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SUMMARY:Age UK Surrey - Tech Support
DESCRIPTION:A free service offered to all those age 50+ with a donation for each help provided when possible.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/age-uk-surrey-tech-support/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Dray Court\, Madrid Road\, Guildford\, Dray Court\, Madrid Road\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Age UK Surrey":MAILTO:enquiries@ageuksurrey.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Women Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations.\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition\, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station\, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations. Featuring photographic portraits\, historical context\, contemporary art\, and podcasts\, the exhibition highlights achievements and resilience.\nEach piece tells a story of overcoming adversity in male-dominated fields\, stressing both individual accomplishments and the importance of supporting women in their pursuit of equality.\nKey Themes:\nIntergenerational Wisdom:\nShowcasing contributions from both historic and contemporary women\, the exhibition illustrates how past lessons inform ongoing efforts toward gender equality\, inspiring younger generations to build on this legacy.\nEmpowerment\, Representation & Social Change:\nHighlighting stories of women advocating for equality today\, this theme underscores the ongoing need for representation and continued progress.\nGender-Diverse Teams:\nEmphasising the benefits of diverse teams\, the exhibition shows how varied perspectives enhance creativity and innovation\, helping organisations adapt and succeed.\nOverall\, “Women Change Makers” is a tribute to women’s impact on society\, aiming to inspire conversation and action around gender equality.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-women-change-makers/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition\nGuildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition\, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones.\nBy transforming instruments of death into symbols of life\, hope and faith\, the exhibition raises vital funds for frontline medical aid in Ukraine\, with support from local Rotary Clubs.\nThe exhibition has returned to the Cathedral on several occasions in recent years\, helping to fund essential medical supplies and vehicles and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict.\nFree admission – please check website before visiting.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-ukrainian-icons-exhibition/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft Collection 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery\, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics\, jewellery\, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making\, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. \nThis seasonal display brings together established names and emerging talent\, with each piece selected for its quality\, material intelligence and lasting appeal. Whether you are looking to buy contemporary craft for your home or searching for a distinctive handmade gift\, the Spring Craft Collection offers work to live with and return to. \nThe ceramics selection includes functional and decorative work by Jill Fanshawe Kato\, Sarah Hillman\, Justine Jenner\, Jessica Mason\, Linda Pitcher and Kate Schuricht. From tableware to sculptural forms\, these pieces show a strong relationship between material\, process and use. \nOur contemporary spring jewellery features wearable work by Rachel Butlin\, Shimara Carlow\, Beca Fflur\, Shirani Fernando\, Shirley Nelson and Guy Royle. The collection ranges from subtle everyday pieces to more expressive designs\, with a focus on skilled making and considered materials. \nTextile artists in the Spring Craft Collection include Bonita Ahuja\, Jaine Mahon\, Linda Miller and Tessuti Scotland. The work spans interior and wearable textiles\, combining colour\, pattern and structure with a strong sense of touch and use. \nGlass work for spring includes pieces by Scott Benefield\, Ruth Dresman\, Candice Wu\, Liz Huppert\, Peter Layton\, Emmy Palmer\, Helen Slater\, Jo Vincent\, Frans Wesselman and Liz Welch. The selection includes both functional glass and decorative forms\, chosen for clarity\, weight and finish. \nAll works in the Spring Craft Collection are available to buy through the gallery. Purchasing from New Ashgate Gallery supports independent artists and makers while investing in high-quality contemporary craft made in the UK. \nVisit the gallery in Farnham to see the full Spring Craft Collection in person or browse available work online. Free UK delivery from £60.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/spring-craft-collection-2026/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Makila Nsika (M.Kala): Pattern\, Texture\, Ornament
DESCRIPTION:New Ashgate Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Makila Nsika (M.Kala)\, winner of the Rising Stars 2025 Award. The exhibition brings together new jewellery and object-based work shaped by Makila’s ongoing research into pattern\, repetition\, and surface\, developed through careful making and collaboration. \nMakila is a London-based teacher\, designer and jeweller whose practice connects contemporary jewellery with cultural heritage and responsible material choices. Her use of stones is now focused within a single collection\, using lab-grown diamonds and potentially other lab-grown stones. Alongside this collection\, Makila has developed a series of rings with hand-textured surfaces made in collaboration with an artisan\, where tactile pattern becomes the main visual and conceptual language. \nThe exhibition also introduces a larger-scale work in development using raffia\, drawing on histories of body ornament. This new piece considers ornament as a social and cultural structure that can frame\, reveal\, or obscure the body\, informed by Makila’s dual cultural inheritance\, African and European. A selection of work will be available to buy\, offering collectors the chance to acquire pieces from an emerging practice at a key stage of growth.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/makila-nsika-m-kala-pattern-texture-ornament/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Squidge
