Liphook Community Magazine - Spring 2015

2015 Spring Appeal
Most residents of the Parish will be aware that their
quarterly Magazine is compiled and delivered free-of-charge
by volunteers from within the community.
Much unpaid work is done to get the magazine to you and
we owe a huge vote of thanks to all these individuals
involved in both compilation and distribution. There are
however unavoidable expenses to be paid and each issue
currently costs nearly £3,500 to produce.
Most of these costs are met by income from advertising and
we are very grateful to all those companies and individuals
that support us in this way. There is however a shortfall.
As we do not receive any financial support from the Parish
Council we must rely on donations, particularly from
residents, to fill the 'gap'.
We hope you agree that the Magazine continues to be of an
unusually high standard for a community of this size and we
are constantly looking to further improve its scope and
appearance. To help us achieve these objectives can we ask
for your help by contributing whatever you can - be it large
or small - to our annual Spring Appeal?
You will find a slip inserted in this issue for inclusion with
your contribution; please send to our Treasurers address:
John Anthistle, 73 Shepherds Way, Liphook, GU30 7HH
Alternatively donations can be left at: Gables News, The
Square.
Would you please make any cheques payable to Liphook
Community Magazine
Thank you,
John Anthistle
BLACS is offering some fantastic
demonstrations and workshops
to kick-start 2015. There are
also plans afoot for a summer
expedition to Southampton Art
Gallery with promises of a special
viewing of the archived work that
is not always on public display.
The annual exhibition looks like being one of the most
exciting yet, with work from some new members
being on show for the first time. The dates for your
diary are 29th - 31st May 2015 (Millennium Centre,
Liphook). The Friday night is a private viewing, but
Saturday and Sunday are open to the public. Please
keep an eye out for local signs nearer the show for
exact timings, but it is usually late morning until about
5pm each day.
BLACS Evening Programme:
3rd March Vic Bearcroft Pastel on velour
7th April Jane Dwight Chinese brush
5th May Andy Tubbs Painting with an Ipad
29th - 31st May
ANNUAL EXHIBITION
7th July Tina Bolton Photography for artists
All of the above take place on Tuesdays ,usually
between 7.30-9.30pm with a refreshment break in the
middle. Each demonstrator is a renowned artist and
usually draws in a crowd of BLACS members and some
visitors too. Members get the demonstrations free as
part of their annual £25 membership; visitors pay £5
on the night and can just turn up unannounced.
Parking is available across the road at the supermarket.
BLACS is a very friendly society made up of many talented
local artists and enthusiastic art fans. We are always
looking for new members and there is no complicated
joining process: no interviews, submissions of work,
etc. If you are interested in art and craft, come along
and see what we do yourself. If you would prefer to
get further information first, please e-mail Alison
Bundy at yobund@yahoo.com
Bramshott, Liphook & District Horticultural Society
2015 Programme of Events
19th March Talk - “Magnificent Magnolia’s ”
Peter Herring
Church Centre 7.45pm
11th April Spring Show
Bring & Buy Plant Sale including sale of
Fuchsias and Chillies for Summer and
Autumn Show Classes
Church Centre 2.00 – 4.00pm
7th June Summer Party
4th July Savill Garden - Visit
18th July Summer Show
Bring & Buy Plant Sales
Church Centre 2.00 – 4.00pm
5th Sept
15th Oct
19th Nov
Autumn Show
Bring & Buy Plant Sale. Sale of Daffodil
bulbs for Spring Show Class
Church Centre 2.00 – 4.00pm
AGM & Quiz
Bring & Buy Plant Sale
Church Centre 7.45pm
Social Evening
Talk - “The Modern Kitchen Garden”
Barry Newman
Church Centre 7.45pm
For further information on BL&DHS please
contact Helen Brown 01428 722875
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