Gloucestershire Rural Community Council recently launched Gloucestershire Vibrant Village of the Year 2010 with entry forms and letters sent out to all rural parishes in the county. This competition is an opportunity for villages to showcase the important and innovative work they do and GRCC is looking for communities that are balanced, proactive, caring and, irrespective of size, making the best of local opportunities to sustain or enhance the quality of life for all their residents. The competition is open to villages with a parish council or parish meeting and a total population of less than 3,500. Parishes will be judged on four categories: Best Community Facility, Best Community Project/Initiative, Most Resilient Community and Healthy & Active Community and the deadline for return is Tuesday 4th May 2010.
After the judging visits have taken place in May and June, entrants will be invited to the awards ceremony at the beautiful Rococo Gardens in Painswick, Stroud on 15th July 2010, where the achievements of those who have taken part will be celebrated and the winners announced. A cheque for £500 together with a framed commemorative certificate will be awarded to the overall winner as well as to each of the individual category winners. Runners up will each receive a cheque for £100 and other awards may be presented at the judges' discretion. All entries will also be entered into the Grand Prize Draw with the chance to win a gift voucher kindly donated by B&Q in Gloucester.
We are fortunate this year to be able to enjoy the continued additional sponsorship of NHS Gloucestershire, together with Gloucestershire's Safer and Stronger Communities Partnership and are also pleased to welcome a new sponsor, The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire.
GRCC's Chief Executive, Lesley Archer said, "We are hoping that this year, communities who may not have entered in the past, make the most of the shorter, simplified form and tell us about the great things they are doing for their community." She added, "We are also thrilled to welcome the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire as new sponsors."
For more information on the competition or to obtain an entry form and a copy of the insights document giving hints and tips from previous winners, please contact Naomi McMahon at GRCC on 01452 528491 or follow the link.
Tuesday 27 April 2010
Team building and community development though learning to sing
Tutor Dan Evans writes:
Doubtless many choirs and singing groups bring people together and help to form friendships and communities. Singing is enjoyable, good for you and sociable in all sorts of ways. Everyone Can Sing voice workshop however goes further than this – as well as the sociable aspects of singing, my workshop actively builds teams and communities. Confidence is key in singing and my coaching process was designed to develop confidence. A by-product of this process is highly effective team building and community development.
Confidence is key in singing – weather it’s singing powerfully, hitting high notes or presenting moving songs – it’s important to feel confident in order to sing well. My Everyone Can Sing voice workshop deploys my ‘engine’, which develops confidence through the reinforcement of existing (and developing) strengths. Participants grow in confidence by receiving positive feedback from myself as the tutor but also, importantly, from the other participants.
In giving positive feedback, participants show each other respect, differences are celebrated and competitiveness vanishes – everyone encourages everyone else to succeed. This creates a motivating and exciting ambience, in which I can gently challenge limiting beliefs and help participants to achieve their full potential at that time. Participants frequently progress more than they would have thought possible and are often moved by the experience, which is memorable for them. Participants not only feel more confident but they also they also develop a more optimistic and positive outlook.
In showing respect, celebrating differences, removing competitiveness and working in a positive, motivating and exciting ambience, barriers come down, friendships are formed, teams are built and communities develop.
Doubtless many choirs and singing groups bring people together and help to form friendships and communities. Singing is enjoyable, good for you and sociable in all sorts of ways. Everyone Can Sing voice workshop however goes further than this – as well as the sociable aspects of singing, my workshop actively builds teams and communities. Confidence is key in singing and my coaching process was designed to develop confidence. A by-product of this process is highly effective team building and community development.
Confidence is key in singing – weather it’s singing powerfully, hitting high notes or presenting moving songs – it’s important to feel confident in order to sing well. My Everyone Can Sing voice workshop deploys my ‘engine’, which develops confidence through the reinforcement of existing (and developing) strengths. Participants grow in confidence by receiving positive feedback from myself as the tutor but also, importantly, from the other participants.
