Bentley Priory Museum

posted: Wednesday, 26th June 2024

We're going through a crazy heatwave here in London and being high up in a very cramped & stuffy bell tower with 6-8 people working really only adds to the heat so it was a welcome break during ringing sessions today to pop to Bentley Priory Museum for some lunch and a quick walk of their...

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Fireworks Blasting Chamber

posted: Friday, 21st June 2024

I'm a big fan of the work of Bompas & Parr and think over the years I've been to at least 8 of their 'events' over the years and so when an email came out offering the chance to enter the "world's first Architectural Blasting Chamber" I snapped up one of the limited tickets (a good job as they...

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Screenprinting Workshop

posted: Thursday, 20th June 2024

A fun, colourful & messy day learning to screenprint at Print Club London today.

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Summer 2024 Secret Beadalong Essentials

posted: Wednesday, 19th June 2024

Today the 'Essentials' file (and video links if you have signed-up for that option) have been sent out and these contain all the techniques, terminology, tips & tricks needed for the project which as always is a surprise..

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Seal Spotting

posted: Wednesday, 12th June 2024

I'm always up for a cliff-top walk and add in some seal spotting and I can't resist.

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St Nicholas Chapel

posted: Tuesday, 11th June 2024

A wander around St Ives today with some lovely meals & shopping plus a trip up to St Nicholas Chapel.

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Smeatons Pier

posted: Monday, 10th June 2024

One of my favourite paintings is of Smeaton's lighthouse by Tracey Oldham and I can never resist a walk along Smeaton's Pier at any time of day.

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Cornwall 2024

posted: Saturday, 8th June 2024

A trip down to Cornwall and our first day here began with clifftop walks over the beach and ended with watching the sun set over the sea

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Van Cleef & Arpels - The Poetry Of Time

posted: Friday, 7th June 2024

A real treat to visit the Van Cleef & Arpels - Poetry of Time exhibition and enjoy a private tour of all the stunning pieces on show and be completely dazzled by the beauty & creativity on display.

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Inspiration All Around

posted: Thursday, 6th June 2024

I'm always looking for inspiration whether that's colour, shapes, textures or even just senses of things the way certain colours can remind you of the beach or bring back a memory.

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