Because the Night
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, many of us choose to hunker down. But what if we found ways to embrace the hours after dark? To inspire you on this early November evening, we welcome two writers who explore all things nocturnal in their work. As chief theatre critic for The…
Read MoreExhibition of Book Covers
Melvyn Warren-Smith is a professional artist from Stroud who studied fine art in London and went on to win a David Murray Landscape Scholarship from the Royal Academy of Arts. For many years he worked as a highly sought-after illustrator specialising in book covers for romantic fiction, collaborating with authors such as Catherine Cookson, Maeve…
Read MoreChurch Crawling
Churches carry the genes and culture of our past in a vivid and enduring way. Rachel Morley is a building conservator and Director of the Friends of Friendless Churches. With its title taken from the words of John Betjeman, her debut book Church Crawling is an enchanting, impassioned love letter to our parish churches which,…
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Street creativity is all about solving problems in imaginative ways, using whatever happens to be at hand. It’s about quick thinking and making the most of your surroundings, whether it be turning discarded materials into useful tools, or finding inventive ways to solve everyday challenges using whatever is available. In this event from our friends…
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