In giving positive feedback, participants show each other respect, differences are celebrated and competitiveness vanishes – everyone encourages everyone else to succeed. This creates a motivating and exciting ambience, in which I can gently challenge limiting beliefs and help participants to achieve their full potential at that time. Participants frequently progress more than they would have thought possible and are often moved by the experience, which is memorable for them. Participants not only feel more confident but they also they also develop a more optimistic and positive outlook.
In showing respect, celebrating differences, removing competitiveness and working in a positive, motivating and exciting ambience, barriers come down, friendships are formed, teams are built and communities develop.
B & B at Farncombe from only £40 per night
Farncombe Estate, Broadway have ensuite bedrooms available for the Bank Holiday weekends at £40 per person (bed & breakfast). Free parking, licensed bar, wifi and dining facilities are also available.
Booking enquiries should be made to Stay@FarncombeEstate.co.uk or by calling 01386 854100.
Booking enquiries should be made to Stay@FarncombeEstate.co.uk or by calling 01386 854100.
Monday 26 April 2010
New Farncombe workshops - Art in Action 2010
Art in Action welcomes approximately 24,000 people over four days each July. Visitors come
to learn, buy and enjoy, the exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers.
“Art in Action is in a different league - not just because it is bigger, but because it's better” Demonstrating artist
2010 Highlights:
A new marquee showcasing International Art and featuring work from Turkey, India,
Spain, the USA, Russia, Thailand, China, Australia and Zimbabwe. The artists work
across a number of disciplines including stone carving, marbelling, jewellery, miniature boxes and textiles. We are especially delighted to welcome Bruce Rogers, a Didgeridoo maker, performer and teacher who is regarded as one of the best in Australia
The One Oak Project. Three demonstrators will all be using wood from the same tree felled at Blenheim in January. Mike Ward will be smoking charcoal each day, Irving Rodas will be making furniture and Martin Damen will be making spoons and bowls, both
from green wood. The organiser Andrew Purves intends to have all the demonstrators in
2011 using wood from the same oak
Following on from their challenge in 2009 to produce a work inspired by TS Eliot’s poem The Four Quartets, the ceramicists will be examining where inspiration comes from and how it’s translated into artistic form, and bringing visuals to help them as well as including it in their discussions with the public. Curator Sherry Moran hopes this will allow the artists to share a deeper aspect to their work
Photographer Nick Fleming will give a series of lectures based on his extensive experience photographing spiritual communities in Northern India and will also give
advice on how to improve your photography
Winner of the Best of the Best 2009 Roanna Wells whose work is an exploration of the
fine line between contemporary drawing and textile art. She will be demonstrating her technique of drawing with thread to explore their relationship
Farncombe Estate will be offering a series of workshops daily – for more details visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/ArtinAction2010
Staged in the grounds of Waterperry House, Oxfordshire, artists set up their studios in one of the many marquees. They work in front of visitors, giving them the rare opportunity to observe the creative process at first hand.
Art in Action champions art in many disciplines and forms, from the traditional to the contemporary. In 2010 artists will demonstrate their expertise in Painting, Sculpture, Drawing
Art in Action
Organiser: Jeremy Sinclair
96 Sedlescombe Road
London SW6 1RB
Tel 020 7381 3192
Fax 020 7381 0605
Email info@artinaction.org.uk
www.artinaction.org.uk
Organised by The School of Economic Science
(Registered Educational Charity No 313115)
11 Mandeville Place, London W1U 3AJ
and Printmaking, Ceramics, Calligraphy and Illustration, Glass, Metalwork and Jewellery,
Textiles and Woodwork. We are delighted to welcome a new section, International Art,
featuring artists from around the world working in numerous disciplines.
One of the many unique features of Art in Action is the large selection of practical classes on offer. There are opportunities for approximately 4000 visitors to take a class in a wide and eclectic number of subjects from mosaic making for 3-7 yrs to Japanese style bookmaking for the over 16s. Half of the classes are run by some of the UK’s most prestigious and established colleges and institutions, including the Drawing School of the New English Art Club, West Dean College, the Prince’s School of Traditional Art and the Guild of Glass Engravers. A number of classes can be booked in advance online (www.artinaction.org.uk), but demand is high. Following a class, enthusiasts can purchase art materials and publications to refine their skills or just get started. There is also the Craft Market where more than 100 designer-makers sell quality goods.
