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Richard at Kibworth Books in Kibworth, UK. (September 17, 2024)

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Kibworth Book Fest Reception & Pop Up Book Stall

Monday 5th June 4.30pm - 6.30pm at Leicester Print Workshop

Kibworth Book Fest is hosting a reception at the Leicester Print Workshop on Monday 5 June, 4.30pm – 6.30pm. Join us for a drink and a viewing of the 79th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers and a pop-up book stall showcasing books that celebrate art and printmaking.

This event is free of charge, please come along.

Details here.

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Kibworth, Leicestershire - John Kenney (1911 – 1972) Illustrator of the Thomas the Tank Engine books. REF: 5056 Medium - Oil on canvas board Size - 17" x 21½" (43cm x 55cm) Recto – Signed J.T. Kenney 47. Verso - Inscribed “M.E.M. B/S” 17 4/47” “With best wishes from the Battys” “May every sound become a song and all be right and nothing wrong!” PROVENANCE Purchased from a private collection. The subject of the painting is John’s home town of Kibworth in Leicestershire, England. The primary focus of the painting is of St Wilfrid’s Church viewed from approximately 12 Church Road. www.oakhamfineart.com DM or email for further details: @oakhamfineart info@oakhamfineart.com #fineart #art #originalpaintings #britishart #johnkenney #neilcawthorne #oil # 20thcenturyoil #oakhamfineart #thomasthetankengine #artist #drawing #artwork #painting #illustration #design #photooftheday #like #draw #follow #nature #picoftheday #style #contemporaryart #artforsale (at Oakham, Rutland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE1HIxVnLHV/?igshid=gwqbtjt8hlyr

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Silver Merit medal for Thrive students at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Students attending Birmingham gardening therapy charity Thrive are celebrating winning a coveted Silver Merit Medal for their display at BBC Gardeners’ World Live.

The young people attend the charity’s Grow and Learn programme at Kings Heath Park and together designed and created a garden entitled ‘The Life and Times of Miss Potter’ inspired by the hit film ‘Miss Potter’ which starred Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor.

All the students involved in the garden are from Chadsgrove School in Birmingham and have been supported by Thrive horticultural therapists and volunteers, but the design and ideas have all come from them.

The garden featured a railway track which represents Miss Potter’s journey through life, and the alpines alongside signify her determination and changing emotions of sadness, light and happiness.

The ring of flowers and holly tree tell us of the engagement at Christmas to publisher Norman Warne. The trunk and ‘for sale’ sign mark her relocation to her new home in the Lake District.

Her passion for creating and writing are represented by paintbrushes, pens and books.

The tree celebrates the publication of her first book and signifies where she was often found reading her letters. A living wall with blue flowers at the base, and inclusion of ferns, depicts the beauty of the Lake District where Beatrix lived for the rest of her life and where she grew vegetables and herbs.

Corporate supporters Forest Garden gifted the charity an Oakley Summerhouse to promote Thrive at the show and other supporters include CEVA and Kibworth Garden Centre.

Thrive won a silver award last year for its Life Changing garden in the beautiful borders section which was inspired by the film ‘The Secret Garden’.

Amanda Fields regional manager of Thrive Birmingham, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won a Silver Merit Medal, which is one better than last year!

“The students have been motivated by this project from day one and have been working on the theme since Christmas.

“They have learnt so much about how to design a garden, we’ve explored how emotions can be represented through planting and what makes you feel good as well as look good.

“Seeing a project through like this from start to finish is a huge thing for these students, all of whom have additional needs.

“It shows determination and commitment, team work, as well as boosting their confidence and self-esteem knowing their end design will come to life at such a prestigious show.

“They were there to build and plant it, as well as dismantle it at the end of the show.”

Chadsworth School teaching assistant Glenda Kelleher, said: “Gardening with Thrive, and being involved in this project, has been a fantastic thing for the students.

“For one child it has been the making of him because he used to be so shy in school, he has really come out of his shell.

“Being at the show and having the knowledge and ability to talk about the garden has done wonders for their confidence and talking to different adults in a new environment.

“I know they have all loved every minute of their time at Thrive and have learnt so much about gardening that they are telling the science teacher back at school things! We’re also using our school garden a lot more.”

At the end of the show the garden will be re-used and moved back into the former TV gardens in Kings Heath Park where Thrive Birmingham is based.

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Richard at Kibworth Books in Kibworth, UK. (September 17, 2024)

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Richard at Kibworth Books in Kibworth, UK. (September 17, 2024)

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Richard at Kibworth Books in Kibworth, UK. (September 17, 2024)

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Richard will be signing copies of the new paperback edition of Geneva at Kibworth Books on September 17, 2024.

Get your tickets here.

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Richard at Kibworth Books in Kibworth, UK. (September 17, 2024)

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Warwickshire Art Fund / LPW Fundraiser

Monday 5th June 2.00pm - 4.30pm Leicester Print Workshop. £15

The Society of Wood Engravers’ 79th Annual Show at Leicester Print Workshop is a showcase for contemporary wood engraving.

This event will include a talk by Geri Waddington, Chair of the Society of Wood Engravers about the process of wood engraving, and a tour of the exhibition. In addition, LPW Artist Sarah Kirby will give a tour of the studio and a brief demonstration of a relief printmaking technique.

LPW will be open to guests from 1.30pm for tea or coffee. Afterwards, the building will play host to the Kibworth Book Festival from 4.30pm, with a drinks reception and pop up shop to which you are invited.

Details here.