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World Records

On Saturday June 3rd at Longleat Safari Park Wiltshire, two teams of painters made up mostly of FACE members, attempted to break the team face painting world records. This was a great place to be and the atmosphere was electric with the anticipation of all the people involved. The first one to be attempted was the 5 person one hour challenge. The record stood at 399. The team started out fast and continued this for the complete hour. At the end and after the Guinness officials had counted all the numbers, it was announced that they had set a NEW World Record of 405. Congratulations go to Sandra Crofts, Helen Eyre(www.catswhiskers.co.uk) and Kath Monday(www.fizogg.co.uk). The next challenge was a new speed and endurance record. The Guinness officials set the record at 600. With everyone assembled the challenged started with a flurry of hands painting and people being moved into chairs. The crowds were fantastic and some even going round several times to get painted. It was even known that a girl had gone round about seventeen times to be painted. This continued for the four hours in the intense heat but now one gave up. After the challenge, the Guinness officials announced that a New World Record had been set with the team managing to paint a fantastic 989. Congratulations go to Kath Monday, Claire Pick(www.picktorial.co.uk) , Julie Oliver (www.myfunkyfaces.co.uk) and Linda Matthews(www.cakesandfaces.co.uk). The other team member on this challenge was Kate Dean who had come along just to help. But at the last minute was asked to take part as they had lost a member of the team. Well done to her. Also thanks must be given to the painters families and helpers who made sure people were ready to be painted and that there was a continuous flow of people. Lord Bath even got into the spirit of the event by having his face painted with a Butterfly. All in all is was a great success and a lot of money was raised for the Rainbow Trust. Again, congratulations to all who took part."

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In Print

Thompson Learning have just launched a new book for Make-up Artists called The Complete Guide to Make-up by Suzanne Le Quesne. Each section is painted by a professional who specialises in a certain field & the featured artist for the face painting section is our own FACE Chairperson Paula Southern! Paula was approached by 3 Kings Theatrical as the books major sponsor to produce 5 faces, two of which are in step by step format, to demonstrate the finer art of today's face painting. The inclusion of such a large chapter in such a book shows how the art of face painting has evolved and is now becoming an accepted arm of the make up industry. Paula painted a tiger, a monster & some pretty adult eye designs during a two day shoot at the 3 Kings studios in May 2004. The book is available for general sale at good bookstores & specialist retailers.

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Cover Girls

Two of our FACE members have been fronting magazines this year, Kat Ramsey secured the front cover of the March issue of Rugby World. This was a unique move for the magazine as it was the first time it had not been fronted by a rugby player. The cover involved 4 different national designs, one for England, Scotland, Ireland & Wales, each being used for the national editions and the English one being used for the international edition. See Kat and her cover here on her web site.

Our other front page went to Jax Brisley who works for DWP in her spare time. She was asked to create something special for the company in-house magazine who were running an article in the February edition on how couples had met & married through work, the result a fabulous tattoo on a bulging bicep and beautiful rambling rose pattern on her models back.

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Winner in our midst!

Wow! Our champion body painter, Raphaelle Fieldhouse, has done it again! Last time it was number 1 at the Fardel International Body Painting Festival in Brussels back in March 2004, this time in July, Raph found the number 1 slot again in the Sponge & Brush Competition at the World Body Painting Festival in Seeboden, Austria. Check out her website at www.bodycanvas.co.uk for pictures from both competitions and the whole story. Congratulations Raph!!

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International Membership

FACE is ten years old this year and to celebrate we are going International!

We are pleased to be able to offer International applicants the opportunity to join FACE. There has been quite a lot of discussion and thought on this decision. This membership will be processed in the same way as the UK. In the beginning, the test will be supervised by a FACE member who is travelling in your area. Eventually, these tests will be run by local, approved FACE International members. Keep checking our news page for details of dates and places. The main difference will be that international members must provide their own insurance, as despite our endeavours, we are unable to arrange a world wide policy (and anyone who has ever dealt with insurers will know the uphill battle we faced).