In addition, Art in Action offers fine music, performing artists and storytelling for children.
There are lectures organised by NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies) and visitors can take guided tours of the beautiful Waterperry gardens and the exquisite frescoes on the walls of Waterperry House that were completed in 2006 - a 10-year project. There is a wide range of refreshments: cream teas from the Pear Tree Restaurant, a good selection of wines, champagne and Pimm’s and numerous organic and artisan food stalls throughout the site. Art in Action is truly a celebration of creativity as well as a great day out for families and art lovers. People come year after year – often, they say, as much for the atmosphere as for the works on show.
Watch a short film about Art in Action on the website: www.artinaction.org.uk
Event details
Venue: Art in Action
Waterperry House, Near Wheatley
OXFORD OX33 1JZ
Website: www.artinaction.org.uk
Tel: 020 7381 3192
Date/time: 15-18 July 2010, open 10am-5.30pm daily
Tickets: Adults £15 (Booked online £14.00)
Senior citizens £12 (Booked online £11.00)
Concessions £8 (Booked online £7.00)
Child (9-17 years) £5 (Booked online £4.00)
Under-9s free
Family and season tickets available
Car parking free
Party rates for pre-booked minibuses and a limited number of coaches by arrangement – contact the office (020 7381 3192) in advance.
to learn, buy and enjoy, the exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers.
“Art in Action is in a different league - not just because it is bigger, but because it's better” Demonstrating artist
2010 Highlights:
A new marquee showcasing International Art and featuring work from Turkey, India,
Spain, the USA, Russia, Thailand, China, Australia and Zimbabwe. The artists work
across a number of disciplines including stone carving, marbelling, jewellery, miniature boxes and textiles. We are especially delighted to welcome Bruce Rogers, a Didgeridoo maker, performer and teacher who is regarded as one of the best in Australia
The One Oak Project. Three demonstrators will all be using wood from the same tree felled at Blenheim in January. Mike Ward will be smoking charcoal each day, Irving Rodas will be making furniture and Martin Damen will be making spoons and bowls, both
from green wood. The organiser Andrew Purves intends to have all the demonstrators in
2011 using wood from the same oak
Following on from their challenge in 2009 to produce a work inspired by TS Eliot’s poem The Four Quartets, the ceramicists will be examining where inspiration comes from and how it’s translated into artistic form, and bringing visuals to help them as well as including it in their discussions with the public. Curator Sherry Moran hopes this will allow the artists to share a deeper aspect to their work
Photographer Nick Fleming will give a series of lectures based on his extensive experience photographing spiritual communities in Northern India and will also give
advice on how to improve your photography
Winner of the Best of the Best 2009 Roanna Wells whose work is an exploration of the
fine line between contemporary drawing and textile art. She will be demonstrating her technique of drawing with thread to explore their relationship
Farncombe Estate will be offering a series of workshops daily – for more details visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/ArtinAction2010
Staged in the grounds of Waterperry House, Oxfordshire, artists set up their studios in one of the many marquees. They work in front of visitors, giving them the rare opportunity to observe the creative process at first hand.
Art in Action champions art in many disciplines and forms, from the traditional to the contemporary. In 2010 artists will demonstrate their expertise in Painting, Sculpture, Drawing
Art in Action
Organiser: Jeremy Sinclair
96 Sedlescombe Road
London SW6 1RB
Tel 020 7381 3192
Fax 020 7381 0605
Email info@artinaction.org.uk
www.artinaction.org.uk
Organised by The School of Economic Science
(Registered Educational Charity No 313115)
11 Mandeville Place, London W1U 3AJ
and Printmaking, Ceramics, Calligraphy and Illustration, Glass, Metalwork and Jewellery,
Textiles and Woodwork. We are delighted to welcome a new section, International Art,
featuring artists from around the world working in numerous disciplines.
