A Pre-Christmas Visit to Stanford Hall, Leicestershire

A group of about 30 members took up the invitation to enjoy a visit to Stanford Hall on 17 December 2025 for a tour of the hall and a Festive Afternoon Tea. We were greeted by the owners Nick and Lucy Fothergill and given an amusing introductory talk about the family’s history and how they came to be at Stanford Hall, which was built in 1697 to replace the old manor in Stanford which they had previously occupied.

Forthcoming Schedule 2026

The Arts Society Lunesdale

Programme of Lectures 2026

17th February

Opium – Seduction, Greed, Art

Amanda Herries

17th March

There´s More to Life than Lowry : Painting in Northern Britain in the 20th Century

Ed Williams

21st April

An Ideal Partnership : Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll

James Bolton

19th May

Salvador Dalí : Deluded and Dangerous or Daring and Different?

ART BAGS FOR YOUNG CREATIVES IN APPLEBY- IN- WESTMORLAND

Art Bags for Young Creatives in Appleby-in-Westmorland

In December 2025, around 60 art bags were delivered to Appleby-in-Westmorland Food Bank to be shared with children aged between 3 and 16. The bags were created to give young people the opportunity to explore their creativity at home, particularly at a time of year that can be challenging for families.

Lecture 14 January 2026 Wilde about Oscar: famous for being famous and infamous by Simon Whitehouse

A frosty morning in January did not deter members and visitors to the Horsham Arts Society’s first lecture of the year. Most of us know about Oscar Wilde’s life, his rise to fame as a playwright, his witticisms and his tragic demise. However, as with all great stories, it is the way they are told and we were totally captivated by our knowledgeable and vivacious raconteur Simon Whitehouse.

What a welcome! New Members Coffee Morning

What a welcome! Coffee and cake at the Hydro Hotel!!!

The only thing larger than the slices of delicious cake this morning was the size of the welcome new members were given in the Drawing Room of the Hydro Hotel by the Eastbourne Arts Society committee.

Stepping into the warm of the hotel reception from the cold,crisp but sunny morning, I was greeted by Maggie who was showing new members where to put their coats and inviting them to sport a name badge.

Newsletter January 2026

Our December local lecturer, Olaf Winkler, journalist, architecture critic, guide and artist, introduced his lecture with a presentation of the book Bruxelles Art Deco by Cecile Dubois, which gives seven walks which you can do on foot or by bike to discover the many different aspects of Art Deco and modernist architecture in various neighbourhoods throughout Brussels.

The Arts Society Mallorca Launches Art Fusion

To further strengthen our connection with the island’s vibrant art scene, the Arts Society Mallorca is delighted to launch Art Fusion, a new platform showcasing the work of local artists across multiple genres. The inaugural exhibition will take place on 26 February at the SkyLight Gallery of Hotel Artmadams.

Trip to Budapest

More than twenty members of our Arts Society flew out in October 2025 for a short but fascinating trip discovering the rich cultural city of Budapest.

KNOWSLEY HALL MARKS 25 YEARS OF DEDICATION FROM ARTS SOCIETY MEMBERS

Knowsley Hall

Visit to the Gurdwara in Gravesend

We are delighted to announce that a visit for members of the Arts Society to the Gravesend Gurdwara has been arranged for Tuesday 20th January 2026 from 1.30pm to 4pm.

The visit will include a guided tour, a talk and the opportunity to ask questions. Refreshments will also be provided.

The visit will be led by volunteers from the Gurdwara and there is no charge. However, donations are welcome and we would suggest a donation of £2 - £5 per head.

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