Happy New Year!

Hi Everyone,
Once again it's almost too hard to believe that another New Year is upon us all with it only seeming 5 minutes since that last one arrived.
I always reflect on many happenings at this time as many do and try to find ways of making life that little bit better for everyone and feel a huge sense of excitement for times to come.
During this year I am looking forward to going out to work in Gibraltar once again in April, Spain, Prague, and then Devon later in the year to name but a few places and of course any other opportunities that present themselves.
My residential seminar 'The Spirit Experience' at Coberhill, Nr Scarborough is almost upon us and this year we are hoping to make it even better than last and that was a great experience in itself. Those of you that joined in the fun and madness in 2008 and who are coming back with us, we have a fantastic programme organised for you with guest tutors Jean Blackabee and Jay love but we can't promise you your very own earthquake this year, sorry!!
My new years resoloution this year apart from to enjoy life to the max and worry less, is to try to keep on top of my blog on a more regular basis so do keep checking back.
None of us know what tommorrow will bring (even those of us that are psychic!)and I know from personal experience in 2008 that each day must be savoured as if it were the last one in the way that you know it with those that you love.
So dare to live your ultimate dreams in 2009, love like you've never been hurt, and dance like there is nobody watching...

Wishing you love, laughter, good health and complete peace for this New year..

love D xx

The Spirit Of Christmas 2008

What a wonderful fundraising night we had last Friday 28th November at The Corn Exchange, Stamford.
Homelessness is something I feel very passionately about and is close to my heart. Stepping over people in sleeping bags and boxes on a cold December night 3 years ago after coming out of The Savoy Theatre really hit home to me how real this problem is.
I have been supporting homeless charities for a number of years but doing that from my own armchair did make the situation less apparent until I was standing in the middle of it. The two extremes of circumstance in those few yards I will never forget.
On this particular evening myself and two good friends and fellow Mediums Jay Love and Alan Carter gave a demonstration of mediumship and will post how much was raised by the sheer generosity of those who came (and those who could not attend but sent donations)when we have the final figures.
Big thanks to both Guys who travelled a long way to be with us and especially Al who stood in at the last moment when our other friend and Medium Keith Behan had to turn back due to poor weather.
Thanks for trying Keith, your support was so much appreciated.I know you were as disappointed as we were.
Next time you see a 'Big Issue' vendor in the street, make a beeline for them, dig deep and buy as many as you can afford then tuck it where other people can see that you've bought one/some and they'll want theirs too!! Please do all you can to bring something positive to those who need our support not just on the coldest nights of the year, but all year round xx

DVD release

Well we finally made it and after months of hard work and planning, the DVD titled 'Donna Stewart..Honestly' is released on 10th December!! We are just so excited and very proud of this project and once again my huge and special thanks go to everyone who has been involved with this at every level, not forgetting the lovely David Skerry -Producer and Editor, Dave Stewart for the Artwork, and Frankie Hatton for coming over from Spain to do interviews. Guys, it has been fabulous working with such a great team and a very special journey for everyone.

Recent Events

There are so many opportunities happening at the moment that I seem to live in a permanent state of excitement!
I have had a wonderful time guesting for my good friend Tony Stockwell on some of his theatre evenings recently with each experience being unique and different, and I look forward to more of these which will continue to be posted on my website as they are happening.
Those of you who know Tony or have seen his work will notice how people just seem to appreciate him which is testimony to his warmth of personality, generosity of spirit and being a generally good all round guy with his feet firmly on the ground.
Tony's audiences have been lovely to me, especially as I often 'pop up' as an unexpected guest when they have gone out for the evening to see the man himself. Thanks everyone and also to the girls for the pizza and also the substantial box of choccies you gave to me at The Broadway Theatre, Peterborough last night. That was just so nice and amazingly there are still a few left...
Can I just remind you all to hurry and buy your tickets for our fundraising event for the homeless on 28th November 'The Spirit of Christmas'check my diary page for further details.
I noticed a very moving quote recently..'If you have a pound in your pocket and some loose change in a jar you are in the top 80% of the worlds richest people...'

love D xx

Tour of Devon!

I have heard so much about the west country but have never had the pleasure before now so it was an absoloute treat to go and work at Paignton and surrounding Spiritualist Churches recently. For a week there were dems, 1-2-1's and a workshop on the Friday at Brixham which I loved because the students worked so hard and achieved some fantastic results as well as being lovely folk.
In fact they were all lovely folk in Devon and were so welcoming and generous, it was a very special time and I am excited to be asked back again in October 2009.
Thanks to Brian and Carol and family for hosting me (Brian is a superb cook - I thought I was in paradise!!)to linda for organising the entire week and for the girlie chats in the hot tub, and to everyone involved and who also supported my work during my stay...XXX

Demonstrations

Last Tuesday 16th September I was warmly welcomed at Tinwell Village Hall for a demonstration of mediumship. I have been visiting this venue for some time now for Dems and there is always something special about the energy of the audience there which makes a great atmosphere for Spirit to communicate clearly. With a lot of laughter and a few watery eyes,
The Spirit World gave us all a very special evening. Thanks to everyone who came to support and to Alan and committee for looking after me so well. Looking forward to seeing you all again in Feb 2009!

The last few days have been fantastic as I had the great pleasure of supporting the lovely Tony Stockwell on some of his theatre evenings. To be so warmly recieved by the audiences who were not expecting a guest was lovely and we met some truly great folk.
From a village hall setting to larger theatres may seem a very different experience to some but it makes no difference to Spirit whatsoever. Where there is love and shared memories, Spirit will be there be it 10 people or 1000.
To all those who came to those venues it was lovely to see you all and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

love D x

Autumn Update

Hi Everyone
I am sure you must think I had left the planet because there has been no update for a while and my last post 'A Strange Light In The Sky' prompted some interest about a possible UFO sight in my garden! Sorry folks, I was referring to the sun..
Summer is always a time when everything comes to a natural still for me while people enjoy the sunshine (!) and focus on family time so this is when I create new opportunities for the coming season and beyond.
The DVD is almost completed now and we are all very excited about that so release dates will be available soon on the website.
It has been a fantastic project and an honour to work alongside such a professional but sensitive team so not long now to wait!
The diary dates are going up on the site over the next few days and I am very excited about being invited to guest with my good friend Mr Tony Stockwell on some of his theatre dates.
There will shortly also be dates for workshops and courses for Autumn/Winter and looking forward to meeting some of you again soon.
There are only a very small number of places left for 'The Spirit Experience 2009' at Coberhill, so if you are still thinking about it don't leave it too long!

On a final note, when the diary page is up PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out 'The Spirit Of Christmas' on 28th November at The Corn Exchange, Stamford. This is a vibrant and inspiring fundraising evening with myself plus special guests for 'CRISIS Open Christmas' to provide food, shelter, companionship and much needed facilities over the Christmas period for homeless people across London. SO...come spend your money, buy tickets for all your family and friends as an early Christmas pressie and help to give someone else a Christmas to remember.....

x