FOWL NEWS FOWL FA were delighted to be able to host the Rhubarb theatre at the library on Saturday February 1st. The Bookworms delighted just under 100 people over their two performances and interactive storytelling sessions. All who were there really engaged with their wonderfully inventive and musical adventures and we have had some very … Continue reading FOWL in The Watlington Times
Category: Past Events
Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
We are delighted to be joining forces with Watlington ArtWeeks over the coming months.Do have a look at our library window, currently showcasing the remarkable talents of Jen Skene and Edwina Sercombe as part of the town-wide Art Moments intititive to help us keep ArtWeeks in our minds and hearts. It is a beautiful and … Continue reading Watlington ArtWeeks 2020
21 February 2020 : Victoria Selman : Serial Killers
An evening of murder, mystery and mayhem as we talk to bestselling crime author Victoria Selman about serial killers, criminal profiling and the inspiration behind her latest thriller, Snakes & Ladders
17 January 2019 : Richard Fortey : The History of a Chiltern Beechwood
Richard Fortey, author of The Wood for the Trees, focuses on a samll wood formerly on the Greys Court Estate, exploring the animals, plants and human events that have shaped our distinctive landscape
Our lovely Library window by Jen Skene
8 November 2019 : David Keable-Elliott : Letters to Emma – How a family reacted to World War 1
Emma Hutchison's brother and three sons joined up and served in the British Army during the First World War. Drawing on family papers, David Keable-Elliott brings to life the thoughts, emotions and fortunes of a family whose destinies were shaped by the dramatic events of their time. Friday 8 November, 7.30 for 8pm. Tickets £8 … Continue reading 8 November 2019 : David Keable-Elliott : Letters to Emma – How a family reacted to World War 1
“Gauguin – A Dangerous Life” : A new film now available on BBC iPlayer
Mette Gauguin, Gauguin’s great grand-daughter, will be coming to talk to FOWL next June about her famous relative. We are so lucky that Mette has agreed to come and talk to us, especially as it will be following the upcoming Gauguin Portraits exhibition at the National Gallery which runs from 7 October 2019 until 26 January 2020. Indeed, … Continue reading “Gauguin – A Dangerous Life” : A new film now available on BBC iPlayer
19 October 2019 – Watlington Hoard: The Movie
Help animate the amazing story of the Watlington Hoard using clay model figures to make a stop-motion film! Artist Felicity Shillingford will run two 1.5 hour workshops for adults and children from Year 3 upwards. At least one adult per group is required. Book your session online now.
Photography Competition – The winning photographs on display in the Library
The Images of Watlington Photography competition is now complete. 54 entries were judged blind by award winning photographer Ruth Morris and used to create a wonderful calendar, which is now on sale in the library for £6.99. You can also buy from a lovely range of note cards and post cards which also capture these … Continue reading Photography Competition – The winning photographs on display in the Library
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