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Australian Arrival for Carnival Spirit Drawing

31/1/2013

Carnival Spirit photographed in Sydney harbor

Last week we were informed by Bradley Yesberg that our drawing of Carnival Spirit arrived in Australia.

Bradley is due to present our especially assigned drawing on our behalf, to the Master of the vessel, Captain Adriano Binachi, during his 3 night cruise board the vessel in February 2013.

In January 2012, Bradley presented our drawing of P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn to the Captain.

Bradley Yesberg, said:

" I wanted to let you know I received the Carnival Spirit drawing in store yesterday – its awesome!!! Thanks so much! "

Our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit, which is due to be presented to the Master of the vessel, Captain Adriano Binarchi on our behalf during his 3 night cruise aboard the vessel

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Celebrity Summit Official Drawing Presentation

29/1/2013

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Our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn presented our drawing to the Captain

At Dream Designs Colchester we are delighted to inform you that our first official drawing presentation of 2013 was a success!

On January 16th 2013 our honourable Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn officially presented our especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Summit to the Captain of the vessel.

The drawing presentation took place during John & Marilyn’s own 7 night cruise aboard the vessel in the Caribbean.

Prior to John & Marilyn embarking Celebrity Summit we worked closely with Celebrity Cruises to arrange the official presentation of our drawing. On board Celebrity Summit the Event Coordinator, Debbie Fossett, assisted in scheduling the drawing presentation.

Our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn officially present our especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Summit to Captain Theodoros Zakkas on Janaury 16th 2013, during their 7 night cruise aboard the vessel

John & Marilyn were invited to the bridge on January 16th 2013, where they met with the Master of Celebrity Summit, Captain Theodoros Zakkas. They were then given the opportunity to officially present our especially assigned drawing. The ship’s on board photographer was also there to capture a photograph of the presentation!

Volunteer @ Sea, John, said:

“ Captain Theodoros Zakkas did mention that he will have it framed and probably display it with the schematics of the ship behind the bridge.”

Our especially assigned drawing of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit which was officially presented to the Master of the vessel, Captain Theodoros Zakkas on our behalf by our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn during their 7 night cruise aboard the vessel

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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

“ Again our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn did a superb job presenting another of our especially assigned drawings! ”

He added:

“ We are delighted that Captain Theodoro Zakkas plans to display our drawing aboard Celebrity Summit nearby to the navigation bridge.”

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New Year, New Carnival Spirit Drawing

10/1/2013

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Carnival Spirit photographed during her arrival to Sydney, Australia

At Dream Designs Colchester we are delighted to officially announce to you our latest planned drawing presentation.

Our latest especially assigned drawing, the first for 2013, of Carnival Cruise Line's 85,920 tonne Carnival Spirit is to be presented to the Captain of the vessel on our behalf in February 2013.

Bradley Yesbery from Australia is to present the new drawing to the Captain of Carnival Spirit during his 3 night cruise aboard the vessel.

One of our previously drawings of Carnival Spirit which was assigned in 2010 was due to be present to the Captain of the vessel on our behalf. However the individual who was given this opportunity provided us with no evidence of the presentation, nor did the Captain or the ship ever respond as promised by the individual. We know that this second planned drawing presentation aboard Carnival Spirit will be a success!

Our brand new especially assigned drawing of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit which is due to be officially presented to the Captain of the vessel in February 2013 on our behalf by Bradley Yesberg

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Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" We are delighted to be working closely with Bradley Yesberg again and were thankful for his help in presenting our drawing of P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn in January 2012."

He added:

" The planned drawing presentation of our drawing of Carnival Spirit will further reinforce the close connection we have form with Carnival Cruise Line in recent years. 2013 will see another two official drawing presentations aboard Carnival Cruise Line's ships! "

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Click here to learn more about our close connection and friendship with Carnival Cruise Line

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Golden Princess Official Drawing Presentation

7/1/2013

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Patty and her husband Harvey together on the bridge of Golden Princess

At Dream Designs Colchester we are thrilled to share with you the success of our most recent official drawing presentation.

On December 22nd 2012 our especially assigned drawing of Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess was officially presented to the Master of vessel, Captain Vincenzo Lubrano.

The especially assigned drawing was presented to the Captain on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester by one of our fellow followers Patty Glueck.

The official drawing presentation took place during Patty’s very own 14 night Hawaiian cruise aboard Golden Princess.

Sometime before Patty boarded Golden Princess we took the opportunity to get in touch with Princess Cruises in an attempt to arrange for Patty to meet with the Captain in order to officially present the drawing to the Captain.

Upon boarding Golden Princess, Patty visited the Passenger Services Desk to inform them of the planned drawing presentation which they were unaware of. Inevitably Patty handed the drawing to the ship's Future Cruise Consultant during the Captain's Circle Party.

