I am 76 years old and live independently in sheltered housing here in Marlborough. On any day of the week I may spend 23 out of the 24 hours on my own with my TV, radio, crosswords and crocheting. The entertainments and social occasions offered by my place of residence are: Afternoon tea (no cakes […]
Read MoreRead the cuts article from the local paper here This is Wiltshire or download and print a PDF version here
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The mosaics made by the Marlborough Group are now on show and I have heard that the tea and cake is pretty good also! Cobbs Farm Shop Highclose Farm, Bath Road, Hungerford, RG17 0SP www.cobbsfarmshop.co.uk
Read MoreSomething from Patrick Butler’s Cuts Blog on The Guardian website: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/patrick-butler-cuts-blog/2011/mar/09/church-leaders-pray-for-victims-of-cuts
Read MoreA few selected extracts from some of the letters written by Arts Together supporters and some of the replies they got: “Many small organisations, that provide essential and life changing services, manage to scrape by through a miraculous blend of commitment, passion, fund-raising and volunteers. They are now finding that even the smallest assistance they […]
Read MoreFor those few who were not glued to their radios all Friday morning, you can catch up by going to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00f5rjj/Mark_ODonnell_11_03_2011
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Devizes had their first science lesson at Arts Together – a very short one – looking at colour and how it works. They then took a quick tour around Turner, Kandinsky, Matisse, Adrian Searle (who made them feel wobbly) and Bridget Riley. They then looked at colour painting with scissors, light graffiti, balloons, fabric and […]
Read MoreOur campaign of voicing our frustration at the local authority cuts targeted at group members has been picked up by the media. The Guardian newspaper has made reference to our situation in an online blog about cuts right across the country. It seems their material came not from the letter we sent them but from […]
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These mosaic artworks were created from scratch by the group. Our first session consisted of getting to grips with the bits and pieces of mosaic again and everyone made a small ‘coaster’ to warm up to the idea of making something grander! Most of the group liked the idea of doing a cut out animal […]
Read MoreWe have been informed that Wiltshire Council has reassessed members needs and removed the provision of transport for everyone. This puts an increased burden on Karolyne to organise and find funds to get members to the sessions. If you feel strongly about this decision you may want to write to your local MP or to […]
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