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A look at part of the Newbold Verdon Christmas Yarnbomb 2022 created by Rainbows, Brownies and Guides in the village. The Christmas Yarnbomb has become a tradition in Newbold Verdon in recent years with the Girl Guiding groups creating a spectacular display on the area alongside the village library among the trees. The display sees multi coloured scarves (that a Timelord from Gallifrey would be proud of) wrapped around trees and benches etc knitted bunting, pom poms and festive creatures strung between the trees and a message of Merry Christmas Newbold Verdon on the fence at the back of the display area. Angels, Snowmen, Santa and even Owls also feature in this magical winter wonderland of knitted creations how many will you spot ?.

Poster design for 2014`s Children For Children concert for Leicester charity menphys at the city's demontfort hall. The poster uses a flat vintage style with shadows to give some depth giving the piece a cut-out style effect the typeface chosen reflects this whilst still being easy to read. Menphys Carol Concert event further information

Christmas at Covent Garden was filmed on 18th December 2011 at London's Covent Garden Market. The Market had been decked with giant baubles and mirror balls that threw snow like points of light around the historic buildings arches and upon the crowds who where taking in the festive atmosphere. Outside the main market area stood a giant topiary reindeer and Christmas tree with a large red bow tied around its wooden base, these festive icons where accompanied by the hustle of visitors taking in the performances of the multitude of street performers the area is famous for. A unique aroma of deep yellow Paella and sweet Chestnuts roasting on an open fire filled our senses in the second hall whist an opera singer serenaded a gathering crowd. The famous Apple market selling (despite its name) sold an eclectic selection of craft items from photographs of typical English scenes to the usual London bus tourist souvenirs. Using the map on my phone we took a brief diversion around the near...