One of the many unique features of Art in Action is the large selection of practical classes on offer. There are opportunities for approximately 4000 visitors to take a class in a wide and eclectic number of subjects from mosaic making for 3-7 yrs to Japanese style bookmaking for the over 16s. Half of the classes are run by some of the UK’s most prestigious and established colleges and institutions, including the Drawing School of the New English Art Club, West Dean College, the Prince’s School of Traditional Art and the Guild of Glass Engravers. A number of classes can be booked in advance online (www.artinaction.org.uk), but demand is high. Following a class, enthusiasts can purchase art materials and publications to refine their skills or just get started. There is also the Craft Market where more than 100 designer-makers sell quality goods.
In addition, Art in Action offers fine music, performing artists and storytelling for children.
There are lectures organised by NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies) and visitors can take guided tours of the beautiful Waterperry gardens and the exquisite frescoes on the walls of Waterperry House that were completed in 2006 - a 10-year project. There is a wide range of refreshments: cream teas from the Pear Tree Restaurant, a good selection of wines, champagne and Pimm’s and numerous organic and artisan food stalls throughout the site. Art in Action is truly a celebration of creativity as well as a great day out for families and art lovers. People come year after year – often, they say, as much for the atmosphere as for the works on show.
Watch a short film about Art in Action on the website: www.artinaction.org.uk
Event details
Venue: Art in Action
Waterperry House, Near Wheatley
OXFORD OX33 1JZ
Website: www.artinaction.org.uk
Tel: 020 7381 3192
Date/time: 15-18 July 2010, open 10am-5.30pm daily
Tickets: Adults £15 (Booked online £14.00)
Senior citizens £12 (Booked online £11.00)
Concessions £8 (Booked online £7.00)
Child (9-17 years) £5 (Booked online £4.00)
Under-9s free
Family and season tickets available
Car parking free
Party rates for pre-booked minibuses and a limited number of coaches by arrangement – contact the office (020 7381 3192) in advance.
Monday 19 April 2010
Computer Information Day for the over 50's
Computer Information Day
for the over 50's
Friday 21st May 2010
Are you interested in learning to use the computer but have little or no experience?
Would you like to keep in touch with friends and family using e-mail or Skype?
Have you thought about using the internet to do your supermarket shop, book a holiday, pay your bills or order your favourite book of CD?
Did you know that you can research your family tree, find about local services or even check bus timetables online?
Why not come along to our FREE computer 'taster' session on Friday 21st May
Demonstrations will last approximately 30 minutes. This will be followed by refreshments and the chance to chat with other older people who have successfully learnt to use a computer and our computer tutors who can tell you all about the Age Concern Gloucestershire computer course.
This is a free event but you will need to book a place
Age Concern Gloucestershire, Bleak House, 26 Station Road, Gloucester, GL1 1EW
This event is part of the Silver Surfers' Day 2010
To book your place telephone 01452 422660
for the over 50's
Friday 21st May 2010
Are you interested in learning to use the computer but have little or no experience?
Would you like to keep in touch with friends and family using e-mail or Skype?
Have you thought about using the internet to do your supermarket shop, book a holiday, pay your bills or order your favourite book of CD?
Did you know that you can research your family tree, find about local services or even check bus timetables online?
Why not come along to our FREE computer 'taster' session on Friday 21st May
Demonstrations will last approximately 30 minutes. This will be followed by refreshments and the chance to chat with other older people who have successfully learnt to use a computer and our computer tutors who can tell you all about the Age Concern Gloucestershire computer course.
This is a free event but you will need to book a place
Age Concern Gloucestershire, Bleak House, 26 Station Road, Gloucester, GL1 1EW
This event is part of the Silver Surfers' Day 2010
To book your place telephone 01452 422660
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Congratulations to these winners ...
... who all received Farncombe gift vouchers in the Farncombe monthly Referral Scheme prize draw:
J Eden - Warwickshire, J Reason - London; W Hilton - Dorset
J Eden - Warwickshire, J Reason - London; W Hilton - Dorset
Monday 12 April 2010
Playwriting Course - Oxford
The emphasis of this course is in producing work and then sending it to theatre companies and entering competitions. Although there is no heavy emphasis on access to the Internet some reference will be made to Internet sites.
What are the difficulties that playwrights face? Typically they are more on the motivation and organisational side than the actual skill of playwriting.
