Read the latest news from the u3a Bitesize Newsletter September 2021
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Discovering Frida Kahlo – The Great Concealer
Enigmatic and brilliant, the artist Frida Kahlo presented physically as a living artwork, while describing herself as ‘the great concealer’. Arts Society expert, Fiona Rose, reveals five things you should know about the real Kahlo here
Fans – as a status symbol
Favoured by pharaohs and current fashionistas, the fan has doubled as a cooling tool and miniature artwork for centuries. Jacob Moss, curator of The Fan Museum, shares a few of his favourites, courtesy of the Arts Society here
What’s On – Tavistock Heritage
Read whats’ happening at Tavistock Heritage Trust and the upcoming events in Tavistock here
Be an instant expert on Topiary
Sophie Oosterwijk, Arts Society lecturer, takes up the tale of leaping foxes, leafy peacocks, mazes and knot gardens here
Lets play Petanque!
At the Sensory Garden on Wednesday, 12 members joined in to play Petanque as a group for the first time. Barbara and her helpers set out two lanes and using the information stored in the Hut, as well as Alan’s overnight revision of the rules, some games were played. A number of the ladies present […]