International Membership is £56 and includes a subscription (with international postage) to our quarterly magazine “Face to Face” as well as a FACE mirror, T shirt, pen, key ring, certificate, membership card, balloons and many new friends! Members become part of a worldwide network of facepainters, they share ideas, designs, information, problems etc.. There are also discounts on FP products, entry into FACE competitions, a huge welcome at the annual Conference, Listing in the Directory and on the Web Site.

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Junior Membership

More celebrations!

We are also introducing Junior Membership! Natasha Wood is the first ever Junior Member of FACE and we were absolutely delighted that she accepted the role of Junior Representative. Junior membership is £30 which includes a subscription to our magazine “Face to Face” as well as a FACE mirror, T shirt, pen, key ring, certificate, membership card, balloons and many new friends! There is also the chance for some special opportunities at Fun Days and the conference aimed at the younger painter. A Junior members page will be added to our website over the coming weeks. You can email Natasha with any enquiries.

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Even More Fun Days Announced

Scotland & East Midlands have organised dates for their up & coming Fun Days. Lorna Strachan & the rest of the Scottish members will be meeting up in Troon on June 22nd for a huge painting spectacular painting children at the Taxi Drivers day for local needy children. This will be a great day's painting as well as being able to help these children AND have time for some chat & painting gossip and tips.

Liz Bone has arranged that the East Mids crew will meet up on June 29th in Haslingfield, Cambridge between 10 & 2, there will be a collection for Cancer Research. There will be painting & games & chat arranged!

Both dates are open to both members & non members, in fact we welcome all of you with open arms. So don't be shy, come along & meet others with the same passion as you & find out what FACE is all about. All we ask is that you let us know you are coming.

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More Fun Days

The latest batch of FACE Fun Days for 2005 are listed in the table below. Fun Days are a great chance to meet members in your area, they are a great way to learn new skills & jam with pals. They are fun and friendly and fun and are usually free. Non members & members from other areas are always welcomed to the Fun Days, you don't have to know anyone when you arrive as you will know everyone when you leave, just let the organiser know you are coming. The North West Fun Day was just held in Warrington, we joined up with the Warrington Jam which is in it's 3rd year now, it was a great day & there were about 40 people in attendance including members from Scotland, Avon & Surrey.

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FACE Annual Conference 2006

For next years conference we will be visiting the lovely city of Bristol. Kath Monday & Claire Pick have decided to take the challenge of topping this years conference. They welcome any thoughts & ideas on so if you have any or feel you could help please email them directly. We have set up a new email address for the organisers & they can be contacted on events@facepaint.co.uk. Full details are in the process of being decided & we will update you as soon as we know dates & themes. Liz Bylett has again offered to organise the traders. We welcome all, so if you trade anything to do with face painting please contact Liz directly

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FACE Annual Conference 2005

Planning for our next annual Conference is well under way. This year we are going to the North of England & it will be held in Richmond, North Yorkshire, Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd January 2005. Hazel Wood is our conference organiser, if you have any ideas or can help in any way, please email her.

Liz Bylett is organising the trade stands this year at the conference. If you are interested in displaying products for sale please contact Liz directly by November 31st 2004.

We will be having a full update posted here in the next few weeks, so don't forget to come back & check for more details.

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Fun Days

FACE Fun Days are full of painting & fun, friendship, fun, glitter, fun, paint, fun, sharing ideas, fun, learning, oh and more fun! For anyone thinking of joining FACE, this is your opportunity to pop along and find out all about our friendly crew. For members, it's a chance to renew friendships and explore with fellow face painting adicts, remember, you don't have to live in an area to go to the Fun Day, just remeber to let the organiser know! Check our diary below for your local Fun Day dates.

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FACE Annual Conference 2004

The conference was busy and fun - check out the competitions page for the 2004 winners! (coming soon). And yes planning is already under way for FACE 2005. Hazel Wood is organising next year's conference, if you have any ideas or can help in any way, please email her.

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