Hi all who are booked in for this visit. There is some confusion re rail strike. It looks like there may be some disruption for our travelling, We will need a backup travel plan.
Keep in touch and stay safe – Maureen
This Iconic building is hosting the Turner Prize this year.
Love it or loath it, we are braving the ( art?) once again after a few years break. I know we will be shocked and surprised by what’s on offer and will hear “I could do that or my grandkids can do better”
Friday January 6th meet at venue.1.15 pm for 1.30 pm start. Free entry £5. Talk
Booking is essential at desk with Maureen or Jan. Only 20 places are available due to number restrictions at Tate.
Ten lovely items painted by some of our group at Pottery event.
A relaxing time was had by all , painting, talking and laughing whats not to like?
Possibly will do another trip next year, watch this apace
A visit to the Atkinson Gallery, Southport on Wed. Dec 7th
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Although I wont be able to attend 11th October talk by an expert from Ashmolean ,Oxford.
I want those who can attend to do so as it would be a shame to miss .
I am so sad not to be able to go but I will be away.Degas in Kirkby
The new date for this extra visit is Friday November 11th.
Any one who can’t attend on October 11th is welcome to join us .
Please book at desk usual fees apply.
Take care
Maureen
The ‘national gallery masterpiece tour‘ will go on display in the Kirkby Gallery from 10 October to 17 December 2022
We plan to visit on Tuesday Oct. 11th at 2pm.
Donation of £6 with £3 refundable requested.
This may prove popular so book early at desk Tuesday with me or Jan Martin.
Take care – Maureen
This exquisite exhibition of jewellery will mesmerise visitors to Lady Lever Art Gallery this autumn as part of the gallery’s centenary year celebrations.
Pure Brilliance: The Boodles Story will showcase the jewellery brand’s 200 year story and show how Liverpool has helped shape the company’s growth, from a family jewellery business to purveyors of some of the most stunning jewels in the world.
See how the heritage of Liverpool’s vibrant and creative jewellery industry in the late 19th century created a market for good quality jewellery and metalwork, for which Boodles soon acquired a reputation.
We are doing self guided visit to this brilliant exhibition , no tours on offer.
Wednesday November 2nd call into u3a Tuesday to book.
We will probably meet at venue 12 noon for 1.30 pm
Nice cafe on site. contact Maureen or Jan
We had a wonderful tour given by Niall Hodson from Williamson Gallery, Birkenhead. His enthusiasm is infectious. Even though this is probably one of the most inaccessible galleries we visit , the effort was worthwhile.
If you want nostalgia this is for you. The Ladybird books are very collectable so if you have some hidden away, hang on to them. So much personal information available about each artists contribution.
On view until September 10th, it’s a must to visit, only three venues included in England so far and its FREE. Next stop, Northumberland in 2024
Take care – Maureen
We had a lovely tour of Lytham St Annes Beautiful Byzantine Church, ( grade two listed ) welcomed by Jan and Janet with tea and biscuits.
The windows tell the story of the church,from the humble beginnings to present day.
After a nice lunch in the West Wing of Lytham Hall, we had an extensive tour of the many art works by two well informed guides.
The last part of this eclectic day was an art trail around the ground aided with a map, to spot the transport posters (twelve in total) which all had ubiquitous sunrays across the Fylde coast.
There is a nice tea room,, plants for sale and antiques area
The exhibition is on until September 30th