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‘icons’ of our times must surely mark them down as little more than a collision between a diarrhea of colour and a constipation of thought.
So don’t go to London, support your local artists. Just think of the pleasure you will gain from telling your grandchildren “Yes I knew the artist and indeed I commissioned the painting.” Yes of course some good work does find its way to London and at least one fairly local artist is already selling well in the USA, many of his most
successful works selling over there describe Olney and the surrounding villages. But David Hyde will readily tell that he had to start at the local level.
One of our several artists’ societies recently held an exhibition at The Swan Revived in Newport Pagnell. A friend was exhibiting so it was particularly easy to make time and get myself along. The quality on show was varied in the extreme because some people only think they can paint, but at least they have the courage to try; some of what I saw almost convinced me that maybe I ought even now to thus dare. In practice I meekly turned my camera towards some of the show. I especially liked the harbour-scape put up by my friend Carol Bryan. See what you think here but just don’t miss your next opportunity to view the wide ranging talents around us here in North Bucks. GB
Early Harvest
Wine Courses
Welcome to Early Harvest, founded by Andrea Hargrave MW, one of only 250 Masters
of Wine in the world. Andrea has worked in both marketing and purchasing roles and has travelled extensively through most wine regions of the world. Early Harvest was
created to share this knowledge and expertise with both businesses and individuals alike.
“Wine has been part of my life for over 20 years both commercially and socially. It is
wonderfully complex, varied and interesting
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2008
Come and learn about wine in a friendly and structured way, from wine styles, grape varieties, countries and regions, tasting wines, how to read
Wine Courses for Wine Enthusiasts
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Courses run from the end of January 2008 Timetable/Venues/Cost available on request. Taster sessions £20 per person.
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APPLICANTS MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER TO ATTEND, ENJOY ALCOHOL RESPONSIBLY
Examinations can be taken if required.
(Wine and Spirit Education Trust)
Andrea Hargrave MW, Early Harvest Ltd
Tel 01933 225980
email: andrea@early-harvest.biz or visit www.early-harvest.org.uk
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