Thought we'd share some info on the events that Great Treasures has frequented recently:
Friday 22nd February
Friday 22nd February
Victoria went to 'Britain on View', a BRITISH photography exhibition at the Oxo Tower (see http://www.britainonview.com/).
The photography exhibition entitled Britain on view is currently on show at the Oxo Tower, along the Thames in London.
The exhibition, created to encourage breaks away within parts of Britain has 25 blown up images of beautiful views, all of amazingly beautiful areas of Britain.It takes less than twenty minutes to view the collection, however it's short length does not disappoint due to the array of stunning views. The views of which range from leafy woods to warm fields of corn and from Scottish streams to sandy beaches.
Whilst there, we played a game called 'which photo would you have on your wall at home?' Which my friend replied Bedruthen Steps in Cornwall, well she's bias coming from Cornwall. She said she could imagine walking across the beach and leaving her footprints in the sand. I chose Near Sandford Orcas, for it's wonderful warm and happy feeling it provokes inside as you look at it.
Afterwards we proceeded to the little café a couple of doors down and had hot chocolates to consider what we had seen. We both agreed that it certainly does it's job, we're now inspired to travel around Britain more and see these beautiful places that are just on our doorstep.
Thurs 14th February
Another great night out, in persuit of more British people about to hit the limelight: Doug Walker. Doug's debut Album, Fear Together is due out on 3rd March so we're catching him in action whilst we can!
To get a feel for Doug's music go to: http://www.myspace.com/dougwalkermusic
Thurs 7th February: The GT Team spent the evening entertained by British comedian Daniel Kitson (see http://www.danielkitson.com/).
Report by Nik Clarke: It was always going to be an evening of special comedy with Team GT in tow, having sniffed out the venue, the GT girls and their +1's started the evening off in a local Chinese, greeted with a ‘slippery floor’ sign we were shown to the table.
After a quick skate around the food and chocolate fountain and a game of guess the year to the music on the TV we slid off to the venue. Immediately, Vics +1 found that even the door staff at the venue are comics telling him that only soft drinks were served inside [the comedy did improve]. Vics & her +1 were Kitson Virgins and prior to his arrival on stage were eager to see his appearance, with Em and her +1 having completed their Kitson comedy hatrick earlier in the year, we teased.
The Glee club is a perfect size to see a comedian and Daniel Kitson didn’t disappoint, after ditching the mike, due to the room size, he confidently got into his act. Daniel started tonight’s proceedings with one of his characteristic giggles, as he eased through hilarious anecdotes he intelligently talks about a stage in his life which involved ‘muddying the timelines’ when confronting muggers, teenage confrontations on a bus and Cliffside walks which involves his mum teaching him to say ‘hello’ to all passersby’s.
Occasionally Kitsons Razorsharp wit comes out, generally after his stutter interrupts his performance, fortunately this enhances his performance and the addiction that is Daniel Kitson, having seen Vic and her +1 in stitches……. I think that’s 2 more for the growing fan list.
To get a feel for Doug's music go to: http://www.myspace.com/dougwalkermusic
Thurs 7th February: The GT Team spent the evening entertained by British comedian Daniel Kitson (see http://www.danielkitson.com/).
Report by Nik Clarke: It was always going to be an evening of special comedy with Team GT in tow, having sniffed out the venue, the GT girls and their +1's started the evening off in a local Chinese, greeted with a ‘slippery floor’ sign we were shown to the table.
After a quick skate around the food and chocolate fountain and a game of guess the year to the music on the TV we slid off to the venue. Immediately, Vics +1 found that even the door staff at the venue are comics telling him that only soft drinks were served inside [the comedy did improve]. Vics & her +1 were Kitson Virgins and prior to his arrival on stage were eager to see his appearance, with Em and her +1 having completed their Kitson comedy hatrick earlier in the year, we teased.
The Glee club is a perfect size to see a comedian and Daniel Kitson didn’t disappoint, after ditching the mike, due to the room size, he confidently got into his act. Daniel started tonight’s proceedings with one of his characteristic giggles, as he eased through hilarious anecdotes he intelligently talks about a stage in his life which involved ‘muddying the timelines’ when confronting muggers, teenage confrontations on a bus and Cliffside walks which involves his mum teaching him to say ‘hello’ to all passersby’s.
Occasionally Kitsons Razorsharp wit comes out, generally after his stutter interrupts his performance, fortunately this enhances his performance and the addiction that is Daniel Kitson, having seen Vic and her +1 in stitches……. I think that’s 2 more for the growing fan list.
One of the exciting services that Sue can provide for Great Treasures is to take a customers’ Champagne bottle from their wedding day, smash it and design cufflinks, rings and necklaces from this – what a fantastic idea to savour the memories of such a special day!
We spoke to Debbie about an exciting project that could work well on the Great Treasures website… customers may upload words or images that are important to them and have them inlaid onto a badge that can then become a keepsake or beautifully thoughtful present.
