Asparagus is on the menu at Farncombe which will include ;
Evesham Asparagus & poached salmon risotto served with parmesan crisps
Evesham Asparagus served with hollandaise Sauce and a lightly poached egg
Asparagus & chicken terrine wrapped in braised leeks cider jelly served with Crostini
Yum !
Monday, 31 May 2010
The Hotcourses Foundation
The Hotcourses Foundation was set up by Jeremy Hunt in 2004 with the help and support of employees and friends of Hotcourses, the UK's largest publisher of guides and websites to help people find the right university, course or college. Because Hotcourses is an educational publisher, we decided to set up a foundation to help fund the education of children in the developing world whose access to education was limited or non-existent. A solid education provides a way for the vulnerable to pull themselves out of poverty.
The Hotcourses Foundation helps fund the education of children in the developing world. For more information or to support them click here
The Hotcourses Foundation helps fund the education of children in the developing world. For more information or to support them click here
Royal Academy of Arts - Paul Sandby exhibition & free lectures
Paul Sandby RA: Picturing Britain
Ends 13 June
Paul Sandby is one of the leading figures of British eighteenth-century art. This major retrospective reveals his fascinating social commentary at a time when Britain was undergoing rapid change.
The exhibition includes over 80 works, focusing on the finest examples of Sandby’s watercolours.
More information here
Paul Sandby RA Free Lectures
Paul Sandby Spotlight Talks
Thursdays at 3pm - Until 10 June 2010
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
10-minute talks on individual works in 'Paul Sandby RA (1731–1809): Picturing Britain’
Free with an exhibition ticket.
Paul Sandby Public Gallery Talks
Tuesdays at 2.30pm and Fridays at 7pm - Until 1 June 2010
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Paul Sandby RA (1731–1809): Picturing Britain’
Meet in gallery 1; free with an exhibition ticket.
Sandby Views of Windsor
24 May 2010
In the Reynolds Room, a John Madejski Fine Room
Lecture by the Hon. Lady Roberts from The Royal Collection.
1–2pm, doors open at 12.30pm
Free; book tickets here
Ends 13 June
Paul Sandby is one of the leading figures of British eighteenth-century art. This major retrospective reveals his fascinating social commentary at a time when Britain was undergoing rapid change.
The exhibition includes over 80 works, focusing on the finest examples of Sandby’s watercolours.
More information here
Paul Sandby RA Free Lectures
Paul Sandby Spotlight Talks
Thursdays at 3pm - Until 10 June 2010
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
10-minute talks on individual works in 'Paul Sandby RA (1731–1809): Picturing Britain’
Free with an exhibition ticket.
Paul Sandby Public Gallery Talks
Tuesdays at 2.30pm and Fridays at 7pm - Until 1 June 2010
In the Sackler Wing of Galleries
45-minute introductory talks exploring 'Paul Sandby RA (1731–1809): Picturing Britain’
Meet in gallery 1; free with an exhibition ticket.
Sandby Views of Windsor
24 May 2010
In the Reynolds Room, a John Madejski Fine Room
Lecture by the Hon. Lady Roberts from The Royal Collection.
1–2pm, doors open at 12.30pm
Free; book tickets here
Friday, 28 May 2010
Jonathan Newey
I have had one of my wildlife acrylic paintings awarded 'Highly Commended' at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundations 'Wildlife Artist of the Year' exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. The exhibition is on until the end of this week
Monday, 24 May 2010
POW Funding Explained
Wychavon District Council is hosting an evening for all local activity providers including sports and arts clubs, youth and uniform groups and other community organisations to explain POW (Positive Opportunities Worcestershire) funding in Worcestershire.
It will explain what POW funding is, what it can be used for and how as a club or organisation you can get involved.
POW is a government funded project to help children and young people try new activities that will help them at school and in life. The funding is for children and young people whose families may find it difficult to pay for activities or who are in care. It can be spent on activities offered at school or other places, like leisure centres or sports / arts clubs.
The workshop will be held on Monday 21st June from 7.30 – 9 pm at Wychavon District Council in the Committee rooms.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact Emma Gardner on 01386 565182 or email emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk
And to find out more about POW, please visit the County Council Website www.worcestershire.gov.uk
It will explain what POW funding is, what it can be used for and how as a club or organisation you can get involved.
POW is a government funded project to help children and young people try new activities that will help them at school and in life. The funding is for children and young people whose families may find it difficult to pay for activities or who are in care. It can be spent on activities offered at school or other places, like leisure centres or sports / arts clubs.
The workshop will be held on Monday 21st June from 7.30 – 9 pm at Wychavon District Council in the Committee rooms.
If you would like more information about this event, please contact Emma Gardner on 01386 565182 or email emma.gardner@wychavon.gov.uk
And to find out more about POW, please visit the County Council Website www.worcestershire.gov.uk
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Call for Artists: Exhibition Opportunity Windsor
Two Magpies return to roost at the Mill House cafe-restaurant in the heart of Windsor for their second show and are looking for art to adorn the walls!
Exhibition Theme: Fragments
FREE ENTRY
Deadline: 10th June 2010
Open to all artists working in any medium.
We have the use of a beautiful space on Windsor's main shopping street, right by the Castle.
Only selected artists will be asked to pay a £20 admin fee.
Submit 1 to 10 images by email or post.
For full details please email: twomagpiesfind@yahoo.co.uk
Exhibition Theme: Fragments
FREE ENTRY
Deadline: 10th June 2010
Open to all artists working in any medium.
We have the use of a beautiful space on Windsor's main shopping street, right by the Castle.
Only selected artists will be asked to pay a £20 admin fee.