DESCRIPTION:White Noise Theatre present an outrageous\, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress\, Tiggy Bayley. \nA disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job in a South London state school. When she is assigned a young Irish traveller to help with his reading she finds hope in an unlikely friendship.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/squidge/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Yvonne Arnaud Theatre\, Millbrook\, Guildford\, GU1 3UX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Arnaud Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260218T153717Z
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SUMMARY:Shorelines and Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Shorelines and Horizons brings together large-scale prints by three significant figures in British art: Trevor Price\, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. The exhibition focuses on landscape as structure and sensation rather than description. Trevor Price’s woodcuts and engravings build dense surfaces through repeated line\, capturing water\, woodland\, vegetation and reflection with quiet intensity. Barbara Rae’s prints use colour and compression to hold coast\, sea and sky in dynamic balance. Donald Hamilton Fraser’s work centres on horizon and division\, using strong colour relationships to create tension\, depth and rhythm. \nThese are substantial works on paper\, selected for their scale and visual weight. Shorelines and Horizons offers a focused encounter with how three artists approach landscape through print\, each using different means to address light\, distance and movement. The exhibition rewards sustained looking and will appeal to collectors seeking confident\, collectable prints with strong physical presence. Shown together\, the works reveal both contrast and shared ground\, reinforcing printmaking as a medium capable of ambition\, impact and lasting relevance.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/shorelines-and-horizons/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
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SUMMARY:Christina Taylor-Smith: Zen Garden
DESCRIPTION:Christina Taylor-Smith is a British printmaker whose work uses line\, texture and colour to map the pull between natural rhythms and human-made structures. This exhibition focuses on her new Oxford body of work. Expect layered prints with a strong sense of surface and light\, built through drawn marks\, embossing and\, in some pieces\, metal leaf. \nThe starting point is a crane motif\, chosen for its associations with wisdom\, longevity\, and renewal. Christina developed the work while researching Waterperry Gardens and the ideas behind The Printed Garden\, tracing links between observation\, philosophy\, and the love of wisdom. In a time that can feel loud and uncertain\, the work holds space for attention\, clarity\, and quiet strength. \nChristina studied fine art in Brussels and at the Surrey Institute in Farnham and was Head of Printmaking and Artist in Residence at South Hill Park Arts Centre.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/christina-taylor-smith-zen-garden/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251208T150117Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar
DESCRIPTION:As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative\, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners\, and how gardens\, in turn\, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/wildlife-wonders-a-gardeners-calendar/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T104500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T104500Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Women Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations.\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition\, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station\, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations. Featuring photographic portraits\, historical context\, contemporary art\, and podcasts\, the exhibition highlights achievements and resilience.\nEach piece tells a story of overcoming adversity in male-dominated fields\, stressing both individual accomplishments and the importance of supporting women in their pursuit of equality.\nKey Themes:\nIntergenerational Wisdom:\nShowcasing contributions from both historic and contemporary women\, the exhibition illustrates how past lessons inform ongoing efforts toward gender equality\, inspiring younger generations to build on this legacy.\nEmpowerment\, Representation & Social Change:\nHighlighting stories of women advocating for equality today\, this theme underscores the ongoing need for representation and continued progress.\nGender-Diverse Teams:\nEmphasising the benefits of diverse teams\, the exhibition shows how varied perspectives enhance creativity and innovation\, helping organisations adapt and succeed.\nOverall\, “Women Change Makers” is a tribute to women’s impact on society\, aiming to inspire conversation and action around gender equality.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-women-change-makers/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T110635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T110635Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition\nGuildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition\, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones.