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Issue 21 March to June 2008. Welcome to the latest edition of the best newsletter in the world!!! |  |
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GALLERY EXHIBITIONS March 15th to 29th April A GLASS APART Until the end of April our Gallery will feature the work of 5 of the West Country’s finest glass artists who between them use a variety of techniques to create stunning pieces of contemporary craftwork. Gregg Anston-Race, a member of the Guild of Master Cratsmen, has a studio in Holsworthy and from here he creates fused glass designs that take inspiration from the natural, organic surroundings of north Devon & Cornwall. For Gregg, “working with glass is not just a job, it’s a passion” and this comes through in all his work from large panels to intricate jewellery. Stained glass is the chosen medium of our second exhibitor Inka Gabrielle from Totnes. Calm light is at the center of Inka’s work. She makes lights that are kept in white opaque and opalescent glass with the inclusion of pebbles, shells, crystals, slate and antique glass. All her lamps are set on wooden bases out of ash, elm or oak and every one is finished to the highest standard. Sue MacGillivray works with blown glass - a skill she developed as a house designer at Dartington Crystal. Sue spent several years teaching in South Africa and her work is clearly influenced by African body adornment and woodcarving. It is characterised by strong jewel-like colours and the reflective quality of the carved glass effects. Steve Robinson, was an established metal artist before he discovered that the medium of glass allowed far greater fluidity and spontaneity. His current work tends towards decorative abstract rather than functionality and comes in a variety of sculptural forms. Lawrence West, our fifth artist, has recently finished an MA at Plymouth college of Art and Design where he works as the lab technician in the glass blowing studio. His work is inspired by calligraphy and the shapes found in Arabic and oriental languages. Initially Lawrence used layers of colour in his work but as his work has developed the colour has been replaced by clear glass. The work resembles sculptural, symbolic icicles. May 3rd to end June BEACHED During May and June we are delighted to present a major exhibition on the theme of beaches, taking inspiration from our neighbouring East Devon Heritage Coast. Artists involved will include the extraordinary abstract landscape painter Kathy Woolner, outstanding ceramicist John Woolner, large-scale digital photographer Carol Ballenger and South Devon glass artist Wendy Smart. More information will appear on our Website nearer the time. |
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RESTAURANT NEWS Friday March 28th Wine & Food Tasting Evening. Ed Chester, our Head Chef, will serve a selection of starters, main courses and desserts, all with a spring theme. Claire Roberts from Christopher Piper Wines will be with us to offer a tasting of various wines to complement each course and to offer us the benefit of her extensive knowledge. The evening costs £27.50 (inclusive of all food and wine plus coffee) and can be booked by telephoning 01395 567041 (sold out fast last year!). Wednesday April 23rd. St George’s Day Shakespearian Feast It’s the great Bard’s birthday so, following the success of our Burn’s night feast, we thought that this was an opportunity to come up with something a little more English. A fantastic 3 course meal with full waitress service and light-hearted entertainment from Chris Hardy all for £25 per head. Call now on 567041to book a table. Food To Go - our take out food service is proving very popular. Remember - you can order tarts, roulades, soups and lots of other delicious main courses and desserts with 48 hours notice. BAKERY & SHOP NEWS Bakery Classes. In January and February our Head Baker, Roy Hamilton, shared his vast experience with some very lucky people in a series of bread baking classes. So successful were these that Roy has offered 4 more sessions this June (Tuesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th). The classes are for 2 hours (11am - 1pm) and cost £20 per session. We’ll be putting together a programme soon but if you’re interested in attending please let us know now by calling 01395 568521. English Wine Week. Come along to our Devon Foods Shop on Saturday May 24th and have a taste of some fantastic Devon wines as we celebrate English Wine Week. |
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MILLING DATES Thursday 20th March, Tuesday 8th April, Thursday 24th April, Tuesday 6th May, Thursday 29th May, Thursday 5th June, Tuesday 17th June & Thursday 26th June. Our team of millers usually operate between 11am & 12.30pm and from 2pm to 3pm. - do come along and watch - it's poetry in motion! |
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MAKE YOUR OWN FANTASTIC NECKLACE! On Saturday 5th April we are hosting a visit by Doreen Hart who, between 11am and 4pm, will have a stall in our Courtyard. Doreen is a leading ceramic bead maker and visitors will have the opportunity to thread their very own beautiful necklace from the gorgeous beads that Doreen will have on display |
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DREAMING OF SUMMER We have a stunning house to rent in magnificent countryside just 20 minutes from the Dordogne in South West France (an hour from Bregerac - fly direct from Exeter). Sleeps up to 8, games room, satellite TV, private pool, huge garden and private oak forest. Lots of wildlife, fabulous walking and cycling, water sports. Close to Peche Merle prehistoric caves, Rocamadour, Cahors. If you’re interested we’re offering a reduction on the standard tariff for 2008 only. Call Claire or Bob on 01404 813004. |
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