| July |
17th July
Gates open 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm | Summer Lecture
with Richard Holmes
An entertaining evening with military historian, author and broadcaster Professor Richard Holmes CBE.
Admission by pre-booked ticket only. £15, includes wine or soft drink and nibbles. Free parking in our field.
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18th July
| Gilbert White Day
Gilbert White was born 289 years ago today so join us for a celebration of his birthday with traditional crafts, demonstrations and activities including lacemaking, garden tours, costumed characters and much more!
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25th July
10am - 4pm | Watercolour Workshop
With Jan Harbon
Techniques, colour and composition covered while painting some of the flowers from Gilbert White's garden. All ability levels welcome.
£49, includes refreshments and a light lunch.
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| August |
8th-16th August
| Family Exhibition: Houses in Miniature
by Barbara Sanders
A wonderful collection of unique and exquisitely decorated dolls houses.
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| September |
| 5th September - 4th October | Exhibition: A Garden Calendar
By Jan Harbon
Renowned local artist Jan Harbon's watercolour paintings illustrate Gilbert White's garden and the surrounding countryside he loved throughout the seasons.
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26th September
| Watercolour Workshop
With Jan Harbon
Techniques, colour and composition covered while painting some of the flowers from Gilbert White's garden. All ability levels welcome.
£49, includes refreshments and a light lunch.
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12th & 13th September
10am - 4pm | Wildlife Painting Workshop
With Jonathan Pointer
All experience levels welcome. Participants can attend either course, for one or both of the days; and if they chose to attend the first one they may like to attend the second one which can act as a follow up session. Jonathon offers instruction in technique, composition and other aspects of creating and selling work in a variety of mediums.
£49 per day or £95 per weekend, includes refreshments and a light lunch on both days. |
| October |
24th October
5pm - 8pm | Observational Astronomy for Beginners Workshop
With David Baxter
The course covers an introduction to the night sky; finding your way around it, types of equipment and a practical session in our grounds on observing and basic photography.
£25, includes tea & coffee.
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