Submit 1 to 10 images by email or post.
For full details please email: twomagpiesfind@yahoo.co.uk
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
"My Farncombe Experience ...."
Gill attended "A Drawing and Sketching - a Course for Beginners" at Farncombe Estate with Doug Eyre February 2010 - read her story on our website ...."My Farncombe Experience ...."
Do you have an encouraging story about taking part in a weekend course at Farncombe that you would like to share with others? Please email elliej@farncombeestate.co.uk with further details.
Case Studies selected to feature on our website receive a £50 Farncombe gift voucher.
Do you have an encouraging story about taking part in a weekend course at Farncombe that you would like to share with others? Please email elliej@farncombeestate.co.uk with further details.
Case Studies selected to feature on our website receive a £50 Farncombe gift voucher.
Learn more about the Broadway Gardens of Alfred Parsons
Marion Mako is a freelance garden historian and designer who has worked in both the UK and USA, specialising in English herbaceous planting. She has also lectured at the University of Bristol for the Garden History MA and carried out research on public and private gardens covering a wide variety of subjects such as; gardens of the artists Alfred Parsons and Edward Hornel, the history of the garden at Kellie Castle in Fife, eighteenth century cascades, The Courts garden in Wiltshire and the history of the Duke of Westminster’s gardens at Eaton Hall. In addition Marion leads bespoke garden tours and illustrated talks as well as presenting a mini-series on Follies and Grottoes which was aired on BBC Points West in September 2007. In 2007 - 8 she researched the historic gardens of Cheshire for a collaborative book with the renowned garden historian, Professor Tim Mowl (published October 2008) and is currently researching another book in the series, on Somerset to be published in Spring 2010.
Marion will be speaking at Farncombe as part of the Broadway Arts Festival on Saturday 19th June “Painting with Nature: The Broadway Gardens of the Artist and Garden Designer Alfred Parsons”. Tickets cost £8 and can be purchased online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/coursedetail.asp?course=2117
Marion will be speaking at Farncombe as part of the Broadway Arts Festival on Saturday 19th June “Painting with Nature: The Broadway Gardens of the Artist and Garden Designer Alfred Parsons”. Tickets cost £8 and can be purchased online at http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/coursedetail.asp?course=2117
Don't miss the 2010 Conservatoire Folk Ensemble tour!!!
“…tremendously exhilarating (often exhaustingly so!) and joyously life-affirming…
a thoroughly infectious frenzy, a veritable orgy of hyper-energy and orgasmic music-making
that the listener is landed right in the thick of.”
David Kidman - Netrhythms
Friday 21st May Cornerstone, Didcot
Monday 24th May The Cross, Moseley, Birmingham
Wednesday 26th May Leek Arts Festival SOLD OUT
Thursday 27th May The West End Centre, Aldershot
Friday 28th May Lichfield Guildhall
Saturday 29th May Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
Date: 21/5/10
Venue Name: Cornerstone, Didcot
Box Office Number: 01235 515144
Website: www.cornerstone-arts.org
Performance Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Date: 24/5/10
Venue Name: The Cross, Moseley, Birmingham
Box Office Number: Tickets on the door
Doors open: 7:30pm
Ticket Price: £6
A raucous standing room only gig also featuring The Old Dance School
Date: 26/5/10
Venue Name: The Swan, Leek Arts Festival SOLD OUT
Box Office Number: 01538 483741
Website: www.leekartsfestival.org
Performance Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: £13
Date: 27/5/10
Venue Name: West End Centre, Aldershot
Box Office Number: 01252 330040
Website: www.westendcentre.co.uk
Performance Time: 7pm
Ticket Price:£12.50 (£10 concs under 18s £7.50)
Date: 28/5/10
Venue Name: Lichfield Guildhall
Box Office Number: 01543-262223
Website: www.lichfieldarts.org.uk
Performance Time: 7.30pm
Ticket Price: £12/£11 concs/£10 members £6 students
Also featuring Lichfield’s very own Wildfire Folk
Date: 29/5/10
Venue Name: Huntingdon Hall, Worcester
Box Office Number: 01905 611427
Website: www.worcesterlive.co.uk
Performance Time: 8pm
Ticket Price: £14
Bursaries available for Dartmoor Arts Summer School 2010
Bursaries available for places at Dartmoor Arts 2010 summer school. Courses on offer this year include documentary photography, spatial structures, digital photography, painting, drawing, storytelling, iron casting, stone carving and earth art.
To apply for a bursary visit our website www.dartmoorarts.com or contact admin@dartmoorarts.com, 01647 281295. Early bookings are advised as places are limited.
To apply for a bursary visit our website www.dartmoorarts.com or contact admin@dartmoorarts.com, 01647 281295. Early bookings are advised as places are limited.
Craft&Design Magazine announces 2010 Selected Award Winners
Following four months of busy online voting, the 2010 craft&design Selected Awards are now closed and there are clear winners in each of the six categories.
In addition, the winner with the highest number of votes overall becomes craft&design Maker of the Year 2010. This year it is potter Stephen Green of Lancashire: www.craftmaker.co.uk/stephengreen who receives a prize to the value of £5,000 which includes the front cover feature in our November/December issue and his work featured on the lead page of the 2011 craft&design calendar, plus a cheque for £1,000.
The remaining five categories are Wood & Metal, Jewellery & Precious Metal, Textiles & Needlecrafts, Glass and Specialist Media. Prize values are £2,500 for Gold and £750 for Silver Awards.
The craft&design Selected Awards were introduced in 2009 to landmark 25 years in the industry and to also raise awareness of the enormous creative talent in Britain today.
