In my wildest dreams, I could never have imagined participating in a virtual wine tasting. You may ask – what is a virtual wine tasting – as I did and was very interested to see how it would work. Courtesy of The Arts Society who hosted the event, a few of us, suitably socially distanced, […]
History on your doorstep
A Lockdown Guide to Tavistock’s Heritage Part 3 Courtesy of Tavistock Library, in conjunction with local archaeologist and historian, Andrew Thompson. Join the Zoom meetings and enjoy a third series of short virtual guided walks in and around Tavistock. During the lock down and after, Andrew has been using his daily exercise to explore the […]
Mayflower 400 exhibition in September
The Minster Church of St Andrew’s in Plymouth, is hosting an Exhibition from September 10th-19th 10.00am- 4.00pm. Weekend openings may vary. 24 quilts and 16 pieces of Calligraphy will be exhibited by Plymouth Calligraphers, as well as other exhibits coming from as far afield as London and Massachusetts and two Plymouth schools and other voluntary […]
Pierrot Troupes
Read Arts Society Lecturer Dr Tony Lidington and find out about the past glories of pierrots and parties that once sang and danced on the sands. Pierrot Troupes
Gardeners meet up to compare notes
On 6th August, the fruit and vegetable gardeners were thrilled to be able to meet up in my garden in Bere Alston even though it was an extremely drizzly morning. Thanks to Mary Dimond, we have all kept in touch by a newsletter during the self isolating months, but nothing beats meeting face to face […]
The Art that made me – by Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year
For those who have Sky, and particularly the Sky Arts channel, you will have enjoyed the many and varied programmes that cover Art in all of its forms – Music – Literature – Performing Arts – Artists – Sculptors – Film Performers and Directors and many more. In this month’s Art Society bulletin, Christabel Blackburn, […]