Christmas gifts with a difference at Thelma Hulbert Gallery exhibition
Thelma Hulbert Gallery curator Angela Blackwell aims to make you think differently about gifts this Christmas after spending the summer drawing together works from some of the best South West artisans for this years pre-Christmas 'Present Makers' exhibition.
Housed in Thelma Hulbert's former home, a grade II listed Georgian villa in the center of Honiton, the 'Present Makers' exhibition aims to open the public's eyes to giving the gift of art this Christmas.
With fresh coffee and biscuits on offer throughtotu the day, you are invited to see works from old favorites and fresh faced artists at this years exhition. Tin Oldman from Gittisham's frangranced wood wardrobe hangers will be making a reappearence this year after their success in 2001, and amoungst the new discoveries are Honiton's own Nikki Hargood's funky fabric 'Oddbods', Japanese inspired ceramics from Trevor Livingstone and recycled jewellery made by Sophie Meseg.
Exeter Phoenix Centre's Double Elephant Print Workshop, Cathy King and Emma Molony, will be in attendence with examples of print work.
The exhibition opens Saturday 10th November with a special launch event from 3pm to 5pm, with the chance to enjoy a glass of wine or soft drink while browsing this year's exhibits
Royal British Legion Remembrance Events
The Honiton branch of the Royal British Legion are holding a series of events to mark Remembrance this year.
Wednesday 7th November
St paul's Church in Honiton High Street will play host to a Remembrance Festival from 7.30pm, featuring a band concert and refreshments.
Saturday 10th November
A coffee morning will be held at Mackarness Hall from 9.30am.
Sunday 11th November
A vigil will be held outside St Paul's Church at 11am on Remembrance Sunday, followed by a parade in New Street and at 3pm, a special service at St Paul's Church.
During all of the events, Royal British Legion will be collecting for the Poppy Appeal, please give generously to this worthy cause
Honiton Antiques Festival 2012
The Antiques Festival returns to Honiton in November 2012 after last year's success.
From Monday 12th November to Saturday 17th November, the public will get to see a range of unique events aimed at antique enthusiasts and general public alike.
Events include: Events will be held throughout the town - individual shops or dealers will stage exhibitions and displays, there will be a "Find the Objects" competition in participating premises, auctioneers Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will hold valuation days and an "Antiques, Fine Art & Collectables" auction, and Chilcotts will sell a collection of Antique toys.
Exhibitions will include "The Art of the Wood Carver - Medieval to 19th Century" at Roderick Butler, "Fine Art and Contemporary Paintings" at the Grove, "Clarice Cliff - Part II" at Upstairs, Downstairs, a photographic display of Honiton's shops past and present, at the Library, "Clocks & Barometers - Behind the Scenes at the Honiton Clock Clinic", a working display of a Vintage Hornby Train at Antique and Chic, "Gypsies; Books, Prints, Manuscripts and Ephemera" at Graham York Rare Books, "British Medals Through the Ages" by Token Publishing at Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, exhibitions and demonstrations of Honiton Lace making at Bel-Ami Antiques and Interiors, and the Honiton Museum.
The organisers of the event, made up from Honiton's local antique auction houses and dealers hope to build on the success of last year's event, which saw 600 people turn out to take part in the festival.
For more information about the Honiton Antique Festival, visit: www.honitonantiquesfestival.com
Honiton Carnival Week Programme
Saturday 13th October
Craft Fair and Carnival Queen Crowning - 10am Mackeness Hall. - 20p entry. Refreshments available.
Sunday 21st October
Quiz Night - 7pm at Turks Head Ledge - Min. 2 per team. £2 per person. Food available.
Monday 22nd October
Fashion Show by Travelling Trends - 7.30pm at Turks Head Lodge. Tickets £5 available from commitee members or tel: 01404 47038. No ordering, just try on and buy, at prices to suit everybody.
Tuesday 23rd October
Children's Party Night (up to 7s-sih!) - 5.30pm tl 7.30pm at Mackeness Hall. Entry £2 including Sausage and Beans supper. Fancy Dress Competition and entertainment.
