There never seems an ideal time to do this as things are moving at a huge pace. But we’ve finally hit the Bournemouth Echo – twice!! – so it must be happening. Thanks to Genevieve Talon for her persistence, as there was a good article on Monday. This followed a short piece the previous week – as in the photo below.

 

If you are new to the whole concept of an Art Exhibition, firstly check out the Art page. Following our successful music event in 2011 we decided to follow up with something else that would attract the interest and attention of the wider public – not just Amnesty followers. An Art Exhibition appeared an ideal medium, as the theme of human rights would also given opportunity to create discussion and debate around Amnesty Internationals work.

Over the past 8 months a small sub-committee has got the project off the ground. From our initial enquires it became clear that the event couldn’t happen in 2013, as most venues were already booked. But we have now lined up venues such as Christchurch Priory, Red House museum, St Peters Church and the Lighthouse in Poole – with negotiations continuing with others. The main exhibition looks set for Spring 2014 (the Lighthouse may well be Autumn – wait for updates!).

Energy has also been spent contacting 6th Form College Art Tutors and  professional and amateur artists and art groups. We have distributed our leaflet far and wide. We have started to get enquiries about how to submit entries. Its happening! [Read more…]

On Saturday 13th April we held another Quiz Night in Christchurch at ye Olde George Inn.

David and Rosemary Brown both created and set the questions, and kept proceedings in order. The evening raised nearly £150, and proved very enjoyable.

We were the last event in the Barn at Ye Olde George prior to a major revamp – or as it says on their Facebook page “a complete Make Over that would make Gok proud”. I’m sure that means something to some people! But considering we pay for the privilage of using the Barn (our Autumn Quiz venues have been free), it really was in need of some care and attention.

 

We look forward to seeing the new barn next spring – so long as there is no price rise. David and Rosemary have offered to continue to host our spring quiz, but we need some new talent for the Autumn. We have the venue – the Britannia Inn, Lower Parkstone – but need both a Quiz Setter and Quiz Master. If you would be interested in helping with either (or both) roles, please get in touch. But many thanks again to David and Rosemary for another great quiz in Christchurch.