Wednesday 27 July 2016

Man Engine and book launch

Well here is the Man Engine, a wonderful piece of creative engineering that is touring Cornwall in celebration of Cornwall's mining heritage. I saw it on the news the other day - this has been kept secret in its creation - and was blown away by it. How incredibly clever and brilliant, using parts of machinery from South Crofty and other mines. Definitely have to go and see this! To see for yourself, go on the BBC Spotlight site and view it on Monday evening.

Tonight I am going on a singing boat trip over to St Mawes organised by another of Claire's choirs. We're all taking supper to share, then when we get to St Mawes we will sing on the quay (weather permitting) or inside the pub if it's chucking it down. Then we will sing on the way back! And my darling Moll - who is looking very fine in her new hair cut - is coming with us. Doubtless she will try and eat everything, but there you go.


Lastly, next Tuesday is my book launch and exhibition of Celia Creeper's paintings at A Curious Hall, from 6-8pm. Last year was great fun, and we're hoping this year will be too and sell lots of books. And we will sing!! I went to a very interesting reading/music book launch last weekend which has given me ideas for some events I might do with another writer friend.

And lastly thanks to my friend Glynis who has been helping me with some pitches. Thanks Glynis - you've been brilliant.

6 comments:

Sally said...

Fabulous creature isn't he? See you on the boat to sing! :)

Flowerpot said...

Amazing! Look forward to seeing you later X

Rena George said...

So pleased book launch is going well, Sue. As an avid listener and fan of Radio Cornwall I've been following the progress of Man Engine. What a fabulous idea. Moll is looking pretty swish to after her glam up. xx

Flowerpot said...

Looking forward to seeing the Man Engine next week, Rena! XX

ADDY said...

I saw the Man Engine on the news and thought it looked delightful. Such a shame it is not coming this way. Moll looks very dapper with her short back and sides and no doubt feels a lot cooler in this heatwave. The sound of a singing boat trip is lovely, though I hope there are no sea-sick ones amongst you!

Flowerpot said...

Addy - I'm longing to see the Man Engine in person so to speak! I don't know what it's doing after it tours Cornwall - might be an idea to tour the rest of the country..... Boat trip was lovely and it was very calm so no seasickness thankfully!