Mar/Apr 2024

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South Woodford Village Gazette
The Woodford Arts Group are delighted
to present an inclusive celebration
of local artists to be held at the
Sir James Hawkey Hall this March. Joining
us are Art Group Wanstead and Essex Art
Club, collectively offering a stimulating
celebration of the visual arts.
© John Rowlands © Leila Skye
© Ged Rumak
© Nataly Kenny
Irrepressibly creative, painters, printmakers,
sculptors and artists working in a variety
of media reflect the thoughts, ideas and
talents in Woodford and Wanstead and the
surrounding area. Recognising the importance
of nurturing new voices in the art world, the
work of sixth-form students from Woodford
County High School will also be showcased.
Opportunities to exhibit, view and purchase
original art from local artists are rare in the
local area. Recognising this, when the Hawkey
Hall became available, the Woodford Arts
Group decided its spring exhibition should be
open to all local art groups to exhibit. When
purchasing at this exhibition, buyers will not
only gain enormous pleasure and brighten
their homes, they will also support the local
artistic community.
In addition, Woodford County High School’s
jazz orchestra will be performing on 12 March
between 1.30pm to 2pm. And further
embracing the joys of music, Redbridge Music
Lounge will be performing over the weekend.
Representing creativity in garden design and
horticulture, the Woodford Greeners and the
South Woodford Gardeners will be on hand to
explain their activities and plans for the area.
Sponsored generously by The Stow Brothers
and enthusiastically supported by Vision RCL,
even if you have no intention of picking up a
pencil, paintbrush, welding torch or musical
instrument, I recommend a visit to this fun,
dynamic and inspirational exhibition.
The exhibition will run from 9 to 12 March
at the Sir James Hawkey Hall, Broomhill
Road, Woodford, IG8 0BG, open from 11am
to 6pm (free entry). For more information,
visit swvg.co.uk/wag
To advertise, call 020 8819 0595 or visit swvg.co.uk