Broadwindsor Art Friends – Exhibition In Beaminster

A new exhibition has opened at the Yarn Barton Centre in Fleet Street, Beaminster, featuring the work of Broadwindsor Art Friends – Donna Heys, John Iveson, Liz Ridley, Norma Roberts, Dorothy Rowe and Dave Shaw.

They are a small group of friends who are also amateur artists. They meet in a studio on a very informal basis twice weekly, to paint, draw or work on any individual project they choose.

There is no fee involved, nor tuition – just a group of friends drinking copious amounts of coffee and having a chat.

The friends all recognise that without a set session time, creativity would take a back seat to other parts of their lives in general.

Having these meeting times ensures they set aside time to enjoy their art. And of course they share ideas and ask advice of each other.

Please call in and take a look at what they do 🙂

The exhibition runs until the end of April.

Contact Yarn Barton Centre: yarnbartoncentre@yahoo.com or
Telephone: 01308 862715

Donna Heys. Photo credit: Margery Hookings

Donna Heys was one of the artists who took part in the ‘Place I Love‘ launch in October ’21.

The Place I Love and the unveiling of our village map is on Saturday, 12th February at the Comrades Hall, 2-4pm. More info HERE.

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Make A Valentine Heart – Saturday, 5th February

At the Gallery Of Makers in Redlands Yard on Saturday, 5th February 2022 from 10am-1pm (Other times are now available) – Make your own driftwood heart for VALENTINE’S DAY.

You are welcome as an individual or with a partner or friend.

The cost of the workshop is £50 – to produce one individual (wall hanging) heart, approximately 55cm square in size.

During the workshop you will be using hand/air tools, to nail/screw wood/materials to each other. Using templates to help shape, then picking/sorting your own choice of wood/or other materials to make your own driftwood art.

Please be aware – Participants will be standing at a workbench (set at approximately kitchen counter height. should you require a stool or chair, please inform us at point of booking.

Please note: The end time of workshop stated, is an estimation depending on how many participants attend. Each participant’s payment is for one driftwood item to be made.

Book your tickets HERE.

Please direct any queries to Clare Colby: hello@galleryofmakers.co.uk.

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Drimpton Outdoor Christmas Market – Saturday, 11th December

Drimpton’s Outdoor Christmas Market starts at 4pm in the car park of the Village Hall.

Lots of stalls
Mulled wine & Cider
Hot drinks & Mince pies
Raffle

Proceeds go to the Village Hall & Clic Sargent (Young Lives vs. Cancer).

Please direct your queries to:

Francesca – 01308 8676I7,
Lesley – 01308 86724I or
Kate – 01308 868843.

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Drimpton’s Outdoor Christmas Market – Saturday, 11th December

After the success of their 1st Outdoor Christmas Market last year which so many enjoyed, Drimpton are planning their 2nd OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS MARKET to be held in the open at Drimpton Village Hall on Saturday 11th December from 4pm. (Weather and Covid permitting!)

Just like last year, the Market will have gazebos for stalls and braziers for warmth, so we should be able to socially distance and stay safe while enjoying ourselves. If you have a gazebo you could lend them for the day, that would be really very helpful.

Maybe you would like to have a stall and trade? There will be no charge for your pitch, but a donation would be appreciated as the Market’s proceeds will be split between CLIC SARGENT (which delivers care to children with cancer and their families) and Drimpton Village Hall.

As well as individual stalls there will be a village stall, and contributions for it would be wonderful. No jumble please.

If you would like to book a stall/pitch, or if you would like somebody to collect your donations for the village stall, or if have a spare gazebo you can lend, please contact:

Francesca – 01308 8676I7,
Lesley – 01308 86724I or
Kate – 01308 868843.

More details will follow, and this will include news about Santa, Carols, Lights and maybe some surprise entertainment at the Christmas Market…

Advent windows:

Rev. Jo is coordinating Broadwindsor’s Advent windows (More HERE) and Francesca Hurrell is Drimpton’s coordinator.

Last Christmas, Drimpton’s villagers produced a fabulous display of Advent windows around the village (as shown in the picture) and they were a great success, with different households creating a display so each day from the 1st to 24th December had a window. The windows created a wonderful Yuletide atmosphere throughout the village, with many people venturing out each evening to view the latest creations. They are planning to do them again this year.

The theme this time is ‘The Heart of Christmas’, which can be interpreted in any way you choose, the more imaginative the better!

On the first night there will be just one window lit. On the next night a second window will join in. On the next night a third, and so on till we hope there is a whole chain of illuminated decorated windows around the village.

If you would like to participate, let Francesca know on 01308 8676I7 with a preferred date and you’ll be added to the list 🙂

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