 P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn at sea Today, Tuesday 29th November 2011, one of our most recent especially assigned drawings, of P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn, set sail from Dream Designs Colchester, beginning it's journey to Australia. The drawing was especially assigned earlier this year when Bradley Yesberg, a keen follower of Dream Designs Colchester contacted us to ask if it would be possible for him to be given the opportunity to present a drawing of Pacific Dawn to the Captain of the vessel on our behalf during his planned cruise aboard the vessel in January 2012. Dream Designs Colchester were delighted to offer Bradley such an opportunity and assigned a drawing especially for him to officially present to the Captain of Pacific Dawn on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during his cruise aboard. In a previous blog post, Bradley Yesberg, said: " I'm excited to have this opportunity to present the drawing of Pacific Dawn on behalf of Harry and Dream Designs Colchester. When I meet Harry, I wanted to take a drawing aboard with me, and this was the first thing I thought of when I booked my holiday." 
Our especially assigned drawing of Pacific Dawn, due to be presented to the Master of the vessel in January 2012 by Bradley Yesberg on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during his cruise aboard
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " Last week we took the opportunity to contact P&O Cruises Australia to discuss with them the possibility of Bradley Yesberg officially presenting our drawing of Pacific Dawn to the Captain of the vessel. " He added: " At present we are still awaiting a reply, but we shall endeavour to do our best to arrange for Bradley Yesberg to officially present our drawing to the Captain on our behalf. " ENDS
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 Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit at sea Today, Tuesday 22nd November 2011, our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Spirit departed Dream Designs Colchester, beginging its journey to California. The especially assigned drawing is due to be taken aboard the vessel in December 2011, where it is planned to be officially presented to the Captain of the vessel, on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester. Reggie Atwell, one of our numerous Travel Agent contacts, who also lives in the United States, was kind enough to agree to present the drawing on our behalf, during his upcoming cruise aboard the vessel. He shall be joined aboard Carnival Spirit by a number of his own client, some of which are keen followers of Dream Designs Colchester. 
Our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit which is due to be present to the Captain of the vessel on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester in December 2011
Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " The departure of our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Spirit, marks the beginning of another milestone in our illustrious history of outstanding achievements and events. " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk  Holland America Line's 81,769 tonne Oosterdam at sea Dream Designs Colchester are very proud and honoured to be able to take this opportunity to inform you of our very latest ambitious plan for our next upcoming official drawing presentation. On January 7th 2012, our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn are set to board Holland America Line's 81,769 tonne Oosterdam, before departing on their 7 night cruise aboard the vessel. Whilst on board, it is hoped John & Marilyn will be lucky enough to meet with the Captain of the vessel to officially present our especially assigned drawing of Oosterdam, on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester. In May 2009, Holland America Line's newest vessel Eurodam, visited Harwich International Port as part of her inaugural season. A number of weeks before the arrival of Eurodam, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester decided to especially assign a drawing of the vessel, with the ambition of the drawing being presented to the Captain of the vessel.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his mother Diane Cotterill together at Harwich International Port, during Holland America Line's Eurodam inaugural visit On May 10th 2009, Dream Designs Colchester took the opportunity to visit Harwich International Port to view Eurodam berthed alongside the cruise terminal. Whilst there, we were lucky enough to meet with a senior member of staff at Harwich International Port, who was kind enough to contact the Second Officer aboard Eurodam.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, is presented with a china plate from the Captain of Holland America Line's Eurodam, after Harwich International Port kindly arranged for him to present his drawing to the Second Officer Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester was extremely lucky, when he was invited aboard Eurodam to briefly meet with the Second Officer to hand over his especially assigned drawing of the vessel, which would be past on to the Captain. Later that evening before the vessel departed Harwich International Port, a member of crew from aboard Eurodam was sent ashore, to present a gift to us which the Captain had sent to thank us for our drawing. Our especially assigned drawing of Oosterdam is due to depart Dream Designs Colchester later this week, before arriving at our Volunteers @ Seas, John & Marilyn's home in Seattle in the United States.  