Plymouth and back again!

This has to have been the most diverse week of the year so far... it was definitely a "round-robin" journey! Starting with the Children's University Graduation at Plymouth on Monday... a tour of schools in Exeter midweek... a very interesting meeting with the CEO at the Families for Children HQ in Buckfastleigh on Wednesday... and finishing with a superb visit back to Plymouth on Friday with a showcase presentation at Prince Rock Primary!!! Wowzers!!!

 

 

 I resumed my role as Chancellor for the Children's University Torbay to present certificates to 48 young students. It was a great pleasure to meet Professor Iain Stewart (Devon Chancellor - CU) and we shared the stage at the Torbay & Devon graduation award ceremony at Plymouth University.

 

 

Some more brilliant new relationships were forged during the evening at Plymouth University. My books were on display and were very well received. This resulted in an invitation to feature the Bradley Baker adventure stories as part of a BA Hons module at St Mark & St John University Plymouth next year... looking forward to working with the students in 2014.

 

On Tuesday I visited Pinhoe Primary School in Exeter where the children enjoyed my showcase presentation and book signing session. I arrived to a rapturous welcome, with banners and even a cake baked to celebrate my author visit. A big thank you to Brigid Tarrell the school's fantastic librarian for organising a brilliant event. I will be returning to Pinhoe after the summer break to work with some of the students during a series of creative workshops... so really looking forward to another great reception!

 



A visit to the head office of Families for Children on Wednesday was a great success. I met with the CEO Caroline Davis and we discussed how I could support this fantastic voluntary adoption agency. FFC help to find loving families for kids up and down the UK, who need a home which will provide them with the love and care they need. We discussed the possibility of an adoption storyline featuring in the next Bradley Baker book... so watch this space folks!!!

 

 

Thursday and Friday proved to be two great days back in Plymouth, with visits to Prince Rock Community School. Cheryl Brake Deputy Headteacher arranged everything and she was pleasantly surprised to witness so many children having their books signed following my author presentation.

I had another special delivery on Friday too... an envelope arrived with a lovely handmade thank you card inside. Here's a picture of the card, which was sent by the teaching staff and children from Wilcombe school in Tiverton following my recent visit;

So yes... a somewhat diverse week that started in Plymouth and finished in Plymouth... and there's lots more happening next week but that's all for now!

Catch up with you all again soon.
Best wishes, DLJ :)