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13th November 2018
In October the group visited Kettles Yard Gallery, established by Jim Ede, a curator and collector, and his wife in 1956, when they bought and restored a pair of tumbledown cottages in Cambridge. They encouraged visitors to come in the afternoons to see the collection of mainly 20th century British art, which is set alongside furniture, glass, ceramics and natural objects in the harmonious, domestic setting. In 1966 the gallery was given to the University of Cambridge. Since then it has been extended several times and an exhibition space has recently been added. Many fine works of artists such as Ben Nicholson, Alfred Wallace and Christopher Wood can be seen, plus sculpture by European artists, such as Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and Constantin Brancusi. Visiting Kettles Yard is a particularly interesting and unique experience. In November a visit was made to the Royal Academy ‘Oceania’ exhibition to see a remarkable collection of art from the islands of the South Pacific,...
8th November 2018
Colin Obray, ‘tutor’ for both groups, organised four sessions of life drawing classes in October and November. This was a first time experience for many members, and was certainly a challenge. At the beginning of each class some very quick poses were adopted by the model, to get people work...
7th November 2018
The Industrial Heritage Group have covered almost the full range of industriesthat shaped much of Kent and the surrounding Wealden area over the past four years, but a few lesser known subjects still remain to be researched. For the October meeting Alan Heyes gave an account of the Kent clock...
31st October 2018
London Studies 1 visited the HQ of the Grand Order of Water Rats in October to hear all about the long history of this charity and be entertained by a senior Water Rat! This organisation was founded back in 1889 and its aim is to raise money for deserving causes. Past members have included...
29th October 2018
Canadian physician and poet Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, volunteered at the age of 41 to join a fighting unit of the British Army as a gunner and medical officer. ‘In Flanders Fields’ memorializes the Second Battle of Ypres 1915, in the Flanders region of Belgium, where the German army...
29th October 2018
London Studies 5 had a great day earlier this month to see how Remembrance Day poppies and wreaths are made. We visited the Poppy Factory in Richmond who makes millions of poppies and wreaths (not to be confused with the British Legion in Kent who distribute and sell them).The factory employs...
22nd October 2018
One of the joys of walking in Kent is not just the exceptional scenery, but coming across outstanding historical buildings. The October walk of the Day Walking Group was a particularly fine day for both scenery and some of Kent’s best vernacular buildings. The 10 mile stroll, ably led by...
16th October 2018
The Members Out Together Groups (1 & 2) have proved so popular that another Group is being set up. The outings are very varied - they could be visits to gardens, houses, theatres, lunches - only limited by imagination! Members can find out more by logging on and clicking here If you are...
12th October 2018
On Friday 12th October several members of MOT2 visited the Plaza Suite at the Stag for the Stag Theatre Company Bitesize Drama and Buffet Dinner which was an evening of short plays, both funny and thought provoking, and very nice and plentiful food (we were offered second helpings!) and all for...
11th October 2018
A new group is being set up for Knole U3A, meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm. The first meeting is planned to be on Tuesday 15th January at 2pm. Members can find out more by logging in and clicking here ...
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