Cher's Funky Blog

Family Day Fun on HMS Albion
Family Day Fun on HMS Albion

How exciting! This was the first time I can actually remember being on board a Naval Ship. Although I was christened on HMS Arethusa (F38). There was three of us on the Funky Punky team today. Judy, Kaylie and I were placed in the Explosives area along with magicians Ozzy D and Harry Kazzam who were making some fantastic balloons.

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Freshtival - UPSU
Freshtival - UPSU

Sparkles everywhere! What a brilliant night! We set up in the Main Hall Entrance which was great because everyone could see us as they came in to catch all the DJ's and artist playing. We were both busy from the moment we opened until the moment we put the closed sign up.

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Big 90's Neon Rave - UPSU Freshers
Big 90's Neon Rave - UPSU Freshers

Hello and what a welcome back to the SU Bar after sooo long away. Absolutely wonderful to catch up with Michelle and all the crew. Another fantastic event! I had a queue from the moment I set up until I finished at 1am. I was so busy I only managed to get a few pics. Massive sorry to those who waited patiently but didn't get the chance to be painted.

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Freshers @ The Roundabout, Plymouth
Freshers @ The Roundabout, Plymouth

What a fun evening! I set up outside The Roundabout for a 5pm start. There were great bands all night and a superb atmosphere. I had an instant queue. Initially they were unsure as I had provided no word boards or displays.

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Great Birthday Party with Great Cake!
Great Birthday Party with Great Cake!

Happy 7th Birthday young man. I was very excited and my hands were shaking. I only took one photo as I didn't know who I should ask for consent.

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Seafood & Harbour Festival - Day 2
Seafood & Harbour Festival - Day 2

What a superb weekend of face painting! It's been wonderful to be back face painting at events. This has been the largest since Covid and what a pleasure it's been. Two full days of Funky Punky Fun. I think I have created hundreds of smiles ranging from the ever popular Unicorns to more random requests. The Sea theme has been great fun.

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Taw River Dairy Open Day
Taw River Dairy Open Day

Catching up a bit from the summer. On the 18th July we were painting faces and creating smiles at Taw River Dairy for their family open day. What a scorcher of a day it was. Sunburnt ankles and fingers but it was worth it.

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Britannia Royal Naval College Open Day
Britannia Royal Naval College Open Day

Hello and thank you for a super busy day full of lots of smiles. I was so busy from the moment I set up until closed which meant, as is opften the case I didn't get the chance to take many images.But it was really fun and lovely kids.

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