Colour in Clay, opening at Watts Contemporary Gallery on 18 September (until 31 October), brings together work by 10 of the UK’s most dynamic ceramic artists to celebrate contemporary approaches to colour in ceramic practice. From pure clay bodies to dazzling glazes, deep oxides and vivid surface decoration, the exhibition examines colour as a…
Research from life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) in partnership with the University of Surrey has shown the significant benefits of HEMS in responding to penetrating torso injuries suffered by patients in rural or semi-rural areas. Penetrating trauma is most commonly associated with stabbing or shooting. The retrospective study, which analysed data…
Horsley, Bookham & Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled Association (HB&L RDA) – the life-changing charity that provides therapeutic horse riding sessions for children and young adults with disabilities – today launches a crowdfunding appeal to raise the £100,000 required to complete its new purpose-built facility. The Raise the Roof appeal seeks support from members of…
Jeremy Hunt, MP for South West Surrey, recently visited HasleWorks – a new co-working space in Haslemere – to meet the team of local residents who have devised the initiative in response to a growing need for workspace close to home and to encourage business for local shops and cafes by enabling more people to…
Opening at Watts Contemporary Gallery on 9 July, An Artistic Aviary presents work by 17 contemporary artists in a wide range of media to celebrate the art of birds. Bringing together paintings, ceramics, prints and sculpture, the exhibition explores humankind’s relationship with birds and highlights their continuing inspiration for artists. Birds have always…
After a year of staging digital events, with only two live events possible last autumn, the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival is planning a return to its full programme this September to delight audiences. Taking place between 15th and 19th September, the brimming programme includes some huge names in both fiction and non-fiction, and a wide…
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting horse riding enthusiasts to join KSS Ride to help the life-saving charity raise vital funds. Taking place at Kent Showground, Detling on 21st and 22nd August – and ‘virtually’ for those who are unable to attend the venue but who would like to join in closer…
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is seeking supporters to help the life-saving charity raise vital funds by taking part in some of the UK’s most iconic fundraising events. The charity – which each year must raise £15M to deliver its world-class pre-hospital emergency care 24/7 to the 4.8 million people who live in…
Life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) has made a video to share the story of Family Oops and Burns First Aid as part of Child Safety Week 2021. Written by Nurse Specialist, Kristina Stiles, and published by the Children’s Burns Trust, the book follows the Family Oops who at the beginning are…
Investec International Music Festival (IIMF) is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for its rescheduled dates in September 2021. Each year, IIMF brings world-class musicians to perform in beautiful locations across the Surrey Hills, and the Festival is thrilled to be able to introduce its audience to two particularly special new…