The Big Bubble Theatre Company will be visiting the library on Wednesday August 19th, when they will be performing ‘Wonderland’; a fun, interactive play for primary aged audiences, inspired by Alice in Wonderland and created to celebrate the joy of books and reading. Tickets are free but will need to be collected from the library … Continue reading A visit from The Big Bubble Theatre Company
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July In The Library
FOWL CALENDAR COMPETITION 2027 is OPEN. Have you entered yet? The competition to create our next calendar for 2027 runs until the end of this month (1st August). This year, the theme for the calendar is: ‘Colours of Watlington’. The possibilities are endless; interpret this brief however you like. The competition ends on the 1st … Continue reading July In The Library
Art In The Library
The U3A Thursday Art Group currently has a wonderful multi-artist rolling exhibition on our display boards. The U3A Thursday Art Group meets regularly and the artists work alongside each other, drawing on their shared skills and knowledge. Do pop in and admire their work. This lovely acrylic is by Catherine Braoudakis
FOWL’s 2027 Calendar Competition is now open!
FOWL’s new Artist-In-Residence
We were truly blessed to have had a long and special association with the late James Kelso over the past few years and inspired by this relationship we are keen to continue in a similar vein. In that spirit, we are thrilled to announce that our new FOWL ‘Artist-in Residence’ will be the wonderfully talented … Continue reading FOWL’s new Artist-In-Residence
June In The Library
FOWL CALENDAR COMPETITION 2027 is OPEN. The time has come! The competition to create our next calendar for 2027 is officially open. This year, the theme for the calendar is: ‘Colours of Watlington’. What do these words conjure up for you? Perhaps it is the glorious blue of a bluebell wood, a swathe of gorgeous … Continue reading June In The Library
Lady Pamela : Friday 17th April
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT We are delighted that India Hicks will be visiting to tell us all about her book on her mother Lady Pamela Hicks. India has been sharing anecdotes about her mother Lady Pamela for many years and this beautiful, visual biography is a fascinating chronicle of Lady Pamela's life. Born a British aristocrat to … Continue reading Lady Pamela : Friday 17th April
Beyond The Ridge : A new exhibition from Jess Parker
Do come into the library to see a wonderful new display by another supremely talented local artist, Jess Parker. Jess invites us to exerience Beyond The Ridge - an exhibition inspired by the sweeping landscapes and horizons of the Chiltern Hills. The paintings offer a thoughtful and uplifting invitation to pause, reconnect and embrace the … Continue reading Beyond The Ridge : A new exhibition from Jess Parker
Anti-Heroes & Why We Love Them : 20th March
We are very pleased to be welcoming crime writer Simon Mason to talk about the role of anti-heroes in literature. Literature is full of badly behaved characters that we all love to read about - Long John Silver, Mr Toad, Tom Ripley to name but a few. Why do we love to read about them … Continue reading Anti-Heroes & Why We Love Them : 20th March
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