Just to give you some background on all the things I've been upto in the last few years, this post is an extract of what was 'blogged' on my website (www.rachelwykes.com):
19 March 2010 - Sky1 HD - Angela & Friends
FANTASTIC !!!
Had a phone call yesterday morning from the stylist for Angela And Friends on Sky1 saying that she'd seen my hats on this website & asked if I could send them some of my hats & fascinators to use for a bridal special. The only problem was
Had a phone call yesterday morning from the stylist for Angela And Friends on Sky1 saying that she'd seen my hats on this website & asked if I could send them some of my hats & fascinators to use for a bridal special. The only problem was
that I needed to get them to London for 10am the next day. So, after some chasing of couriers & a trip to my local DHL, they were soon winging their way down to the MTV Studios.
Then, at 2pm this afternoon, the programme started & some of my fascinators were modelled - one to match a prospective bride's outfit & the other being worn by one of the presenters.
Then, at 2pm this afternoon, the programme started & some of my fascinators were modelled - one to match a prospective bride's outfit & the other being worn by one of the presenters.
Overall, a fantastic experience & has certainly whet my appetite for more publicity...
22 February 2010 - Monmouthshire Countrylife
Received an email today from one of my lovely customers telling me that her Daughter's wedding was featured in the Monmouthshire County Life magazine, with pics of my customer & the hat I made for her.
8 February 2010 - A Surprise In The Post...
A lovely surprise today - I received the racing season brochure for Beverley Racecourse & the main picture when you open the leaflet was of me & 2 friends from Ladies Day 2009. For more information about Beverley racecourse & The Journal Ladies Day, visit here.
25 December 2009 - Happy Christmas
What fantastic friends I have - a brand new, fully liveried Mini Cooper (in Pink) for a Christmas Present.
Hopefully next year's present will be a real one...
Hopefully next year's present will be a real one...
12 September 2009 - Gifts Galore
"Gifts Galore" again at Kilham Church. A really great day, with loads of people coming to see the local artists & to raise money for the church.
14 July 2009 - Wonderful 'Many Tears'
Donated a gift voucher for £150 to Many Tears Animal Rescue Centre in South Wales to support their fund raising raffle.
Pictured below is my lovely dog, Lily. The picture on the left is what she looked like after she was rescued from a puppy farm, with the other picture showing her after a few month's TLC.
Pictured below is my lovely dog, Lily. The picture on the left is what she looked like after she was rescued from a puppy farm, with the other picture showing her after a few month's TLC.
More information on this voluntary rescue centre is available here.
26 June 2009 - Kilham Open Studios
Over £1,000 raised for the village hall by the Open Studios & Open Gardens event. A great day had by all & the rain even held off until it had finished.
31 August 2008 - Beverley Ladies Day
I was hijacked by a complete stranger (Helen B) who wanted her picture taking with me & my fascinator during The Journal Ladies Day at Beverley racecourse. This was then featured in The Journal - thanks Helen !
3 June 2008 - Kilham School Fundraiser
The local school has been raising funds, so I donated a hat for the raffle, with Mrs. Owen the lucky winner.
Following the competition which I held at The Driffield Show, the lucky winner Stephanie K is pictured here, with me, on Ladies Day at Ebor races in York. This article was also featured in The Driffield Times.
18 July 2007 - Driffield Show
I had a great day at The Driffield Show. Based in the Enterprise Tent (for new businesses), even the rain held off for the day & I met loads of fantastic people & had all sorts of hat-related conversations. I was also awarded 2nd prize in the Best Retail Stand - will go for 1st prize next time !
