beautiful Cawthorne restaurant
AND makers of the FABULOUS - BOOZY
INFUSIONS. I have bottles to give away!
HOTHOUSE - www.hot-h.co.uk
Our very own Hothouse make
all the Joey Essex hair products as well as the FAB St Moriz fake tanning
products which knock the socks off the higher priced offerings in trade
competitions!!! Thank you for the hamper and the Tote bags full of goodies!
ADAM STOTT SECURITY SOLUTIONS…and air conditioning units 07540
744607 or 01226 418676
Adam is one of the nicest guys I know and, after being recommended
to me, did an IMMACULATE job for me. He’s donated an 8 zone texecom veritas
panel, 3X PIR sensors, 2X door contacts, 1X panic button, 1X live bellbox, 1X
decoy bellbox, battery backup. Installed free of charge for the lucky winner.
BANNATYNES SPA- 01226 704130
Barnsley Road, Dodworth
Whether it’s a gentle facial,
a waxing, or a severe rub-down with a bamboo stick, the spa is a fabulous way
to iron out all those aches and niggles.
You don’t need to be a gym member to visit, by the way. Someone is going to be visiting and spending that voucher on themselves to get a gorgeous pick-me-up facial!
Barnsley Road, Dodworth -
01226 299571
Thanks to Jason - who ALWAYS supports me - for the fabulous Sunday
Lunch for 6 prize!!!! A fabulous place for
bar lunches, posh lunches, dinners, functions, meetings.
A master hypnotherapist who
can help you stop smoking, diet more effectively, or simply relax general
anxieties. Maggie has donated a session of relaxation. I've had one and they take you to another place!
BAILEY'S CAFE
Lovely Emma is donating a breakfast for two in her sweet café on Burlington Arcade - a hidden gem in the arcade behind Thorntons. Lovely place to stop and have a bite to eat. Or just a coffee and a sit down mid-shop! Breakfast for 2 for one lucky couple.
BAILEY'S CAFE
Lovely Emma is donating a breakfast for two in her sweet café on Burlington Arcade - a hidden gem in the arcade behind Thorntons. Lovely place to stop and have a bite to eat. Or just a coffee and a sit down mid-shop! Breakfast for 2 for one lucky couple.
WALKERS
OF SCOTLAND & DOUWE EGBERTS
Ever
since their shortbread and coffee sustained me whilst I wrote through the night
to complete my first novels, they have always supported my charities. I still use them on the ‘all-nighters’ for
luck now :)
They've send Hampers, coffee galore and all sorts of goodies!
They've send Hampers, coffee galore and all sorts of goodies!
these
fabulous brollies are the BEST present you can buy someone - especially if they
have to stand out the rain on Sunday
mornings watching rugby (like I do!).
Fab fab fab design! And I have their brollies to give away!
LUSH - www.lush.co.uk
…for the fabulously named ‘It’s Raining Men’ products
BAG
IT DON’T BIN IT -www.bidbi.co.uk
If you
like the bags, tell your important friends with companies who might use
them. I always use these guys.
VICTORIA HOWARD - www.victoriahoward.co.uk
Victoria is a ‘romantic suspense’ fellow novelist and fellow
Barnsley-dweller. Her books are
captivating, escapist, charming…and gripping! Thank you for the lovely earrings.
THE FLOWER CORNER
Summer Lane, Barnsley. 01226
779090
Stunning bouquets, great
service and smashing central location (very near the hospital).
Thanks for the Yorkshire Roses!
OLD VINTAGE RETRO
www.oldvintageretro.blogspot.com
07581 331530
07581 331530
The home of collectibles waiting to be reunited with someone who will value them. And if you have collectibles you want to sell on ... Pete will
give you a fair price. Thanks for the lovely champers, the chocs and the brolly!
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ART AND DESIGN BY RAYCHEL
MCGUIN
Our stunning local artist Raychel
has a wonderful website which you need to check out especially if you want to
immortalise the essence of your wedding/prom dress or have a portrait of your
pet done. Thank you for the beautiful painting xx
RUSSELL EATON - 01226 244809
Big
treat in store for the person who wins this cut and blow with Jesse… the man no woman should have to live without
STANIFORTHS
BAKERY
Ah the
wonderful cakes of Staniforths - who have been cake-suppliers to the Johnson
family for many years. Never let me
down. Enjoy their big yellow umbrella cake offering!
FRIARS
OF KESWICK - www.friarsofkeswick.co.uk
Suppliers
of fine chocs, yummy gifts… and edible umbrellas!
AUNT
BESSIE’S
How
could I have a ‘do’ without including these guys. Everyone walks away with a voucher today. Cut price puddings for all!!!
TAYLORS
OF HARROGATE
Is there any other sort of tea than YORKSHIRE
TEA?
Thanks for the lovely tea... and coffee prize
Thanks for the lovely tea... and coffee prize
COMPUTER PROBLEMS OF BARNSLEY
www.technicallyspeaking.co.uk
01226 239513/ 07779 158726
If you have computer problems then you should call Rob. My hero after once retrieving a whole book I
stupidly forgot to save - NIGHTMARE!
Thanks for the memories, Rob (and the memory stick kindly donated!)
Thanks for the memories, Rob (and the memory stick kindly donated!)
LOVE UMBRELLAS -
For the prettiest novelty and bridal umbrellas you’ll find.
I buy a lot of brollies for presents. Nice to have something ordinary that you can guarantee will be used...but at the same time unusual. Someone will be walking off with their brollies on the night.
CALLULA GLASS - www.callulaglass.co.uk
Joanne makes the most amazing things from glass - brilliant original present ideas for loved ones, friends, newly-weds, teachers… or yourself
The two sets of coasters with the It's Raining Men brolly and the Yorkshire Rose will be raffled off. Gorgeous aren't they?
STRESS FREE PRINT -
Makers of the fabulously priced bookmarks. Total pleasure to deal with. Also make posters, brochures… oh all sorts. And they did my artwork. Well happy to recommend their services!
SLURP
www.slurp.co.uk
The
BEST online booze by mail supplier EVER.
Always arrives beautifully packaged, always loads of offers on. Home of PELLERS ICE WINE which my characters drink. Two bottles of this super stuff are up for grabs!
ROB
ROYD FARM SHOP
Genn
Lane (behind Locke Park) www.robroydfarmshop.co.uk/
If you
haven’t been here for sausage, breakfast, cakes, dinner, bread… oh boy are you
missing out!
Thank
you to ROB for the amazing hamper xxxx
GEMMA BAIRSTOW
TTP Tile & Bathroom Showroom, 3 Mill Lane, Darton. Gemma also runs www.aroundyorkshire.com, which advertises events in the area. Please contact her if you have an event people may be interested in
and last (but by NO means least)
WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE
WELCOME TO YORKSHIRE
Who are running a competition to win a fabulous two night stay in a very luxurious place: THE RAITHWAITE ESTATE in Whitby. Details in the back of the book!