SIMON DREW XMAS
Alison Stocks, Manager Dartmouth Caring) and Simon DrewSimon Drew's exclusive cards for Dartmouth Caring
Simon Drew, who has been based in Dartmouth for more than 30 years, has agreed to provide a special image for the charity’s annual Christmas cards. His design is particularly suited to Dartmouth, and is full of his trademark humour.
Simon agreed to donate a design after he was asked by Dartmouth Caring’s manager and coordinator Alison Stocks (pictured with Simon) to help raise funds for the charity.
His art, normally employing clever wordplay or simply silly puns, is famous across the world - he has published numerous books.
Simon said: “It made a lovely change to do a Christmas card that is specifically about Dartmouth: I don’t often get the chance to do that. So when Dartmouth Caring asked if I would do one I jumped at the opportunity as it is such a good local organisation. So many people benefit from DC and I’m sure they could do with some extra funds!”
Alison said the charity was lucky to have his support.
“Simon is such a widely renowned artist we are delighted he is supporting us,” she said. “When he said yes to providing an image we were over the moon, and when it arrived we were even happier as it is funny, Dartmouth-focused and beautifully crafted – it’s a wonderful card!”
Packs of the cards will be on sale in the Tourist Information Centre and other local outlets plus the Dartmouth Caring office and website www.dartmouthcaring.co.uk – the new designs cost £3.50 for a pack of six cards and envelopes.
First Published October 2012 By The Dart
