Dear Members,

Dawling in Dorset 2027 5 day cultural holiday will go on sale at the September meeting.

27th June to 1st July 2027 save the date.

More details to follow shortly

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair takes place in the Grade II listed Vctoria Baths in Manchester from October 15th to 18th. The event promises over 200 makers in a huge variety of media, as well as talks, demonstartions and workshops. 

Full details can be found at www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk.

Over in Port Sunlight Village, the stunning Lady Lever Art Gallery will showcase a wonderful collection of works by May Morris, younger daughter of William Morris. The exhibition will feature vibrant displays of embroideries, wallpapers, watercolour designs, costume and jewellery, showcasing her many talents. 

The ehibition runs from April 25th to November 1st.

From Bronze Age gold and Viking silver to hoards of coins, discover Treasure unearthed in this new exhibition, running at the Museum of Liverpool from September 13th 2025 to March 29th 2026.

Revealing personal stories and global connections, Treasure: History Unearthed will feature the largest collection of archaeological treasure ever shown in the region, with finds from the North West and Wales. With beautiful jewellery accidentally lost and vast hoards that were buried on purpose, the displays will uncover 5000 years of stories.

The Arts Society Crosby is proud to be one of 43 societies participating in the first national partnership organised by Art Bytes – an art programme for schools. Its aim is to nurture talent, raise ambition and develop confidence and cultural capital, as well as support mental health and help develop vital skills for future employment.

One part of this ambitious programme is an inter-school art competition, and we at The Arts Society Crosby are delighted to be sponsoring Waterloo Primary School as entrants. We urge our members to vote (and to encourage their friends to vote) to support the pupils who have produced some wonderful work. In order to cast your vote, go to  https://artbytes.co.uk/browse-schools/, click on `W` to find Waterloo Primary School and then on `VOTE NOW` under your favourite of the top three art works, which have been shortlisted by the judging panel.