Full details are at www.craftanddesign.net/awards with direct links to the pages of all 2010 craft&design Selected Award Winners
In addition, the winner with the highest number of votes overall becomes craft&design Maker of the Year 2010. This year it is potter Stephen Green of Lancashire: www.craftmaker.co.uk/stephengreen who receives a prize to the value of £5,000 which includes the front cover feature in our November/December issue and his work featured on the lead page of the 2011 craft&design calendar, plus a cheque for £1,000.
The remaining five categories are Wood & Metal, Jewellery & Precious Metal, Textiles & Needlecrafts, Glass and Specialist Media. Prize values are £2,500 for Gold and £750 for Silver Awards.
The craft&design Selected Awards were introduced in 2009 to landmark 25 years in the industry and to also raise awareness of the enormous creative talent in Britain today.
Full details are at www.craftanddesign.net/awards with direct links to the pages of all 2010 craft&design Selected Award Winners
Aesthetica Annual Creative Works Competition now open for entries
Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010
Call for entries
Artwork l Poetry l Fiction
Win £500
plus other prizes
Art and culture magazine, Aesthetica, is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work for the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010.
Now in its third year, the Creative Works Competition is dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent across three disciplines: 'Artwork & Photography', 'Poetry' and 'Fiction'.
Three winners, one from each category, will each receive £500 prize money and the winners and finalists will be published in the Creative Works Annual. Other prizes will also be available. Closing date: 31 August 2010.
For more information, visit
http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Call for entries
Artwork l Poetry l Fiction
Win £500
plus other prizes
Art and culture magazine, Aesthetica, is inviting all artists, writers and poets to submit their work for the Aesthetica Creative Works Competition 2010.
Now in its third year, the Creative Works Competition is dedicated to celebrating and championing creative talent across three disciplines: 'Artwork & Photography', 'Poetry' and 'Fiction'.
Three winners, one from each category, will each receive £500 prize money and the winners and finalists will be published in the Creative Works Annual. Other prizes will also be available. Closing date: 31 August 2010.
For more information, visit
http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/submission_guide.htm
Justhands-on.tv for patchwork, quilting and mixed media textile artists
The UK's first on-line TV website devoted to patchwork, quilting and
mixed media textile arts featuring Farncombe Estate tutor Jennie Rayment.
See more or sign up for free at www.justhands-on.tv
mixed media textile arts featuring Farncombe Estate tutor Jennie Rayment.
See more or sign up for free at www.justhands-on.tv
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Encyclopedia now available by Farncombe jewellery tutor Sara Withers
Farncombe jewellery tutor Sara Withers has recently published a new book “The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery” – it covers all aspects of wire jewellery making. This includes the very basics, such as a description of the tools required and an exploration of different types of wire through to advanced techniques. In The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery, Sara Withers takes the reader through to basic silver smithing techniques which opens up a new range of opportunities for a jewellery maker.
The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery is broken down into sections. These include core techniques, making findings, how to make decorative shapes, decorative chains, how to decorate beads and stones, knitting and crochet techniques, constructing with wire and silversmithing. Sarah Withers ends with a gallery of work by wire jewellery artists from around the world.
You can buy the book from all major retailers. You can also meet Sara at Art in Action 15-18 July 2010 (www.artinaction.org.uk) where she will be running 3 workshops for Farncombe Estate. For details of her other jewellery making courses please visit our website http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/
Farncombe Tutors in Midnight Walk fund raiser
The Midnight Walk is an annual event arranged by Sue Ryder to help raise funds for the care that makes a huge difference to the quality of life to people with challenging and complex life limiting conditions. This year they hope the 10 km
Sue and Mary have also joined the Big Wig challenge which is for local businesses to raise funds and have set their target at £1000.. As this is the 30th anniversary of Sue Ryder care the overall target is £30,000. Their second fund raising event is a fun, thought provoking workshop “The Power of Enough”. During this interactive afternoon we will be opportunity to explore our expectations and the reality of what we need. Mary will be discussing strategies to boost self confidence and help you feel good about yourself. Sue will produce an incredibly versatile capsule wardrobe from a small case (that is just big enough). Please support this cause, and you will meet other lovely ladies and take away new ideas about yourself and your wardrobe. With the holidays coming it is worth coming just for the packing skills! Further information can be found on www.suepattinson.com/events.aspx
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Pershore Samba classes start May 21st with Dance at 8
7:30 Sizzling Samba for Beginners
So Hot it Sizzles
Great way to start the weekend - £5
Note: Last classes in Pershore until September. (No Pershore classes in July or August)
So catch them while you can.
All other venues continue throughout the summer
No need to sign up just come along. Everyone welcome with or without a dance partner.
Note: Last classes in Pershore until September. (No Pershore classes in July or August)
So catch them while you can.
All other venues continue throughout the summer
No need to sign up just come along. Everyone welcome with or without a dance partner.
News from Chloë of the Midnight Storytellers
Sunday 13 June Broadway Arts Festival (Worcestershire)
'Outrageous Women: Harlots, Hags & Heroines' Café Cabaret show
6pm (1 hour) Lifford Memorial Hall
The Festival's theme in 2010 is the Edwardian artist John Singer Sargent, who was closely connected with Broadway.
Inspired by Sargent's sometimes provocative portraits of society ladies, Chloë has devised a one-off festival show. From wise women of East and West to eyelash-flutterers around the world, these are sumptuous tales of womankind in all her moods.
