Provisional Programme for 2021

Outing:  Guided tour of Wisley Gardens

Zoom lecture - 150 years of Underground Design

Mark is a transport design historian; he is known for his sense of humour and is highly regarded by audiences both live and in the media.

The link to access the talk will be sent to members by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 26th January

Zoom lecture - 20th Century Glass – new markets

A welcome return of Mark Hill, highly knowledgeable on 20th C art and design and particularly glass.  Often seen on the Antiques Road Show, where he is an expert on mid-century objects.

The AGM will precede this talk at 1.45pm, via Zoom

Zoom lecture - Monochrome to Polyphone: how colour transformed the art of garden design

Outing:  Arundel Castle Tulip Festival

Zoom lecture - Great Railway Stations

Outing:  A return visit to Champs Hill Coldwaltham

Zoom lecture - The Genius of Beethoven

Outing:  Leonardslee Gardens

Zoom lecture - Modern British Sculpture

In recent talks, sculpture has not been a topic discussed in any depth.  Anna is a recognised authority and author on this subject.

Tour:  Northumbrian Highlights

Outing:  SeaCity Museum and Tudor House Southampton

Zoom lecture - "New Dawn" in the Houses of Parliament

Mary is a local artist who recently was the Artist-in-Residence at the Palace of Westminster.  Hear first-hand how this outstanding work of art in glass was developed.

Tour:  The Italian Lakes & Milan