Our especially assigned drawing of Holland America Line's Oosterdam which is due to be officially presented to the Master of the vessel on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester, by our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " We are delighted that our Volunteers @ Sea, John & Marilyn have agreed to officially present our drawing of Holland America Line's Oosterdam on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during their cruise aboard the vessel." He added: " We are also excited to have such an opportunity to continue our relationship with Holland America Line. Since our drawing presentation took place aboard Eurodam in May 2009, our drawings have improved considerably and I am sure Holland America Line will acknowledge our improvements. " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk  P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn at sea Dream Designs Colchester are very proud to have this opportunity to announce to you, another exciting upcoming event in our illustrious history of outstanding achievements. Recently, one of our many loyal fans and followers, Bradley Yesberg, who lives in Australia contacted us to ask if it would be possible for him to be given the opportunity to officially present a drawing on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during his upcoming cruise aboard P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Dawn. On January 7th 2012, Bradley shall board Pacific Dawn in Brisbane, Australia, along with his girlfriend and her mother, before departing on their 7 night cruise around the South Pacific. Earlier this month, we especially assigned a drawing of Pacific Dawn. We also recently contacted P&O Cruises Australia to discuss if it will be possible for our drawing to be officially presented to the Captain of the vessel. It is hoped whilst aboard Pacific Dawn P&O Cruises Australia will be kind enough to given Bradley the opportunity to officially present our especially assigned drawing of Pacific Dawn to the Captain of the vessel. Bradley Yesberg, said: " I'm excited to have this opportunity to present the drawing of Pacific Dawn on behalf of Harry and Dream Designs Colchester. When I meet Harry, I wanted to take a drawing aboard with me, and this was the first thing I thought of when I booked my holiday." 
Our especially assigned drawing of Pacific Dawn, due to be presented to the Master of the vessel in January 2012 by Bradley Yesberg on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during his cruise aboard
In late December 2010, we especially assigned a drawing of P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Jewel. Later in January 2011, we decided to take the opportunity to send our drawing of Ann Sherry, CEO, Carnival Australia. Sadly we never received a reply from P&O Cruises Australia. 
Our drawing of Pacific Jewel assigned in December 2010, which was sent to Ann Sherry, CEO Carnival Australia in January 2011
Our especially assigned drawing of Pacific Dawn will depart Dream Designs Colchester and begin its journey to Australia later this month, during which time it will travel over 10,000 miles, before it is taken aboard the vessel and hopefully officially present to the Captain of the vessel. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " We are very excited to have been able to offer such an opportunity to Bradley Yesberg. We do hope that whilst aboard Pacific Dawn, Bradley will have the chance to meet with the Captain and officially present our especially assigned drawing, like numerous others have done previously, on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester. " He added: " We hope that the officially presentation of our drawing to the Captain of Pacific Dawn will enable us to form another close connection and relationship, with yet another of the world's leading cruise line operators. " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk  Queen Elizabeth 2 arriving at Southampton for the last time Today, Friday 11th November 2011, marks 3 years since Cunard Line's famous and much loved ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth 2 departed Southampton on her final voyage, before being permanently berthed at her new home in Dubai, where the vessel still remains, although her future in uncertain. Dream Designs Colchester has had a close connection with Cunard Line for a number of years, but unfortunately we were never lucky enough to have the opportunity visit Queen Elizabeth 2. In October 2011, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester took the opportunity to visit the City of Southampton, before boarding Queen Mary 2, to view the anchor of Queen Elizabeth 2, which was donated to the City of Southampton earlier this year.  Harry Cotteirll, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, visits the City of Southampton before boarding Queen Mary 2, to view the anchor of the much loved Queen Elizabeth 2 which was recently donated to the City of Southampton Before visiting the City of Southampton, we took a moment to especially 'refurbished' one of our previously assigned drawings of Queen Elizabeth 2 which was originally assigned in November 2009.  Our recently 'refurbished' drawing of Queen Elizabeth 2 In October 2011, Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father, Brian Cotterill where given the opportunity to meet with the Master of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey, during their 2 night voyage aboard, where they took the opportunity to have a photograph taken of our 'refurbished' drawing of Queen Elizabeth 2 on the navigation bridge.  Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father Brian Cotterill, meet with the Master of Queen Mary 2, Captain Kevin Oprey whilst berthed alongside Cherbourg and take the opportunity to have a photograph taken together with our refurbished drawing of Queen Elizabeth 2 Today is also Armistice Day, where we take a moment to remember all of those who have lost their lives in War to fight for their county. At 11:00am two minutes silence was held across the United Kingdom. Shopping centres, offices, schools and high streets fell silent in memory of those who have lost their lives while serving their country. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marks the end of World War I when Germany and Allied troops reached a peace agreement in 1918.  The war memorial in Colchester town center outside Castle Park ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk  Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit at sea Dream Designs Colchester are delighted to have this opportunity to announce to you, our latest ambitious plans for yet another official drawing presentation, which is set to take place during the course of December 2011 aboard Carnival Cruise Line's 85,000 tonne Carnival Spirit. Reggie Atwell, who is one of our many Travel Agent contacts and lives in the United States, has kindly agreed to officially present our newest drawing of Carnival Spirit to the Captain of the vessel, on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester, during his cruise aboard in December 2011. Reggie will board Carnival Spirit in Los Angeles, California on December 2nd 2011 before departing for the 15 night Hawaiian cruise. He will be joined aboard by a number of his clients from across America, some of which are loyal fans and followers of Dream Designs Colchester. At present, Reggie is currently aboard Carnival Spirit and has informed us that he plans discuss with the crew aboard our plans for our drawing of Carnival Spirit to be presented to the Captain when he is aboard again in December 2011.  A profile view of our especially assigned cruise ship drawing of Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Spirit In May 2011, Debbie Richards kindly agreed to present our drawing of Carnival Dream to the Master of the vessel, Captain Carlo Queirolo during her 7 night Caribbean cruise. She was lucky enough to be invited to the Navigation Bridge, where she met with Captain Carlo Queirolo in person and officially presented our drawing of Carnival Dream.  Debbie Richards meets with the Master of Carnival Dream, Captain Carlo Queirolo on the Navigation Bridge during her 7 night Caribbean cruise in May 2011, to officially present our drawing of Carnival Dream on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester Captain Carlo Queirolo was very impressed with our drawing of Carnival Dream and took the time to write to us. Master of Carnival Dream, Captain Carlo Queirolo, said: " I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful surprise presented to me by your friend Debbie Richards this past week while on our Western Caribbean Voyage. The detailed drawing of the Carnival Dream that you have created is quite impressive." He added: " I have instructed my carpentry team on board the Dream to create a permanent display and frame, so that your rendering will forever life in the wheelhouse on board the Carnival Dream for all of the Dream's future Captains to enjoy. My only hope is that someday you will get to come on board our ship and see your work displayed so proudly."  Our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Dream which was officially presented to Captain Carlo Queirolo in May 2011 on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester by Debbie Richards, is now proudly displayed aboard the vessel Our especially assigned drawing of Carnival Spirit will begin it's long journey across the Atlantic Ocean to America in the next few weeks, before it will be taken aboard the vessel on December 2nd 2011. Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester, said: " We are extremely honoured that Reggie has so very kindly agreed to present our drawing of Carnival Spirit to the Captain of the vessel on behalf of Dream Designs Colchester during his 15 night cruise aboard in December 2011. I would like to add that this will be the 15th drawing presentation that has taken place during the course of 2011 and will also be the last that we have planned this year. " ENDS
For more information please Contact Us on the following details below Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester Mobile: 07778940245 E-mail: harry_cotterill@hotmail.co.uk  50,000 website views and counting... In October 2011, the Dream Designs Colchester website received a recording breaking number of visitors and page views, far exceeding any previous monthly record. We particularly saw an increase in the number of visitors to our website and page views, after our Special Blog post, review and photographs from Queen Mary 2 were published live on Monday October 17th 2011, upon the return of Harry Cotterill, President & Managing Director, Dream Designs Colchester and his father, Brian Cotterill. So far, throughout the course of 2011, the Dream Designs Colchester website and 'Our Blog' page has received well over 50,000 page views, a number which we hope continues to rise further more each day.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continuous support and we do hope you will keep visiting the Dream Designs Colchester website and the 'Our Blog' page. Thank you!!! ENDS
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