Today, November 13, 2008, I became a Youth Arts Award Advisor having completed the course, and can offer the award at levels one and two.

The award is administered by Arts Council England and is accredited by Trinity College London.

I can now work within schools, prisons, youth centres, etc., with people in the age range 11 to 25. It is designed for both the talented and the dissaffected. The award is more flexible than normal qualifications but is recognised by the National Qualifications Network and is equal to lower grades of G.C.S.E. (level 1) and upper grades of G.C.S.E. (level 2).

Any establishment wishing to engage me freelance, with me being "the centre" or if any establishment wishes to become a centre with me as the resident Advisor, should contact me via email; artcell@hotmail.co.uk

Tomorrow evening is the private viewing of the OPEN 20 exhibition at the City Gallery, Leicester to which I have been invited and Monday is the artists gathering at the same venue where awards are given out. Clearly, as its new to me in Leicester (and been a long while coming !) I shall be attending both nights.

Saturday afternoon will be taken up with the openstudio event at Knighton Lane Studios,although I cant be there Sunday ( have to make some money !). Gosh, its all happening all of a sudden............................ if only I can keep up the momentum and make it all permanent and succesful................ . I even have ideas for greeting card design. They are primarily Christmas orientated, and its now too late for that really, but they can be produced ready for next year.

Since I decided to put on my business head and stop looking at art in an arty-farty kind of way, things have been changing. Long may this continue.

Life is getting interesting.

Had a smashing time staying at Amy's home last weekend. Only wish I had had more time. Thanks Amy and Neal and Heather and Bernie !

Remember folks, love all and hurt none.

Love, Peace and Tranquility.