Thursday's Virgin Vie fundraiser went really well.  Despite a few people not being able to make it, I raised just over £100 through commission and sale of raffle tickets.  Hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves (a glass of wine always helps!) and managed to get a bit of shopping done without the hassle of parking etc.  Many thanks to Anna of Virgin Vie for giving us such a fun party and to her and other ladies for the donation of raffle prizes.

The first recipe book has been printed and, as I type, Bill is proof-reading it for me - I have also discovered I need to use larger combs for the binding as they're a bit packed in.  I'd like to thank Kall Kwik in central Milton Keynes who have agreed to cut the paper for me and also my employer, Dri-Eaz who are letting me use the printer at work (with me supplying the paper).

Next week, I will be taking cards, recipe books and my collecting tin into Truffles, the bakers in Newport Pagnell who have agreed to help me, so thanks to them too!!

And last, but by no means least, I want to extend a huge "thanks" to Brian and Ann Clarke who have donated to my JustGiving page in lieu of sending Christmas gifts to extended family.  What a generous gesture.  The recipients are being given a certificate with this blog address so I will be sure to keep this updated so everyone can follow my progress