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The Retas 2024 In Pics While taking place the same day as the General Election, the votes had been counted for The Retas 2024 as the winners of these prestigious greeting card retailer awards were revealed at what was a joyful unified party of 400 publishers, retailers and trade suppliers. PG hopped along to the Beatrix Potter-themed event to enjoy the camaraderie.
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Inset, right and below right: The tables exuded Beatrix Potter wonderfulness with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy Bunny plush placecards from Rainbow Designs, Beatrix Potter books (donated by Penguin) holding the menus, lovely scented soap (donated by Toasted Crumpet) and the finalists’ brochure. Below: Guests made the most of the Mr. McGregor’s Garden photo op, created by N Smith with Red Card’s Sally Matson (right), Karen West (left) and Stationery Supplies’ Sarah Laker embracing the fun.
Left: Quick witted comedian and radio presenter Andrew Ryan was the host of The Retas. Right: (left-right) Wendy JonesBlackett and Jacqui Godlove (Wendy Jones-Blackett); Jane Hunnam and Sarah Harvey (Zest) with Hugs & Kisses’ Caroline and Jon Ranwell in the reception.
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