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John will look at each attendee’s painting or drawing in turn, o ering a perspective on the various elements within it. He might, for example, highlight its strengths or suggest aspects that could be handled in di erent ways. “The atmosphere at this event is always friendly and sociable,” explains Frances, Waterside Art Group’s secretary. “John is an excellent teacher with a huge body of knowledge of art history and techniques, so the review evening is a valuable chance to learn from him and to talk about art. It’s really good fun, too!” In the spirit of making art as accessible as possible, the event will be open to everyone not just Art Group members; anyone with an interest in art will be most welcome. Each attendee can bring one painting or drawing for John to review or, if they don’t want to bring a picture, they can simply listen, learn and enjoy the evening. Entry is £5 per person. Starting promptly at 7.30pm, the event will last for up to two hours with a short break halfway through, when teas, co ee, hot chocolate etc will be available to buy from the Community Centre café. Waterside Art Group meets on Tuesday evenings, usually from 7pm to 9pm, at Hythe and Dibden Community Centre in Brinton Lane, o Jones Lane, Hythe SO45 6DU. Membership costs just £65 a year, which gives members the chance to attend weekly meetings and to show and sell their artwork at A painting being reviewed last year at Waterside Art Group Gold and Silver Roadshows Many people are totally unaware of the value of unusual and old items that they own and are just hidden away in drawers around the house. Dealers are now paying record high prices for old jewellery and gold and silver objects and collectables. Most unusual gold and silver items are no longer fashionable but there are still collectors that will pay record high prices for your old gold and silver jewellery, and items. Wristwatches and old fashioned pocket watches can surprise you with their values and you will be amazed by the amount that is currently being o ered for such items. Even old broken or squashed items of jewellery and silver are valuable and worth having appraised. Bullion Investments and Acquisitions are holding Gold and Silver Roadshows locally, 10.30am–4pm at: Bartley Lodge Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Cadnam SO40 2NR on Wednesday 8th April and Thursday 9th April, Moorhill House Hotel, Ringwood BH24 4AH on Friday 10th April and e Angel and Blue Pig in Lymington on Saturday 11th April. For more information visit: www.goldandsilverroadshow.co.uk or call: 07378 965411. For those interested in poetry a new group was set up recently, e Minstead and New Forest Poetry Group. In a relatively short period the group now has a loyal following with locals around the area, but they would love to welcome a few more like minded people on board. It was initiated for all those interested in poetry, either writing reading reciting or listening whilst others read, it might be your own work or not it’s whatever you prefer. e Group meets monthly at All Saints Church Minstead (close to e Trusty Servant) on the second Thursday of the month 2.30pm-4.30pm (excluding December). ey are an easy going group who listen but do not contradict others work, although constructive comments are welcome. At present the group has about 8/10 regular members with others on the books attending when they can. If you are interested and feel this is something you would enjoy and like to be part of you would be made most welcome. Do go along to a taster session at any time, a call to David on: 07910 522046 to inform him of your planned visit would be much appreciated. Or if you prefer an initial chat call David, if he misses your call leave your details (or email address) and he will return your call. Minstead and New Forest Poetry Group the summer exhibition. Why not go along on a Tuesday evening for a free “taster” session? Or for further details about the Group and other events visit: www.watersideartgroup. co.uk or email: secretary@ watersideartgroup.co.uk
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