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Warwick Christmas Lights Switch On 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Kitten von Mew

It was such an honour to compère at Warwick’s famous Victorian Market and Christmas Lights Switch On this year! Thursday saw thousands of people mingling festively throughout the town to be part of this historic event.

I originally made the hat above (custom hats available to order from 2026, just look for Cogsmith’s Curious Creations on Facebook!) for last year’s event, but it never got seen as I was so ill and had to cancel. It was wonderful to finally don my wintery titfer and step onto Warwick’s stage!

There was a primary school choir, members of I Sing I Dance I Act, the St. Mary’s Church Choir (beautiful!), a Victorian costume competition, the winner of Warwick’s Got Talent and more besides! I had a wonderful time singing and chatting to the audience, who were in high spirits and eager for the Christmas Lights to be switched on!

As the bagpiper led the town crier, Warwick Mayor, court leet and various members to the front, it was like trying to organise children for a school photo as we herded and lured the dignitaries onto the stage. The town crier got his career for good reason and after a short spell of tinnitus, I looked out at the crowd and made sure to take in every single amazing and magical moment I was experiencing. One especially fabulous moment was the fact that I was asked to push the plunger down with Father Christmas and the mayor! Can you flippin’ believe it?! I sleighed it up there.

I have been away from the area for a little while now due to family stuff and this time helped me recharge, recoup and feel a little like myself again. It was so wonderful to see a few familiar faces and friends popping up to see me with a huge hug and a smile, your support is absolutely invaluable right now and you made me feel very loved/ made me looked fantastically famous and popular, so thank you.

Video taken by Christie Russell

I will add more images as I find them, but until then I will leave you with the above. You will find me in Weymouth next; at the Steampunk Yuletide Weekend on 6th December at Northe Forte! Huzzah!

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Miniatura Show – March 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Kitten von Mew

This weekend I had a wonderful time, exhibiting my dollshouse, steampunk diorama and hats at the Miniatura Show! Nestled between artisan sellers of furniture, teddy bears and food, I really didn’t think that my eccentric house would get so much interest and positive feedback! I was rather overwhelmed by everyone’s comments and reactions. It’s a very strange feeling when you create something that just stays in your house, doesn’t get seen by more than a handful of people…and then you present it to the world in a large hall.

The same goes for my steampunk diorama! I created it for the Hornby & Bassett-Lowe competition in 2021, but this is the first time that I have shown it to the public. Just hearing the giggles and gasps coming from the front of my stand was music to my ears.

I would like to say thank you to EVERYONE who came by and to the sellers that were so lovely and welcoming. A huge shout out to the 2 ladies who made me cry because of their kind words, not only to me but to the organiser. A complete confidence boost and they appreciated all the tips on using EVA foam! I even had a lady stallholder come up to me today and say “We’ve decided that this isn’t the Miniatura Show anymore, it’s the ‘What has Kitten got on her head today’ Show!”

It’s an absolute honour to say that I have been invited back to the show on 30th September/ 1st October 2023! I’m hoping that I can do a free workshop, where you can try out some of the techniques I use to add a personal touch to your projects. Stay tuned! If you would like to see more of my creations or even order your own bespoke headwear, then please visit my Facebook page Cogsmith’s Curious Creations.

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Lincoln Steampunk Asylum 2018 – Part 1

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Kitten von Mew

This year I had the honour of being part of the world’s largest steampunk event! Taking place in areas within Lincoln city, I was based at Lincoln Castle. The setting was stunning, the people incredibly friendly and the outfits unbelievable. I am doing this in 2 parts as I have so many photos! I will also post some video when I have a bit of time too!

I was dressed in my Mary Coggins outfit on the first day (but forgot my flipping rocket pack! What a twit!!!), the second day was cold and rainy, so I wore a more subdued brown ensemble, whilst on the last day I donned my Haberdasher’s costume!

If you recognise yourself or friends in the photos then PLEASE get in touch so that I can title them correctly!

My first big sale was my Apothecary Hat to this wonderful young gent!

Witch way did the Warlock go?

Becca Calver showing Betsy Rose her dragon!

Mary Coggins and a beautifully dark young lady

Betsy spent most of Saturday morning wanting to find ‘Der red dragon’. It was like a Welsh ‘Where’s Wally.’

Great outfits! Titanic hat and lifesaver vest talking to a haunted mansion ghost

Fabulous hat!

Steampunk VM Camper!

This would’ve been a fabulously arty photo if Betsy hadn’t decided to pick her nose…

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Lincoln Steampunk Festival 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Kitten von Mew

I cannot wait to be part of the UK’s largest Steampunk event! I will be hosting the Cogsmith’s Curious Creations stall in the Lincoln Castle grounds as well as singing on the main stage in the same location.