It seems such a while I ago I last had the time to send out a mailing. Firstly let me wish you a belated Happy New Year, or as we like to say in Scotland, Happy Hogmanay!

If you entered our recent competition then you'll be wondering about the results? I'm delighted to say that the contest winner was by Lee Rowley of Auckland, New Zealand for the Poem entitled 'My Wish for Your Birthday'. We picked this poem because we thought it sounded great and would be a popular poem, it was also generic so could be used in many situations. See Lee's poem and all the birthday poetry here.

We have a slight problem that we have so far been unable to contact Lee to find out where to send his Kindle, so Lee if you're reading this, or you know Lee please get in touch.

I also have to give a special mention to Birthday Thanks by Karen M of New York, USA, we loved that poem too.

I am currently working on our next contest called 'kids party food', so save your ideas and photos and I'll send details as soon as it's published.

My very best wishes

Sophie x