Patty Glueck officially presents our especially assigned drawing of Golden Princess to Captain Vincenzo Lubrano and the Hotel General Manager and Senior Officers on the bridge of the vessel

A few days later Patty was later invited to the bridge where she was given the opportunity to officially present the drawing of Golden Princess to Captain Vincenzo Lubrano in person on our behalf.

Also present for the presentation were many of the ship's Senior Officers as well as the Hotel General Manager. Patty and her family were given a complete tour of the bridge by an officer and in return for our drawing were presented with souvenir.

Captain Vincenzo Lubrano kindly presents Patty and her husband Harvey with a souvenir in return for our drawing of Golden Princess

Master of Golden Princess, Captain Vincenzo Lubrano, wrote:

" On behalf of the officers and crew aboard Golden Princess, we would like to thank you for the drawing of our vessel. We intend to display it aboard the vessel."

He continued:

" Everybody that viewed the drawing, including myself was in sheer admiration. This is a unique skill that you possess and the attention to detail was appreciated. "

Patty and her husband Harvey photographed on the navigation bridge together with two of the Senior Officers aboard Golden Princess

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" I would like to take this opportunity to extend my greatest appreciation and thanks to everyone who helped make this drawing presentation a great success, including Patty and her husband Harvey, Captain Vincenzo Lubrano and his crew as well as the staff from Princess Cruises Headquarters."

He added:

" We were extremely pleased with the end result of this presentation and thrilled to hear that Captain Vincenzo Lubrano plans to display our drawing aboard Golden Princess."

Our especially assigned drawing of Princess Cruises' Golden Princess, which was officially presented to Captain Vincenzo Lubrano on our behalf by Patty Glueck on her 14 night cruise aboard the vessel

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You can see more photos from the official presentation in the 'Our History' section of our website on the new 'December 22nd 2012' page.

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2013 Cruise Confirmed!

5/1/2013

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P&O Cruises' Azura seen leaving Southampton

At Dream Designs Colchester we are very excited to officially announce to you, that our 2013 cruise has been confirmed!

Earlier today we booked a 2 night mini cruise aboard P&O Cruises' Azura, sailing from Southampton on April 16th 2013.

After departing Southampton at 16:30, Azura will arrive at St Peter Port, Guernsey, before returning back to Southampton the following day.

We were delighted to again book our cruise through Reader Offers Ltd, the UK's leading cruise retailer, located in Colchester at Lexden House.

Sailing on board Azura will be Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colchester.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photograph, Dream Designs Colchester photographed today at Reader Offers Ltd's Head Office at Lexden House following the booking of their cruise

At Dream Designs Colchester we are proud of the many connections and friendships we have formed with many of the world's leading cruise lines. We have a particularly close friendship with P&O Cruises, which originated sometime ago.

We have had a number of our especially assigned drawings presented aboard various ships within the P&O Cruises' fleet, including Aurora, Arcadia, Oceana and of course Azura. On July 3rd 2012 we joined the many thousands of others at Southampton and Calshot to witness P&O Cruises' 'Grand Event' and celebrate their 175th Anniversary.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and Gavin Pamment, Chief Photographer, Dream Designs Colcheser at Calshot in July 2012, celebrating P&O Cruises' 175th Anniversary!

Azura holds a particularly close connection with Dream Designs Colchester. Our staff followed the design and construction of the vessel closely and we invited to the official Naming Ceremony of the vessel on April 10th 2010, where we had the chance to meet with Carol Marlow, Managing Director, P&O Cruises.

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill meet with Carol Marlow, Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester during Azura's official Naming Ceremony in April 2010

Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said:

" We are thrilled to have booked this 2 night mini cruise aboard P&O Cruises' Azura. After P&O Cruises' 175th Anniversary Celebrations in 2012 with the 'Grand Event' this is a wonderful opportunity for us to continue our close friendship with one of the world's leading cruise lines."

Click here to learn more about our close connection and friendship with P&O Cruises

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2012 Facts & Figures

1/1/2013

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Harwich Quay New Year Firework Spectacular 2013

1/1/2013

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Harwich Quay Firework Spectacular 2013

Dream Designs Colchester joined thousands of revellers at the Harwich Quay New Year Firework Spectacular 2013 to welcome in the new year.

The start of the firework celebration was signaled with the sound of a claxon from the nearby Trinity House.

£6,500 worth of fireworks lit up the night sky for more than 10 minutes as the crowd watched in awe.

It was said that the fireworks weighed in nearly 3.5 tonnes!

Brian Hill, Chairman of the Fireworks Committee, said:

"The Harwich Quay New Year’s Eve fireworks display has now become firmly established as one of the highlights in Harwich’s calendar and this year’s display was a spectacular success".

He added:

"Our extreme gratitude is extended to all who have played a part in the event’s production."

Below are just a few photographs and videos we captured of the
Harwich Quay Firework Spectacular 2013!

Happy New Year!!!