Cilia , the only female tattooist at the show, had her stand in with the trade stalls. Which, in comparison with the main tattoo room, was fairly cool, calm and smoke free. I didn’t get the chance to ask if this affected the level of business she attracted, as every time I passed, she was always busy with another customer.

All that remains for me to say is that Body Works is an excellent bash the oriental tatoo atmosphere was good and the quality of work was outstanding. We met many old| friends and made some ne ones. Our thanks go to th organisers:  Ian Trudgill, Dav Collins, Terry O’Conner and al their family and friends wh helped provide us with a mos excellent weekend.