Contains adult references. Not suitable for under 12s
Ticket £9 (concession £7) Box Office 01242 691190 General enquiries 0845 190 540
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL PRICE DETAILS ON WEBSITE
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
Tuesday 15 June Broadway Arts Festival
'A Word In Your Eye: Stories to Start Art': workshop for artists
10am - 1pm Lifford Memorial Hall
A session of experimental creativity + laughter. Chloë tells vivid stories - then you are invited to interpret the images in your own way. Please bring your preferred sketching materials. This session is for adults and is suitable for beginners to professionals. You’ll be working at speed and should expect to take away several starts of fresh ideas, without necessarily developing a piece to completion. (Tea/coffee making supplies provided)
Ticket £6 Box Office (Everyman Theatre) 01242 691190
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL DEALS VIA WEBSITE
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
Tuesday 15 June Broadway Arts Festival
'Family Storytelling to Start Art' workshop
4pm - 6pm Lifford Memorial Hall
Your mission, as a family working together, is to draw + paint the lively tales that Chloë tells.
For age 6+, family groups and young people. All under 11s must be accompanied. Some art materials will be provided (tbc) but please bring your own, too.
Ticket £12 for a group of 4
£4 per extra child OR unaccompanied young person 11+
Box Office 01242 691190 General enquiries 0845 190 540
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
'Outrageous Women: Harlots, Hags & Heroines' Café Cabaret show
6pm (1 hour) Lifford Memorial Hall
The Festival's theme in 2010 is the Edwardian artist John Singer Sargent, who was closely connected with Broadway.
Inspired by Sargent's sometimes provocative portraits of society ladies, Chloë has devised a one-off festival show. From wise women of East and West to eyelash-flutterers around the world, these are sumptuous tales of womankind in all her moods.
Contains adult references. Not suitable for under 12s
Ticket £9 (concession £7) Box Office 01242 691190 General enquiries 0845 190 540
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL PRICE DETAILS ON WEBSITE
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
Tuesday 15 June Broadway Arts Festival
'A Word In Your Eye: Stories to Start Art': workshop for artists
10am - 1pm Lifford Memorial Hall
A session of experimental creativity + laughter. Chloë tells vivid stories - then you are invited to interpret the images in your own way. Please bring your preferred sketching materials. This session is for adults and is suitable for beginners to professionals. You’ll be working at speed and should expect to take away several starts of fresh ideas, without necessarily developing a piece to completion. (Tea/coffee making supplies provided)
Ticket £6 Box Office (Everyman Theatre) 01242 691190
PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL DEALS VIA WEBSITE
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
Tuesday 15 June Broadway Arts Festival
'Family Storytelling to Start Art' workshop
4pm - 6pm Lifford Memorial Hall
Your mission, as a family working together, is to draw + paint the lively tales that Chloë tells.
For age 6+, family groups and young people. All under 11s must be accompanied. Some art materials will be provided (tbc) but please bring your own, too.
Ticket £12 for a group of 4
£4 per extra child OR unaccompanied young person 11+
Box Office 01242 691190 General enquiries 0845 190 540
www.broadwayartsfestival.co.uk
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Broadway Arts Festival programme online here!
The first Broadway Arts Festival 11-20 June 2010 is a celebration of the work of John Singer Sargent RA (1856-1925).
Broadway Arts Festival - Short Weekend Courses, Leisure Breaks & Events, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Cotswolds
Broadway Arts Festival - Short Weekend Courses, Leisure Breaks & Events, Farncombe Estate, Broadway, Cotswolds
Farncombe Estate tutor Dan Evans visits Kentucky in June 2010
Farncombe tutor, Dan Evans, is traveling to the USA this June to teach and perform at one of America’s biggest dulcimer festivals, Kentucky Music Week, in historic Bardstown, Kentucky. This will be the third time Dan has worked at this festival and his tenth music trip to the USA overall. As the leading UK exponent on the dulcimer, Dan will work with twenty five other leading players, all teaching their own style and technique of playing at this friendly week-long festival.On this occasion he has been asked to lead three daily dulcimer classes to teach his precise finger-style playing as well as a daily voice class, based on his popular and confidence-building Everyone Can Sing weekend, which he leads at Farncombe Estate. Students of Dan’s voice workshop will doubtless have seen his dulcimer. There are often a few spare minutes before a break and Dan will invite the class to join him in singing a popular song, using the sweet sound of the dulcimer as accompaniment.
Dan enjoys all his US trips but this festival in Kentucky is especially rewarding. In Kentucky in the summer of 2000 Dan met and worked with legendary figures in the American folk world like Jean Ritchie and Bill Staines. In 2005 a group of Dan’s students performed a dulcimer arrangement of the Skye Boat Song in concert, thanks to Dan’s encouraging teaching style. This year Dan will meet some new players and there will doubtless be new adventures and stories to tell.
read about Dan’s first trip to Kentucky Music Week in 2000 http://www.english-dulcimer.com/adventures-in-Kentucky-2000.asp
learn more about Dan’s dulcimer music http://www.english-dulcimer.com/default.asp
find out about Dan’s popular Everyone Can Sing Voice workshop at Farncombe Estate http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/tutordetails.asp?tutor=34
The Telegraph Ways with Words Festival of Words programme now available
The Programme for The Telegraph Ways With Words Festival of Words and Ideas is now available to download from the Ways With Words website. Dates: 9 - 19 July 2010
CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK SPARKS BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL
John Singer Sargent’s 1887 painting of two girls lighting paper lanterns in a garden at twilight has long been one of the artist’s best-loved works. Canadian children’s author Hugh Brewster decided to tell the story behind its creation in a book entitled Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting, (Kids Can Press.) The book was nominated for a 2007 Governor General's Award and selected as one of the best children’s books of the year by the Washington Post.
