This may well have been our first meeting where the only business was Any Other Business! Good thing it was the first item on our agenda…

• Rob M pointed out that the Methodist Church is having a ‘Harvest of Talent’ creativity show in September – he will contact them to see what involvement Whitchurch Arts members can have
• During this mention of the church by Rob, he said, “I’m not a churchgoer, I must confess” – which made us all have a good chuckle
• John B stressed the importance of planning and executing shows and events well; then he mentioned an upcoming event around Christmas
• Graham B discussed his idea of pub life art (capturing and celebrating the goings on in modern day pubs…for fear that this part of UK culture is disappearing), with possible tie-in to John’s Christmas event
• Andrew RH had an idea for bollards which he shared with the members
• Steve M also had an idea for something to help with safety and attention during bollard painting (given that he has painted several, including another one just underway)
• Our next major show is being organised by Jude for October, who is away on holidays at the moment – members are encouraged to create new pieces for display
• Our AGM is next month – to be held in the White Hart on Wednesday, September 15 2010

The May 2010 monthly meeting was held on the 18th in the back dining room of the White Hart. There was a quorum. Coordinators (elected committee members) were present, and this was a joint open and coordinators (committee) meeting. more…