Local girls Sara & Ann
of ShabbyAnd.. have successfully
launched their shop in Barfield Rd West Mersea and would like to thank
family and friends for their support.
So what can you expect to find in this little gem: Ann & Sara’s love of up-cycling furnishings
for the home means that all pieces are totally individual and unique. They use
reclaimed materials which are carefully hand painted, waxed and distressed
and as with any pre- owned furniture there may be the odd blemish or bump that
you'd expect with age but this is part of the attraction and if like us you
love vintage pieces with character this is the place for you. There furniture
is complimented with hand made soft furnishings and a mix of home accessories
and jewellery.
Ann and Sara will
be hosting events throughout the year and the first is a book signing with Ed
Taylor a local author. Ed has just
published his first book 'The Dirty Bombers', fulfilling a
lifelong ambition that he only found time for once he retired.
Ed Taylor was born in Herne Bay, Kent and has lived on the Island for
over 30 years. Ed is a keen member of both the Dabchicks Sailing Club and West
Mersea Yacht Club and races locally most weekends. His love of the coast
explains why maybe Seagulls would be the focus for this heartwarming work of
young adult fiction, which will also appeals to older readers.
Ed says "It always fascinates me that there are almost
daily reports in national and regional newspapers about gulls acting strangely
and sometimes viciously. They have definitely lost their fear of us. At the
same time I was reading reports of the intractable problems of the Palestinians
and Israelis and I joined the two thoughts together."
The Dirty Bombers is a story of a gull colony that is
under attack, being secretly culled by local business men. Rork, a young
seagull finds himself thrust unwillingly into leadership of the gulls and
organized a dramatic protest. Anne Rigby, a feisty young news reporter notices
the gulls acting in a structured and coordinated way; she realized they have a
message to convey.
The local population takes sides in the conflict that follows. This culminates in a pitched battle between gulls and gunmen. The conclusion is as sudden and surprising as it is unexpected.
The local population takes sides in the conflict that follows. This culminates in a pitched battle between gulls and gunmen. The conclusion is as sudden and surprising as it is unexpected.
Come and join Ed on Friday 11th October between
5.30pm and 8,00pm and enjoy a glass of fizz.
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