11 Jun 2010 June 2010 Meeting ~ A Short Line of Scribbles
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Our monthly meeting took place on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 at our usual start time of 7:43pm in the back dining room of the White Hart.

0 – Any other business

  • Welcome to our new member Sarah who came along thanks to Jude at Creative Conundrums
  • Jude asked for people to sign-up to start organising a MIND/Together show on Sunday, 10th October with her
  • Graham said that 3 works were now installed ‘On the Walls’ at the Doctor’s Surgery
    • Further details and info about our ‘Off the Walls‘ available from Jude, who manages the project
  • Andrew quietly mused about conducting a survey of member’s desires
  • Andrew more loudly stated that having a permanent secretary would be a good thing (contact us!)
  • Rob Mason offered to give a creative narrative at our Thurs 15th July meeting based on a old Hampshire folk tale, ‘Wherwell Cockatrice‘ – all agreed and eagerly anticipated!
  • This month’s meeting was short due to the Fairtrade for Whitchurch meeting that was to start at 8:15

1. Short Lines

  • Graham gave a talk on lines, numbers, and symbolism — thanks Graham!
11 Jun 2010 A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Lawn
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July 22, 2010
7:30 pmto10:00 pm
July 23, 2010
7:30 pmto10:00 pm
July 24, 2010
7:30 pmto10:00 pm

WADS, Whitchurch’s community theatre group, is performing an open-air production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at 7:30 pm on 22, 23 and 24 July.

WADS, the local theatre troupe, is staging an open-air production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at 7:30 pm on 22, 23 and 24 July at The Lawn – opposite All Hallows Church.

The production features some music composed for the occasion by local popular artist Vincent Lindsey-Clark.

Appropriately, the show at The Lawn will be on the lawn – no formal seating provided; so bring your own chairs and picnic blankets. The show will go ahead even if the sun continues to shine.

Tickets are a bargain at £7, with a consession at £4. Ring 892484; See full details over on the WADS website HERE.

18 May 2010 Meeting Scribbles ~ May 2010
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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…

15 May 2010 Celebration of Richard Adams’ 90th Birthday
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A crowd celebrate Richard Adams' 90th birthday at the White Hart

A crowd of artists and local residents gathered in the White Hart to celebrate Richard Adams’ 90th birthday. Graham Burgess, Whitchurch Arts’ Director of Arts introduced Richard and congratulated him on this special occassion. Richard is the receipient of the first annual Whitchurch Arts Award for Inspiration.

A collection of new paintings from the Whitchurch Arts ‘Off the Walls‘ project, run by Jude Price, were on display all around the room, and throughout the White Hart (new pieces were also hung at The Bell pub, just down the street).

One piece, though, was very special. It was unveiled by Andrew Reeves-Hall, chairman of Whitchurch Arts: it was a painting of Richard Adams made by local artist Steve Miller. more…

02 May 2010 Our Report to the Town Assembly 2010
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The Whitchurch Arts report to the Town Assembly 2010.

This is just our second report to the annual town assembly and so much is to report!

The mayor, Councillor Vince Bradbury, chaired the meeting on April 29, 2010 at the Gill Nethercott Centre. Many community groups told the gathered folks about their work in the community over the past year. The Whitchurch Arts chairman, Andrew Reeves-Hall presented this year’s report, which you can read here: Whitchurch Arts Town Assembly Report 2010. more…

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