There is a change to the advertised speaker for the November lecture. Mark Ovendon, who was going to present “150 years of London Underground design” is unable to travel at present, so we have managed to book Gail Turner in his place. The subject of her talk is “Painter of Sunlight by Joaquin Sorolla” We meet on Thursday 4th November at 11.0 am Click here for more details and the BIO
7th October Lecture
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What’s in a Crack? A closer look at the Paintings of Stanhope Forbes RA & the Newlyn School of Painters – With Sarah Cove
Following the Lecture, you are invited to join the Chairman and committee for a chat over a glass of wine. Cheese and nibbles will also be served.
Day of Special Interest – on Monday the 6 September 10am till 3.30pm Village Hall, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3JZ.
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From Downton To Gatsby Jewellery & Fashion 1890 To 1929 with Andrew Prince
There are still places available for what promises to be a day of outstanding Special Interest. Those wishing to attend will need to book. This will be a particular ‘Special Day’ as it will probably be the first opportunity for us to gather in person rather than on Zoom!
Blackwater AGM
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Don’t forget on Thursday 1st July the lecture on Versailles is preceded by thr Blackwater AGM. The meeting (on (Zoom) starts at 10.00am. All members welcome to attend.
July Lecture – Thursday 1st July
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Vaux le Vicomte”Fit for a King”: The Inspiration Behind Versailles Palace
Carole Petipher
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June Lecture Friday 4th June
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Virtual Visits
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Advance notice of the next Virtual Visit with details to follow.
Chairman’s Letter May 2021
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For the latest letter from David Anderson. Click below for the letter.
The Age of Jazz – May 13th Lecture on Zoom
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The May lecture explores the history of Jazz and how the genre developed with Sandy Burnett
Day of Special Interest – Monday 6th September 2021 –
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From Downton To Gatsby Jewellery & Fashion 1890 To1929 with Andrew Prince
Those wishing to attend the Day of Special Interest will need to book and pay now, as all the cheques that we held for the original date have been destroyed as they were out of date. This will be a particular ‘Special Day’ as it will probably be the first opportunity for us to gather in person rather than on Zoom!