I’ve been up to my neck in work lately.
Not of the really creative kind but satisfying nonetheless.
After a massive Crowdfunder appeal, Lush Places finally raised the money it needed to revamp the village green as a space for all ages to enjoy.
Thanks to grant funding from various sources and the goodwill and hard work of so many local people, we finally pulled it off.
To hear and see so many children enjoying themselves, climbing high, mass see-sawing and swinging and shrieking, is absolutely fantastic and worth the hard slog.
A good friend pointed me to this quote by Nelson Mandela: There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.
My other bit of work has been handling the publicity for Bridport Literary Festival. It’s been full on for the small team for some weeks now, and this last week saw the culmination of it all.
What a fantastic event. Such a credit to the town and all who sail in her. The calibre of writers was incredible and inspirational. Something to suit everyone.
This week is another busy one with barely time to draw breath. Then I’m planning to shut myself away in my Shed of Dreams to get into a regular routine for some long overdue writing time (and maybe a sleep).
Maddie Grigg 