On a visit to the village of Broadway, Worcestershire, where the book is set, Brewster suggested to local art dealer John Noott, that the village should have a festival to celebrate the remarkable colony of artists (Sargent, Henry James, Laurence Alma-Tadema, Frank Millet and others) who once lived there. “I suggested that I’d write a play adaptation of Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose to be performed right where it happened 125 years before,” Brewster recalls.
Next month, a gala performance of Brewster’s play will launch the first Broadway Arts Festival on Friday 11th June 2010. The village will be decorated with thousands of lanterns and an exhibition of works by Sargent and other members of the Broadway colony will be opened by Sargent’s great-nephew, art historian Richard Ormond. For the following ten days there will be talks by Sargent scholars, theatre, music, guided walks and a flower festival. See www.broadwayartsfestival.com for further information.
“It’s thrilling to see all this become a reality,” says Brewster. “The festival will be a biennial event and there are few places lovelier than the Cotswold hills in June”.
For More Information Please Contact:
Debbie Williamson
Broadway Arts Festival Press Officer
+44(0)1386 858841
Email: dj.tanserwilliamson@btinternet.com
CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK SPARKS BROADWAY ARTS FESTIVAL
John Singer Sargent’s 1887 painting of two girls lighting paper lanterns in a garden at twilight has long been one of the artist’s best-loved works. Canadian children’s author Hugh Brewster decided to tell the story behind its creation in a book entitled Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose: The Story of a Painting, (Kids Can Press.) The book was nominated for a 2007 Governor General's Award and selected as one of the best children’s books of the year by the Washington Post.
On a visit to the village of Broadway, Worcestershire, where the book is set, Brewster suggested to local art dealer John Noott, that the village should have a festival to celebrate the remarkable colony of artists (Sargent, Henry James, Laurence Alma-Tadema, Frank Millet and others) who once lived there. “I suggested that I’d write a play adaptation of Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose to be performed right where it happened 125 years before,” Brewster recalls.
Next month, a gala performance of Brewster’s play will launch the first Broadway Arts Festival on Friday 11th June 2010. The village will be decorated with thousands of lanterns and an exhibition of works by Sargent and other members of the Broadway colony will be opened by Sargent’s great-nephew, art historian Richard Ormond. For the following ten days there will be talks by Sargent scholars, theatre, music, guided walks and a flower festival. See www.broadwayartsfestival.com for further information.
“It’s thrilling to see all this become a reality,” says Brewster. “The festival will be a biennial event and there are few places lovelier than the Cotswold hills in June”.
For More Information Please Contact:
Debbie Williamson
Broadway Arts Festival Press Officer
+44(0)1386 858841
Email: dj.tanserwilliamson@btinternet.com
Photographic exhibition - Man Made Bodies of Water
Man Made Bodies of Water: Photography by Robert James, Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
15 May – 4 July 2010
How do you look at your surrounding landscapes? Can you see how your local area has adapted to urban settings? This exhibition focuses on the beauty of man made landscapes in enlightening colour photography.
15 May – 4 July 2010
How do you look at your surrounding landscapes? Can you see how your local area has adapted to urban settings? This exhibition focuses on the beauty of man made landscapes in enlightening colour photography.
Robert James, a local photographer creates colour images that concentrate on the meeting of artificial environments with nature. Robert looks particularly at the effects of the quarrying industry in his work. Capturing open spaces used in everyday lives, Robert’s photographs reveal an alternative view of the local scenery.
Take this opportunity to see Nuneaton and Bedworth through different eyes and visit this exhibition which includes artworks for sale.
Accompanied by activities for children, this display is ideal for all especially keen photographers.
Playwriting Workshop for Older Writers
HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WRITING FOR THE STAGE BUT NEVER FOUND THE TIME TO DO IT?
Get tooled up with the sharpest tools in the box - in just two days.
The Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is a new weekend workshop for older, time-limited, emerging writers. No experience necessary.
Led by the former head of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme, Ola Animashawun, the condensed weekend workshop is open to anyone aged 18+.
The weekend course introduces playwriting craft and theory through a combination of practical writing exercises, class activities and engaging discussion. The course fee of £290 includes an organic lunch on both days, fairtrade coffee and an excellent list of resources. Writers will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the new writing industry.
The next Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is on Sat 5th – Sun 6th June at the Central Film School, London.
For more information on the course and Euphoric Ink, please visit: euphoricink.co.uk/playwriting_workshops or email info@euphoricink.co.uk
Get tooled up with the sharpest tools in the box - in just two days.
The Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is a new weekend workshop for older, time-limited, emerging writers. No experience necessary.
Led by the former head of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme, Ola Animashawun, the condensed weekend workshop is open to anyone aged 18+.
The weekend course introduces playwriting craft and theory through a combination of practical writing exercises, class activities and engaging discussion. The course fee of £290 includes an organic lunch on both days, fairtrade coffee and an excellent list of resources. Writers will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the new writing industry.
The next Fast Track Introduction to Playwriting is on Sat 5th – Sun 6th June at the Central Film School, London.
For more information on the course and Euphoric Ink, please visit: euphoricink.co.uk/playwriting_workshops or email info@euphoricink.co.uk
Tree identification & garden visits in June
Trees are such important air cleaners and add to the beauty of our gardens countryside and towns. If you attend Letta Jones' course at Farncombe from 25 to 28 June, you'll build up your tree identification skills, and enjoy visiting some of the most magnificent trees at Batsford Arboretum and Kiftsgate Garden. Come along and find out more about these plants, with practical sessions, tree walks and visits, illustrated talks and plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Monday, 10 May 2010
PARISH MUSIC concert in Overbury 15th May
The Glevum Consort are singing a fascinating programme of Renaissance Masterpieces from Italy and Iberia. To whet your appetites I attach details of this concert and hope that you can attend.
