Loving Our Landscape

Waveney & Blyth Arts, the voluntary organisation that promotes the unique arts and landscape of the area, has had one of its most successful years to date.

 Photos: Sarah Cannell and 3 works from the River Art Trail 2014

On Saturday 1st November it will be celebrating this success, and its plans for 2015, at Loving Our Landscape its annual conference event at The Cut in Halesworth. Speakers will include landscape artist Sarah Cannell, who curated the first River Art Trail around the River Waveney Trust site (former Otter Trust) at Earsham, Elizabeth Bracken the winner of Waveney Words Poetry Competition and Pat Holtom who co-ordinates the creative walks programme.

“Each year we organise a whole raft of creative events under the title Celebrate the Waveney & Blyth”, commented Nicky Stainton, the Chair of Waveney & Blyth Arts.” This year we had 22 events and almost 1400 people got involved in walks, workshops and competitions or attended the exhibitions, performances and talks. We have had tremendous feedback and visitors particularly enjoyed the sculpture trail organised with the River Waveney Trust. This was a trial event and we were thrilled that over 600 people came along and said how much they liked the combination of art and landscape.”

As well as the speakers there will be Conversation Cafes to discuss ideas and activities for next year, and a News Slot where artists and organisations can promote their events and activities. “It is a great place to find out what is happening in the area and to meet other people who are doing all sorts of creative things, ” Nicky added.

The event runs from 10.30am to 1pm and costs £7 for the event alone or £20 for the event and membership of Waveney & Blyth Arts through till 31st December 2015. Contact Jan on 01986 895227 or [email protected] for further information.

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Loving Our Landscape

A stimulating event illustrating artists’ responses to the landscape of the Waveney & Blyth Valleys

plus a chance to hear about, and shape, future activities

Saturday 1st November 2014 10.30am to 1.00pm

• Art in the Environment – Sarah Cannell, Visual Artist & Curator • Waveney & Blyth Words 2014 Poetry Competition
• Creative Walks – Pat Holtom, Chair of W&BA Walks Sub-Group • Creative Media – Simon Raven from The Cut Media Centre
• Introducing the areas’ Arts Centres & Festivals

Plus discussion groups, arts news, and Waveney & Blyth Arts’ annual general meeting.

The Cut Arts Centre

New Cut, Halesworth IP19 8BY
Registration and tea/coffee from 10am onwards
Tickets : £7 available from The Cut (08456 732123 or [email protected])

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Membership of Waveney & Blyth Arts – Special Offer

Anyone attending Loving Our Landscape can renew their membership or join W&BA for just £13. This is a special rate for both individuals (usual cost £15) and organisations (usual cost of associate membership £20). Membership will run till 31 December 2015 (ie 14 months). WHAT A BARGAIN!

For this Special Offer phone Jan on 01986 895227 or email [email protected] For information on membership benefits visit www.waveneyandblytharts.com

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