Events Diary - January 2020
Weds 8th 7.30pm Axminster Historical Society Talk: History of Shute House.
Historian Bijan Omrani reveals the romantic and tempestuous history of Shute House and the families who lived there. The secret lives of the Victorian and Edwardian gentry, their lost writings, and the tragedies which made Shute national news in the 19th century; a brilliant and extraordinary story which has partly been forgotten and partly suppressed. Annual membership £10, guest entry £2 per talk
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. For more info please phone 07747 636810
Fri 10th 10.30am - 3pm ‘By the Loom’ Dalwood Pavilion
Come along and learn new skills or use old ones with a friendly and supportive group. Everyone welcome: beginners and the more experienced. £3
Dalwood Pavilion, EX13 7EW. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Sat 11th 10am - 3pm Craft Workshop “Hand Embroidery For Beginners”
Learn the best 15 hand embroidery stitches. Produce a sampler and then use the stitches in a creative project. Tutor: Jan Dimond, £16
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Mon 13th 1pm - 3.30pm Modern Floral Watercolour Workshop
An introduction to painting winter snowdrops in watercolour. Learn the basic techniques: laying a wash, brushes, paints and paper, etc. Suitable for beginners. Tutor: Gina Youens. Contact tutor for material list 07703 246481. £16
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Tue 14th 2pm Time for Tea “Eyes Along The Coast”
Nick Cole, Watchkeeper for the National Coastwatch Institution will talk to us about his duties and much more. Coastwatch is a voluntary organisation which keeps a visual watch on our Jurassic Coast. £3
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Sat 18th 10am - 3pm Craft Workshop “Transfer Printing/Painting with surface embellishment”
Design, paint and then transfer image onto fabric. Use machine and hand embroidery, beads and buttons to embellish. Tutor: Jan Dimond, £16
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Fri 24th 10.30am - 3pm ‘By the Loom’ Axminster
Come along and learn new skills or use old ones with a friendly and supportive group. Everyone welcome: beginners and the more experienced. £3
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
Mon 27th 2pm Monthly Movie “Downton Abbey”
Continuing the story of the Crawley family. Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the Crawley family learns that King George V and Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the servants learn that the king and queen travel with their own chefs and attendants - setting the stage for an impromptu scheme and other shenanigans. £5
The Bradshaw Meeting Room, Thomas Whitty House, Silver Street, Axminster EX13 5AH. To book please phone Jane on 01404 831207
FEBRUARY 2020 EVENTS
Weds 5th 7.30pm Axminster Historical Society Talk: Devon Festivals
Robert Hesketh delves into the origins of Devon’s rich variety of festivals, many deeply rooted in the county’s history and folklore. He tells of Flaming Tar Barrels, Hot Pennies, Wassailing, Raising the Glove, Ale Tasting, Tip Tip Toeing and much more besides.
Tue 11th 2pm Time for Tea. Malcolm Miller talks about the history of Miller’s Farm Shop and the French Connection. £3
Fri 14th 9am Coach Outing. Visit Ikea Store, then on to Topsham and/or Darts Farm. Pickups Chard, Tatworth, Axminster, Honiton. £13 (AH members £11.70) – coach only.
Fri 14th 10.30am - 3pm ‘By the Loom’. Dalwood Pavilion
Come along and learn new skills or use old ones with a friendly and supportive group. Everyone welcome: beginners and the more experienced. £3
Sat 15th 1 - 3.30pm Modern Floral Watercolour Workshop II. An introduction to painting spring flowers tulips and daffodils in watercolour. Learn the basic techniques: laying a wash, brushes, paints and paper, etc. Suitable for beginners and intermediates. Tutor: Gina Youens. Contact tutor for a material list 07703 246481. £16
Mon 24th 2pm Monthly Movie “Judy”
Legendary performer Judy Garland arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. For many people, Judy Garland's story is the story of Hollywood: a natural talent who grew up in front of the movie camera, the pressures of fame that consumed her and the tragedy she eventually met. In this new biopic, we revisit the last few months of her life: the booing crowds, the empty bank accounts, and the custody battle to come. It’s less the portrait of the glamorous Judy Garland forever young and singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and more the wounded figure still unsure if she could perform again the next night. Stars Renee Zellweger as Judy. £5
Fri 28th 10.30am - 3pm ‘By the Loom’ Axminster
Come along and learn new skills or use old ones with a friendly and supportive group. Everyone welcome: beginners and the more experienced. £3
Sat 29th 10am - 3pm Craft Workshop “Hand Embroidery For Beginners”
Learn the best 15 hand embroidery stitches. Produce a sampler and then use the stitches in a creative project. Tutor: Jan Dimond, £16
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