This course will provide the motivation and through peer feedback and maximum participation from the students and tutor everyone will be able to develop their plays – and, hopefully, find a market.
It must be emphasised that this course is 100% practical. Students will be expected to regularly contribute work and to give feedback to others
Fee: £99 for 9 weeks
Venue: Oxford
Dates: 15 April - 17 June 2010
Details: http://www.chimera-studios.co.uk/playwriting-course/
The tutor is unpaid. Any surplus will be ploughed back to the class members.
What are the difficulties that playwrights face? Typically they are more on the motivation and organisational side than the actual skill of playwriting.
This course will provide the motivation and through peer feedback and maximum participation from the students and tutor everyone will be able to develop their plays – and, hopefully, find a market.
It must be emphasised that this course is 100% practical. Students will be expected to regularly contribute work and to give feedback to others
Fee: £99 for 9 weeks
Venue: Oxford
Dates: 15 April - 17 June 2010
Details: http://www.chimera-studios.co.uk/playwriting-course/
The tutor is unpaid. Any surplus will be ploughed back to the class members.
Short Story Competition 2010 with The Writers' Clinic
THE WRITERS’ CLINIC
SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2010
Write a story in 1500 words on any theme
1st prize £100
2nd prize £50
3rd prize £25
Closing date: 31st May 2010
Entry fee, per story: £5.00
All entries should be double line spaced with just the title of your story on the top right of every page (stories will be judged anonymously). Also, pages should be numbered. Please include a cover page with your name, contact number/e-mail address, title of your story and word count. All entries will be returned if accompanied by a SAE.
Judges: Anita Andrews
Sue Johnson
Please send your entry to: Sue Johnson, 10 Woodward Close, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1LP Enclose your full postal address and make cheques payable to Sue Johnson.
Sue offers a critique on entries- not a tick sheet - for an additional £5.00.
You can enter as many times as you wish at £5.00 per story. Good luck!
Details on the Competitions Page www.writers-clinic.webs.com
SHORT STORY COMPETITION 2010
Write a story in 1500 words on any theme
1st prize £100
2nd prize £50
3rd prize £25
Closing date: 31st May 2010
Entry fee, per story: £5.00
All entries should be double line spaced with just the title of your story on the top right of every page (stories will be judged anonymously). Also, pages should be numbered. Please include a cover page with your name, contact number/e-mail address, title of your story and word count. All entries will be returned if accompanied by a SAE.
Judges: Anita Andrews
Sue Johnson
Please send your entry to: Sue Johnson, 10 Woodward Close, Pershore, Worcs. WR10 1LP Enclose your full postal address and make cheques payable to Sue Johnson.
Sue offers a critique on entries- not a tick sheet - for an additional £5.00.
You can enter as many times as you wish at £5.00 per story. Good luck!
Details on the Competitions Page www.writers-clinic.webs.com
Saatchi Gallery - buy tickets for COLLECT before 15 April
Book tickets today for COLLECT and not only will you save money, but you’ll be in with a chance to win a stay for two in London.
COLLECT / 14 -17 May 2010 / Saatchi Gallery
This annual fair provides a unique opportunity to view and buy the best in contemporary craft from the most prestigious UK and international galleries, all within the stunning setting of the Saatchi Gallery, London.
Book your tickets in advance and save money Tickets cost £10, plus £1.50 booking fee when booked in advance. (Tickets on the door will be £15.) What’s more, if you book by 15 April and quote HOTEL, you can enter a prize draw to win a fantastic weekend night stay for two at the Sloane Square Hotel.
For more details visit http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/now/view/newsarticle-201003241819-4baa57ae52494/?list_p=1 or call +44 (0) 844 209 0338.
COLLECT / 14 -17 May 2010 / Saatchi Gallery
This annual fair provides a unique opportunity to view and buy the best in contemporary craft from the most prestigious UK and international galleries, all within the stunning setting of the Saatchi Gallery, London.
Book your tickets in advance and save money Tickets cost £10, plus £1.50 booking fee when booked in advance. (Tickets on the door will be £15.) What’s more, if you book by 15 April and quote HOTEL, you can enter a prize draw to win a fantastic weekend night stay for two at the Sloane Square Hotel.
