Hi to all my beady buddies and to the many new readers who have joined the mailing list.

Personal circumstances have made it impossible for me to produce a summer edition of the newsletter, but things are back on track now. I hope you enjoy this edition and the extra one which will be published at the end of the month, beginning of October.

There will also be a special 'competition newsflash' coming in the next couple of weeks. Look out for the entry form, details and information about how to enter, judging and prizes!

I am still on the look out for contributors to The BeadMouse News, articles, projects, information about beading events and of course diary items are always welcome. Why not drop me a line and let me know what is going on in your part of the UK?

The Editor