We have now finalised a programme of concerts for next season starting on 18th September in Ashton. Preliminary details will be listed on the back of the programme notes for the May concert, but further details will be sent to you and be posted on our website later in the summer.
Thank you for continuing to support Parish Music.
Julian Alington
We have now finalised a programme of concerts for next season starting on 18th September in Ashton. Preliminary details will be listed on the back of the programme notes for the May concert, but further details will be sent to you and be posted on our website later in the summer.
Thank you for continuing to support Parish Music.
Julian Alington
Arts 4 Human Rights Festival 8-15 May, London
Arts 4 Human Rights, a not-for-profit organisation, which seeks to tackle, to promote and to provoke questions about a range of human rights issues through art, is presenting its inaugural festival between 8th - 15th May 2010.
The festival, which takes place in venues across Southwark, showcases a diverse and exciting selection of art, live performance, theatre, film and talks!!
The events include theatre and play-readings, talks and seminars, performance art, dance, music from international and local artists, and visual art, all of which focus upon the theme of 'disPLACEment'; exploring and trafficking, immigrant rights and those seeking asylum.
For more information please visit www.arts4humanrights.org.uk, or email events.arts4humanrights.com
Other than the music night on Saturday 15th May, for which we are charging £5/3, all of the events are FREE, and everybody is welcome!
The festival, which takes place in venues across Southwark, showcases a diverse and exciting selection of art, live performance, theatre, film and talks!!
The events include theatre and play-readings, talks and seminars, performance art, dance, music from international and local artists, and visual art, all of which focus upon the theme of 'disPLACEment'; exploring and trafficking, immigrant rights and those seeking asylum.
For more information please visit www.arts4humanrights.org.uk, or email events.arts4humanrights.com
Other than the music night on Saturday 15th May, for which we are charging £5/3, all of the events are FREE, and everybody is welcome!
Free information event for older people - Cheltenham
Live your life your way
Changes to social care will help you build a support network of trusted people, places and services
FREE information event for older people
10.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Christchurch Parish Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham, GLOS GL50 2JH
Discover how you can stay healthy and get the most out of life:
Informative talks
Exhibition stands
Tai Chi demonstration
Free refreshments and buffet lunch
For more information or help with transport, call Vicki Hewlett or Barbara Piranty on 01452 528491.
Changes to social care will help you build a support network of trusted people, places and services
FREE information event for older people
10.00am - 1.00pm
Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Christchurch Parish Centre, Malvern Road, Cheltenham, GLOS GL50 2JH
Discover how you can stay healthy and get the most out of life:
Informative talks
Exhibition stands
Tai Chi demonstration
Free refreshments and buffet lunch
For more information or help with transport, call Vicki Hewlett or Barbara Piranty on 01452 528491.
Win tickets for Warwick Folk 2010!
Help make Warwick a greener festival and be in with a chance of winning one of four weekend camping tickets for 2010!
Simply pick up a WFF flyer from a festival or event near you and return the enclosed form to OR subscribe to the WFF e-newsletter by Thursday 1st July – if you’ve already bought a ticket, they’ll refund the cost.
Opt into the Warwick Folk Festival e-newsletter here http://www.facebook.com/l/ecb5f;www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/signup.shtml
and you’ll receive the latest updates from us direct to your inbox: you’ll help to reduce paper usage and be the first to find out who’s on at Warwick 2011!
Unable to go to Warwick this year? You can still enter the free ticket competition – they’ll make yours a 2011 ticket.
Simply pick up a WFF flyer from a festival or event near you and return the enclosed form to OR subscribe to the WFF e-newsletter by Thursday 1st July – if you’ve already bought a ticket, they’ll refund the cost.
Opt into the Warwick Folk Festival e-newsletter here http://www.facebook.com/l/ecb5f;www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/signup.shtml
and you’ll receive the latest updates from us direct to your inbox: you’ll help to reduce paper usage and be the first to find out who’s on at Warwick 2011!
Unable to go to Warwick this year? You can still enter the free ticket competition – they’ll make yours a 2011 ticket.
Friday, 7 May 2010
A Month of Sundays Musical Theatre writing courses
Musical Theatre writing courses
AMOS aims to address the need for the development of new writers in the UK Musical Theatre industry. The course title refers to the length of each course – literally a month of Sundays. Being a weekend course makes it easy for you to get involved with minimum disturbance to your work and social life.
New writing is the lifeblood of theatre, be it with plays or musicals. There are now a large number of opportunities for new playwrights to train, learn and make contacts in centres of nurturing all over the UK in places such as the Royal Court, Traverse and Bush theatres. These kinds of solutions don’t exist to the same extent for musical theatre writers in the UK, which is where AMOS can help you.
If you are passionate about learning your craft from industry professionals, perfecting your writing skills or rediscovering your inspiration then ‘A Month of Sundays’ is an unmissable experience to encounter.
Visit www.chrisgrady.org to download a full information pack and application form.
AMOS aims to address the need for the development of new writers in the UK Musical Theatre industry. The course title refers to the length of each course – literally a month of Sundays. Being a weekend course makes it easy for you to get involved with minimum disturbance to your work and social life.
New writing is the lifeblood of theatre, be it with plays or musicals. There are now a large number of opportunities for new playwrights to train, learn and make contacts in centres of nurturing all over the UK in places such as the Royal Court, Traverse and Bush theatres. These kinds of solutions don’t exist to the same extent for musical theatre writers in the UK, which is where AMOS can help you.