For more details visit http://www.craftscouncil.org.uk/collect/now/view/newsarticle-201003241819-4baa57ae52494/?list_p=1 or call +44 (0) 844 209 0338.
The Philosophers Football Match 2010 - latest ...
Check out the weekly updates from the Sports Desk!
Harry Hardnose Heidegger has exclusive interviews with philosopher's past and present. This week Nietzsche slams Socrates' 'faith in the past'.
Harry Hardnose Heidegger has exclusive interviews with philosopher's past and present. This week Nietzsche slams Socrates' 'faith in the past'.
Where Else but England Awards ...
The British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham was voted Regional winner in the Enjoy England "Where Else But England Awards" - for the most eccentric event and unique experience in the UK.
Voting has now gone live for the National title which will be announced on St Georges Day.
Please log onto www.enjoyengland.com/whereelse and cast your vote for Worcestershire and the Asparagus Festival (under Heart of England category) as National Winner of 'Where Else but England Awards'.
See the link below: This weekend the Sun newspaper ran an article on the Awards asking people to vote… http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/travel/2909562/Vote-to-choose-the-most-eccentric-events-in-the-country.html
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please pass this message on to all your family, friends & colleagues… and encourage them to do the same. Lets put Worcestershire on the map….!!
Dont miss out on the launch of the Festival on St Georges Day - 8am, Abbey Park Evesham.
Voting has now gone live for the National title which will be announced on St Georges Day.
Please log onto www.enjoyengland.com/whereelse and cast your vote for Worcestershire and the Asparagus Festival (under Heart of England category) as National Winner of 'Where Else but England Awards'.
See the link below: This weekend the Sun newspaper ran an article on the Awards asking people to vote… http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/travel/2909562/Vote-to-choose-the-most-eccentric-events-in-the-country.html
Thank you in advance for your support.
Please pass this message on to all your family, friends & colleagues… and encourage them to do the same. Lets put Worcestershire on the map….!!
Dont miss out on the launch of the Festival on St Georges Day - 8am, Abbey Park Evesham.
Monday 5 April 2010
Art in Action 2010 - Farncombe Estate workshop tickets on sale from 6th April
With over 3000 places and 38-subjects to choose from the Practical Classes are your chance to have a go!
You can purchase your tickets for the Practical Classes online from Tuesday 6th of April.
Remember, tickets are also available to purchase at the event, from the Practical Classes Ticket Tent. Tickets are available, on a first come first serve basis, from 10:30am onwards and can only be purchased on the day of the class.
The Practical Classes Teachers are all artists or art teachers. They have a joint exhibition (map tbc) and most of the works are for sale. It's a wonderful opportunity to see a wide variety of art created to a very high standard.
You can purchase your tickets for the Practical Classes online from Tuesday 6th of April.
Remember, tickets are also available to purchase at the event, from the Practical Classes Ticket Tent. Tickets are available, on a first come first serve basis, from 10:30am onwards and can only be purchased on the day of the class.
The Practical Classes Teachers are all artists or art teachers. They have a joint exhibition (map tbc) and most of the works are for sale. It's a wonderful opportunity to see a wide variety of art created to a very high standard.
Saturday 3 April 2010
Everyone Can Sing?! Singing course at Farncombe leads student to a recording opportunity!
19-year old Andrea Ebrey attended Dan Evans' voice workshop at Farncombe Estate this February, not really knowing if she had a voice, or not. She took an active part in the exercises but it was not until the Saturday evening that Andrea showed her true potential. After class, the group were singing informally in the bar and suddenly Andrea’s voice filled the room and stopped everyone in their tracks - it was quite moving. Dan invited her down to his hometown of Olney to meet popular songwriter and producer Barnaby Pinny.
As a result of that meeting, Andrea has put down a couple of tracks. Dan feels that her voice is strong and true and she clearly has a career as a singer.
To read more about Dan and his workshops at Farncombe visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/DanEvans
As a result of that meeting, Andrea has put down a couple of tracks. Dan feels that her voice is strong and true and she clearly has a career as a singer.