Thursday 25th October
Ice Skating Disco (7s to 12s-ish!) - 5pm to 8pm at Turks Head Lodge. Entry £1.50.
Friday 26th October
Ottery St Mary Carnival
Saturday 27th October
Carnival Day - Grand Carnival Presentation starting at 7.30pm
Donations from these event will be given to The Baton Appeal and Help for Heroes
Honiton Town Council: Meet the People
HONITON TOWN COUNCIL: ‘MEET THE PEOPLE’
SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER, HONITON HIGH STREET,9.30 TO 12 NOON
Honiton Town Councillors will be available on the High Street on Saturday 13th October between 9.30 am and 12 noon. Local residents are invited to come and meet their Town Councillors, to raise any issues and concerns and to make their views known.
The Town Council office is open on weekdays from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Residents may also contact the Town Council on 01404 42957, by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or through the Town Council’s website www.honiton.gov.uk.
Honiton Carnival 2012
The 2012 Honiton Carnival is scheduled to take place on Saturday 27th October. The Grand Carnival Procession will start at 7.30pm.
The carnival organisers are working hard to make this years carnival as good as ever despite the recession and increased costs.
Additional events in supports of the carnival are taking place in the weeks prior to the Grand Procession. A list of these events can be seen on the Honiton Town Council website.
Free Family Print Workshop
Thelma Hulbert Gallery Honiton
15 August 2012 11am-4pm
The Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton is offering families with children who are at a loose end this rainy summer holiday the opportunity to learn about print making techniques from a professional for free on 15 August 2012.
Drop in anytime between 11am and 4pm, no need to book, stay as long as you wish, 10 minutes, an hour, all for free.
Exeter’s Double Elephant printmaker Simon Ripley, who belongs to Devon Artist Network, will be on hand during the day to guide you through simple print making techniques, allowing you to create works inspired by the latest THG exhibition Open 2012: Equality & Endeavour.
Children should be accompanied by responsible adults who are willing to get involved. No fee is charged but donations help the gallery to run more workshops of this type.
Pictured above: a print workshop at The Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Team Give Blood Coffee Morning
The Honiton Community support ‘Team Give Blood’ ahead of Olympics
People of Honiton are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves to support the Team Give Blood campaign this summer. With the Olympic Games upon us, stocks could potentially take a dip. The campaign aims to inspire others to come forward to ensure that vital supplies of blood are available for the patients that need them over the summer months.
The campaign has had support from top celebrities such as football pundit Gary Lineker and ice-skating legend Jayne Torvill. Sporting teams across the regions are showing their support and now even local communities are jumping on board.
To show her support for NHS Blood and Transplant local Honiton resident and recipient of blood transfusions, Melanie Smart, is organising a Team Give Blood registration coffee morning. The event will take place on Saturday 25th August between 10am and 12pm at the Sidmouth Arms, Upottery, Honiton, Devon EX14 9PL.
Tea, coffee and cake will be served and an NHS Blood and Transplant representative will be present to answer any questions. Photos will be taken to be sent out to local press and we will hear from Melanie about how blood saved her life.
If you would like to register as a blood donor or find out where you can donate locally, please come along and show your support! For more information about this event please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Information
First time donors should be aged between 17-65, weighing at least 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health. If you’ve donated before, you can start again up to your 70th birthday and there is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years.
- NHSBT collects approximately two million units of blood each year from 1.4 million blood donors
- The NHS needs 7,000 voluntary donations of blood daily
- Around 4% of the eligible population are active blood donors
- A unit of blood is measured as 470mls (or just under a pint)
- There are four main blood groups – O, A, B and AB. Group O is the most common and therefore the most in demand. Over 95% of the blood collected is processed into its main components – red cells, platelets and plasma. A regular supply of blood is vital – red cells last only 35 days and platelets only seven days
- Female whole blood donors can give blood every 16 weeks, while male blood donors must wait 12 weeks between donations.
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