If you are passionate about learning your craft from industry professionals, perfecting your writing skills or rediscovering your inspiration then ‘A Month of Sundays’ is an unmissable experience to encounter.
Visit www.chrisgrady.org to download a full information pack and application form.
Carducci Quartet Latest News
Carducci Festival
A few tickets left for concerts at this year's festival. Sunday's finale 3pm concert is sold out, but additional performance at 1pm. Free tickets are also available to children and students. Concert details as follows:
Carducci Festival - Highnam, Glos, UK
Friday 21st May – ‘Death and the Maiden’
7.30pm – Highnam Church
Haydn Op.9 No.4
Moeran String Quartet in Eb
Schubert 'Death and the Maiden'
Saturday 22nd May – ‘Quintets by Candlelight’
7.30pm – Highnam Church
Julian Bliss - clarinet
Weber Clarinet Quintet Op.34 in Bb major
Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80
Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings K581
Sunday 23rd May - 11am - Gambier Parry Hall
FREE EVENT - FAMILY CONCERT
Join the Carducci Quartet for musical fun and games followed by a chance to ‘paint the music’. Discover the amazing sound world of the string quartet and be creative. Booking is not essential, but please arrive early to be sure of your place. Duration approx 1 hour. Supported by the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust.
Sunday 23rd May – 'Fandango Finale'
1pm – Highnam Court Orangery
with Michael O'Toole (guitar)
Programme to include works by Vivaldi, Boccherini and Ginastera.
A few tickets left for concerts at this year's festival. Sunday's finale 3pm concert is sold out, but additional performance at 1pm. Free tickets are also available to children and students. Concert details as follows:
Carducci Festival - Highnam, Glos, UK
Friday 21st May – ‘Death and the Maiden’
7.30pm – Highnam Church
Haydn Op.9 No.4
Moeran String Quartet in Eb
Schubert 'Death and the Maiden'
Saturday 22nd May – ‘Quintets by Candlelight’
7.30pm – Highnam Church
Julian Bliss - clarinet
Weber Clarinet Quintet Op.34 in Bb major
Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80
Mozart Quintet for Clarinet and Strings K581
Sunday 23rd May - 11am - Gambier Parry Hall
FREE EVENT - FAMILY CONCERT
Join the Carducci Quartet for musical fun and games followed by a chance to ‘paint the music’. Discover the amazing sound world of the string quartet and be creative. Booking is not essential, but please arrive early to be sure of your place. Duration approx 1 hour. Supported by the Cavatina Chamber Music Trust.
Sunday 23rd May – 'Fandango Finale'
1pm – Highnam Court Orangery
with Michael O'Toole (guitar)
Programme to include works by Vivaldi, Boccherini and Ginastera.
Last minute tickets for The Philosophers Football Match
If you are planning on attending and haven't purchased your tickets yet you only have 4 days left to do it online (deadline 4pm on Saturday). Tickets are £10 bought in advance and £20 on the day, so best to book as soon as you can.
Doors open at 1.30 with books stalls, entertainment, hog roast plus veggie and vegan options available. Match kicks off at 3pm.
May the best team win!
Emma Worley
The Philosophy Shop CIC
Doors open at 1.30 with books stalls, entertainment, hog roast plus veggie and vegan options available. Match kicks off at 3pm.
May the best team win!
Emma Worley
The Philosophy Shop CIC
The Urban Folk Quartet
debut album
is officially released this Monday,
the 10th May 2010!
Available from:
Amazon
Play.com
HMV
Fellside
Brand new CD: the Urban Folk Quartet
Label: Fellside Records
Cat No: FECD233
Release date: Monday 10 May 2010
Distribution: Proper
Paloma Trigás: Fiddle, Vocals
Joe Broughton: Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin;
Tom Chapman: Cajon, Percussion, Vocals
Frank Moon: Guitar; Oud, Vocals.
Listening to the musical empathy generated by the Urban Folk Quartet on their eponymously titled début album, it’s hard to believe they’ve been playing together for less than ten months. Launched in June 2009, the band forged their collective fire in a slew of dazzling gigs in the UK, Italy, Belgium and Spain, headlining major festivals from the outset and winning the Spanish International Folk Competition in Plasencia with only their fourth stage performance.
Summer concert dates across Europe to be announced very soon...
is officially released this Monday,
the 10th May 2010!
Available from:
Amazon
Play.com
HMV
Fellside
Brand new CD: the Urban Folk Quartet
Label: Fellside Records
Cat No: FECD233
Release date: Monday 10 May 2010
Distribution: Proper
Paloma Trigás: Fiddle, Vocals
Joe Broughton: Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin;
Tom Chapman: Cajon, Percussion, Vocals
Frank Moon: Guitar; Oud, Vocals.
Listening to the musical empathy generated by the Urban Folk Quartet on their eponymously titled début album, it’s hard to believe they’ve been playing together for less than ten months. Launched in June 2009, the band forged their collective fire in a slew of dazzling gigs in the UK, Italy, Belgium and Spain, headlining major festivals from the outset and winning the Spanish International Folk Competition in Plasencia with only their fourth stage performance.
Summer concert dates across Europe to be announced very soon...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
New play by writing tutor Crysse Morrison opens 24th May
From 'Stepping Out':
"Vampires are everywhere.... This darkly comic double bill features
two plays with strange and disturbing new takes on the undead theme. 'St. Nicholas' is by one of Britain's most successful playwrights, Conor McPherson, many of whose plays have a supernatural theme (The Weir, The Seafarer).
