Picking the best of ugly jumpers

UGGHH: Kelly Scarrow with the ugly jumper finalists. Winner was Clinton, second from left. PICTURE / SUPPLIED

I can't say I lead a dull life. Even on my quietest days something inevitably occurs to make me reflect on how full my life is and how blessed I am to live, love and thrive within it.
Saturday provided with an experience like no other.
I had the pleasure of judging the Ugly Jersey Competition at the The Commercial Hotel, where I had never been before, and OH MY GOODNESS ... it was hilarious and they were such a great bunch of characters! I haven't laughed that much in ages and it was fantastic to see so many entries (16 in total) and such enthusiasm. Who knew the humbled knitted jersey could evoke such competitiveness. The entrants had scoured the local op shops searching for their glorious woollen entries and I have to say, there were some mighty fine specimens of retro and vintage knitting on show. Hanging out with these fine folk also took me back to moments with my father, sitting in a pub on Saturday afternoon in his woollen finery having a pint or two to pass the time. Just quietly, he would have thought the competition was a real hoot. So thank you to the team at the Commercial Hotel - I had a fantastic time!
I am now left wondering though ... what's next in this wonderful life?
I do, however, have a few things up my sleeve in the coming month.
I am proud to be involved in The Women's Network Winter Wonderfest - where there will be an exciting line up of activities to help warm up your winter and get you inspired.
A few of the events that I am helping to run are reflections of what I love - the written word, people and knitting.
Get Crafty: Wednesdays, August 17 and 24, 10am at The Gonville Café Library:
Come and learn to knit or crochet with the phenomenal Gonville Knitting Group. Novice and experienced craft-sters welcome! Gonville Cafe Library
The Wondrous Quiz Night: Friday, August 19, 7pm at St Paul's Church Hall in Cook St.
Enjoy a wondrous evening of trivia and entertainment. Teams of six are welcome. Prizes, art auction, raffles and laughter guaranteed! Tickets available at the Gonville Cafe Library and the Women's Network.
Pre-Loved Poetry: Friday, August 26, 6pm at The Flying Monkey in Ridgway St.
Come and read your favourite New Zealand poem, the author can be someone you admire or even yourself! If you can't decide who to read - just turn up and listen - there will be local 'icons' participating and a chance to win spot prizes. Come along afterwards for drinks and discussion at the Rutland arms.
I would love to see you at these or any of the fantastic other events scheduled for the Winter Wonderfest. For more information please contact me. Have an inspiring week and do something kind for yourself.
Carpe Librum!
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