Just a quick note to let everyone know what’s happening as things are getting very busy at the shop already. I’d like to start by thanking the Welsh Rugby Writers Association and especially Barri and Mary Hurford for their hospitality last Tuesday night. As usual a great night was had by all and we had a chance to meet friends old and new and also discuss our secret plans for next year’s celebrations. We were delighted to be seated on the Award Winners table and I had an interesting chat with Alun-Wyn Jones and Geraint Walsh about beards – sounds nuts but I need to know this stuff! We also got to meet the parents of Leicester’s Owen Williams who told us Owen has a Grogg of Neil Jenkins as Neil is his idol – great taste Owen! The proceeds of the evening went to the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust and as the raffle prizes were supplied by us we were more than surprised to win back the rarest Grogg of the evening – the unique ‘Red Card’ Nigel Owens.
Simon was over the moon with his luck but we convinced him it would be nice to auction it on our website for the Trust as we did with the Gethin grogg earlier this year, Carly will post the details online. I was personally surprised and delighted to be made an honorary life member of the Welsh Rugby Writers Association.This means only Dad and I, as non writers, have been honoured in such a way.
On the Grogg front Trigger has been painted and will be coming through soon and the Mini Tipuric is being moulded as we speak. This means I have time to start our projects for the Anniversary but as they are secret for the moment it may look like I’m not doing much in the run up to Christmas! I am putting the finishing touches to the Action George North which is looking good (if I do say so myself!)
So for now its full steam ahead for Christmas – remember not to leave it too late to order your Groggs in time for the big day. Here’s hoping Wales have a great Autumn Series it’s going to be tough but I am feeling positive after seeing the very exciting team selection today. I can’t wait until Saturday comes! But for now back to the studio to open a fresh bag of clay!
Cheers Richard.