'Love Bites' is by Bristol novelist Crysse Morrison whose short plays 'Thursday Coma' and 'Your Time Starts Now' were a hit with critics and a sellout success at the Alma last year."
Crysse is next teaching at Farncombe 3-5 December 2010 "Finding your Writers Voice" - book well in advance to guarantee a place.
Crysse Morrison, writer: fiction, articles, drama, performance poetry.
http://www.cryssemorrison.co.uk
Read my blog at http://crysse.blogspot.com
"Vampires are everywhere.... This darkly comic double bill features
two plays with strange and disturbing new takes on the undead theme. 'St. Nicholas' is by one of Britain's most successful playwrights, Conor McPherson, many of whose plays have a supernatural theme (The Weir, The Seafarer).
'Love Bites' is by Bristol novelist Crysse Morrison whose short plays 'Thursday Coma' and 'Your Time Starts Now' were a hit with critics and a sellout success at the Alma last year."
Crysse is next teaching at Farncombe 3-5 December 2010 "Finding your Writers Voice" - book well in advance to guarantee a place.
Crysse Morrison, writer: fiction, articles, drama, performance poetry.
http://www.cryssemorrison.co.uk
Read my blog at http://crysse.blogspot.com
Foto8 Summer Show 2010 - Enter Now!
Enter your work for a chance to be exhibited in London’s prestigious HOST gallery and to be awarded Best in Show.
After the enormous success of the previous years’ Summer Shows, Foto8 and HOST Gallery are pleased to announce the call for entries for the third-annual Foto8 Summer Show: a photographic award, exhibition and print fair. The show will follow in Foto8’s tradition of supporting and encouraging work by contemporary and independent photographers.
The Entrants
The 2010 Summer Show is open to all photographers from 29 March. Details on how to enter your work will be available soon. Deadline for all entries is 31 May 2010.
The Exhibition
The Foto8 team including 8 Magazine and HOST gallery editors will choose over 150 images to be displayed at HOST from 26 July – 4 September, to create an inspiring variety of framed and mounted images of all shapes and sizes, installed from floor to ceiling. All works included in the show will be available for sale. The print exhibition will kick-off with live music and a street festival taking over Honduras Street, EC1 on Friday 23 July. Contact: summershow@foto8.com
After the enormous success of the previous years’ Summer Shows, Foto8 and HOST Gallery are pleased to announce the call for entries for the third-annual Foto8 Summer Show: a photographic award, exhibition and print fair. The show will follow in Foto8’s tradition of supporting and encouraging work by contemporary and independent photographers.
The Entrants
The 2010 Summer Show is open to all photographers from 29 March. Details on how to enter your work will be available soon. Deadline for all entries is 31 May 2010.
The Exhibition
The Foto8 team including 8 Magazine and HOST gallery editors will choose over 150 images to be displayed at HOST from 26 July – 4 September, to create an inspiring variety of framed and mounted images of all shapes and sizes, installed from floor to ceiling. All works included in the show will be available for sale. The print exhibition will kick-off with live music and a street festival taking over Honduras Street, EC1 on Friday 23 July. Contact: summershow@foto8.com
Concert for Africa Educational Trust at Farncombe
We are delighted to announce a concert at Farncombe in aid of the Africa Educational Trust, AET, to be given in the Gloucester Room in Springfield House at 8.00 pm on Saturday 26 June 2010. William taught in Kenya in 1967 and worked in the south Sudan from 1973 to 1975 and particularly hopes you will support the work of this excellent charity - see www.africaeducationaltrust.org
Pianist and composer Marcel Zidani ( see www.marcelzidani.co.uk) will perform a programme comprising: Chopin - Nocturne No 19 in E minor; Lieberslied; Rachmaninov Prelude OP32 no 13; Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no 2; Mikhashoff - Casta Diva; Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu in c sharp minor and Hungarian Rhapsody No 12.
Tickets: £6 (£4 to AET); Supper £14 (£5 to AET) available from 6.30 in the dining room. Some Saturday night B&B available at Farncombe, £40.
Tickets and, if desired, supper and B&B must be booked in advance. Tel 01386 854100
Pianist and composer Marcel Zidani ( see www.marcelzidani.co.uk) will perform a programme comprising: Chopin - Nocturne No 19 in E minor; Lieberslied; Rachmaninov Prelude OP32 no 13; Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody no 2; Mikhashoff - Casta Diva; Chopin - Fantasy Impromptu in c sharp minor and Hungarian Rhapsody No 12.
Tickets: £6 (£4 to AET); Supper £14 (£5 to AET) available from 6.30 in the dining room. Some Saturday night B&B available at Farncombe, £40.
Tickets and, if desired, supper and B&B must be booked in advance. Tel 01386 854100
Saturday, 1 May 2010
Farncombe at Art in Action: 15 - 18 July 2010
Inspired by the simple principle that people are fascinated when artists and craftsmen openly demonstrate their skills and discuss their work, Art in Action began in 1977. Today, Art in Action welcomes approximately 24,000 people over four days to Waterperry Park in Oxfordshire. Visitors come to learn, buy and enjoy, the exhibitions, classes and performances of 400 demonstrating artists, designer makers, teachers, musicians and performers. Farncombe Estate are delighted to be taking part in Art in Action 2010 and a few of our tutors will be running Practical Classes as part of the workshop programme! Visit our website for more details http://www.farncombeestate.co.uk/artinaction2010/
Recommend a Friend and win a £50 voucher
Congratulations to our prize winners in April! L Bailey in Worcestershire, V Duddles in Derbyshire and S Williams from Wales who will all be receiving Farncombe vouchers for taking part in our Referral Scheme.
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