The launch was fantastic – Naa Otua sold loads of books, we collected loads for Happy Ever After and we didn’t have a single second where we weren’t joined by friends or family wishing us well. The staff at Waterstones were very welcoming too – so thanks, Tom and the gang, hope you enjoyed the wine!

Waterstones Launch - with 'The Professor'!

Waterstones Launch - with 'The Professor'!

 

Here we are with my dad, who Naa Otua has named ‘The Professor’ – due to the white beard and glasses ensemble – despite his protestations I think he rather liked it! All afternoon we talked to people about the charity and it was so encouraging to get such a positive response. There are moments in life where you know without a shadow of a doubt you are on the right path – Saturday afternoon in Waterstones, Harrrow – just a few yards and a few weeks from where it all began – I had one of those moments.

Now we have to plan Stage Two – a publicity and fund-raising drive prior to our trip to Ghana. We have decided to move our meeting place from Costas to the coffee shop in Debenhams for two reasons. Firstly to avoid the embarassment of being barred for over-enthusiasm (see previous post) and secondly for the chance of a free squirt from the perfume counter en route!

Waterstones Launch

Waterstones Launch