Friday 2nd of February 2018 at 106 Heysham Road. Heysham. Morecambe. LA3 1DH

I can actually see the floor in the 'shop / dining room where I am hoping to host the Art Exhibition on Thursday the 15th March displaying all the art I have done since I started painting.

Now it is getting closer to the date I am getting a little apprehensive. It's one thing having an idea to focus on something  to forget your troubles and another actually going trough with it. I have hung up some of the art and managed to cover up the massive tapestry that would have looked bad behind the paintings. It has taken a few changes of under garments as I had to balance quite high on an old stepladder to nail the curtain to the wall. At the age of 74 rapidly approaching 75 it's challenging to say the least. (Also I needed the wall space.)

So far I think I am on track. So keeping fingers crossed  it will all go ok.

I have just sent an Email to St John's Hospice so they can supply an official collection box so the donations can go straight in there on some items I am donating. (other than my art work.) Also if anybody wants to give money for the refreshments I hope they will give generously straight into the collection box.

I hope the hospice will be happy with the 10% donations on any sales of my art work, the rest of the money will also go towards a good cause as my grandchildren are all coming up to the age where you have to think about Universities.

If all else fails and nobody turns up, my friends who have offered to help on the day will be well fed on Birthday cake, crackers and cheese and biscuits.

Looking on the positive side I'm sure we will all be busy showing people around and raising lots of cash for good causes.

I have asked if  people interested to come would indicate by either texting, Emailing or phoning up so we could have an idea how many to cater for.

The contact numbers are: Landline:      01524 413265
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 Hope to see everybody, don't forget to bring a friend. X