To read more about Dan and his workshops at Farncombe visit www.FarncombeEstate.co.uk/DanEvans
Friday 2 April 2010
Country Living prize draw winners
We met a lot of super people at the Country Living show in London last week.
The winners of the first 2 prizes in the draw are Mrs J Cole, Exmouth and Mrs G West, Berkshire.
Thank you to everyone that took part - we hope to see you at Farncombe at sometime in the not too distant future !
The winners of the first 2 prizes in the draw are Mrs J Cole, Exmouth and Mrs G West, Berkshire.
Thank you to everyone that took part - we hope to see you at Farncombe at sometime in the not too distant future !
Happy Easter from Farncombe !
Recessions are supposed to be 'good times' for encouraging some reflection and thought about how we lead our lives and so on. I have no idea if that is true today, but I am certain that Peter and Emma Worley's weekend at the end of May on 'Philosophy & Happiness: What the Ancients Could Still Do for Us' will be fascinating, will make one think, and remind us how much has been usefully thought about for centuries. Incidentally, Peter and Emma are themselves interesting. They run philosophy based courses in schools, from primary level up. Young pupils suddenly discover that what you can think can be as important and exciting as what you can remember. Teachers can learn how to ask questions!
Last week Farncombe was at the Country Living Spring Fair at the Design Centre in London for five days. It is a big show and this was our first time there. We had terrific support from tutors with Craft Workshops run by Sue Hazell (Sewing), Sara Withers (Jewellery making), Angie Sayer (Ceramics), Lyn Griffiths (Felting), Debbie Siniska (Rag-rugs) and Charlie Lupton (Willow weaving). Julia Baker (Massage and aromatherapy), Andrew Forkner (Animal portraits) and Judith Laing (Origami) also spent a day demonstrating on our stand. We found lots of interest in our courses and I am hopeful the Fair will bring new students to Farncombe. We also met up with students who have already enjoyed courses at Farncombe, which was great.
Spring has very nearly arrived here. The daffodils are coming out and the dawn chorus is building up in volume but we are still some way from most trees coming seriously into bud, next month ..........
Meanwhile there is plenty of mud to be cleaned out of a horse's hooves at the end of a ride, and I am very happy to clean them. In time we will get to hard, dry, leg jarring ground, and summer sun!
William Reddaway, Head of Lifelong Learning
Last week Farncombe was at the Country Living Spring Fair at the Design Centre in London for five days. It is a big show and this was our first time there. We had terrific support from tutors with Craft Workshops run by Sue Hazell (Sewing), Sara Withers (Jewellery making), Angie Sayer (Ceramics), Lyn Griffiths (Felting), Debbie Siniska (Rag-rugs) and Charlie Lupton (Willow weaving). Julia Baker (Massage and aromatherapy), Andrew Forkner (Animal portraits) and Judith Laing (Origami) also spent a day demonstrating on our stand. We found lots of interest in our courses and I am hopeful the Fair will bring new students to Farncombe. We also met up with students who have already enjoyed courses at Farncombe, which was great.
Spring has very nearly arrived here. The daffodils are coming out and the dawn chorus is building up in volume but we are still some way from most trees coming seriously into bud, next month ..........
Meanwhile there is plenty of mud to be cleaned out of a horse's hooves at the end of a ride, and I am very happy to clean them. In time we will get to hard, dry, leg jarring ground, and summer sun!
William Reddaway, Head of Lifelong Learning
Thursday 1 April 2010
Spring Sale at the HotHive Textiles Bookstore
Well, Spring is upon us (apparently!) and to celebrate HotHive Textiles have just announced a Spring Sale in their online bookstore.Students, hobbyists and professionals alike will want to take advantage of this exciting offer as there are great savings to be made on over one hundred top titles, with books priced from as little as 50 pence! There are a wide range of books available, covering everything from traditional textile crafts or more contemporary design and exploring subjects such as fashion design, beadwork, batik, embroidery, felt making and many more!
Whether you are keen to try new techniques, would like to learn a completely new skill or adopt a new hobby there are plenty of crafty books to guide you through every stage – from beginner through to more advanced levels.
To browse through the books available please visit http://www.thetextiledirectorybookstore.com/acatalog/Sale.html
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