\nBy transforming instruments of death into symbols of life\, hope and faith\, the exhibition raises vital funds for frontline medical aid in Ukraine\, with support from local Rotary Clubs.\nThe exhibition has returned to the Cathedral on several occasions in recent years\, helping to fund essential medical supplies and vehicles and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict.\nFree admission – please check website before visiting.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-ukrainian-icons-exhibition/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260218T153729Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft Collection 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Spring Craft Collection at New Ashgate Gallery\, a curated exhibition of contemporary craft by over 50 artists and makers working across ceramics\, jewellery\, textiles and glass. The collection celebrates skilled making\, thoughtful design and work that sits well in everyday life. \nThis seasonal display brings together established names and emerging talent\, with each piece selected for its quality\, material intelligence and lasting appeal. Whether you are looking to buy contemporary craft for your home or searching for a distinctive handmade gift\, the Spring Craft Collection offers work to live with and return to. \nThe ceramics selection includes functional and decorative work by Jill Fanshawe Kato\, Sarah Hillman\, Justine Jenner\, Jessica Mason\, Linda Pitcher and Kate Schuricht. From tableware to sculptural forms\, these pieces show a strong relationship between material\, process and use. \nOur contemporary spring jewellery features wearable work by Rachel Butlin\, Shimara Carlow\, Beca Fflur\, Shirani Fernando\, Shirley Nelson and Guy Royle. The collection ranges from subtle everyday pieces to more expressive designs\, with a focus on skilled making and considered materials. \nTextile artists in the Spring Craft Collection include Bonita Ahuja\, Jaine Mahon\, Linda Miller and Tessuti Scotland. The work spans interior and wearable textiles\, combining colour\, pattern and structure with a strong sense of touch and use. \nGlass work for spring includes pieces by Scott Benefield\, Ruth Dresman\, Candice Wu\, Liz Huppert\, Peter Layton\, Emmy Palmer\, Helen Slater\, Jo Vincent\, Frans Wesselman and Liz Welch. The selection includes both functional glass and decorative forms\, chosen for clarity\, weight and finish. \nAll works in the Spring Craft Collection are available to buy through the gallery. Purchasing from New Ashgate Gallery supports independent artists and makers while investing in high-quality contemporary craft made in the UK. \nVisit the gallery in Farnham to see the full Spring Craft Collection in person or browse available work online. Free UK delivery from £60.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/spring-craft-collection-2026/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153709Z
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SUMMARY:Makila Nsika (M.Kala): Pattern\, Texture\, Ornament
DESCRIPTION:New Ashgate Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Makila Nsika (M.Kala)\, winner of the Rising Stars 2025 Award. The exhibition brings together new jewellery and object-based work shaped by Makila’s ongoing research into pattern\, repetition\, and surface\, developed through careful making and collaboration. \nMakila is a London-based teacher\, designer and jeweller whose practice connects contemporary jewellery with cultural heritage and responsible material choices. Her use of stones is now focused within a single collection\, using lab-grown diamonds and potentially other lab-grown stones. Alongside this collection\, Makila has developed a series of rings with hand-textured surfaces made in collaboration with an artisan\, where tactile pattern becomes the main visual and conceptual language. \nThe exhibition also introduces a larger-scale work in development using raffia\, drawing on histories of body ornament. This new piece considers ornament as a social and cultural structure that can frame\, reveal\, or obscure the body\, informed by Makila’s dual cultural inheritance\, African and European. A selection of work will be available to buy\, offering collectors the chance to acquire pieces from an emerging practice at a key stage of growth.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/makila-nsika-m-kala-pattern-texture-ornament/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260113T110830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T110830Z
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SUMMARY:West Coast Swing - Leatherhead
DESCRIPTION:Social partner dancing.\nNo partner needed as couples are rotated. Everyone dances with everyone.\nLearn the coolest dance on the planet! To all kinds of genres of music.\nBeginners very welcome.\nDoors open 19:30\nCome & join our friendly welcoming community 🙂\nDancing can change your life!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/CoastAndJam/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/west-coast-swing-leatherhead/2026-04-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251219T103647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T103647Z
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SUMMARY:Squidge
DESCRIPTION:White Noise Theatre present an outrageous\, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress\, Tiggy Bayley. \nA disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job in a South London state school. When she is assigned a young Irish traveller to help with his reading she finds hope in an unlikely friendship.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/squidge/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Yvonne Arnaud Theatre\, Millbrook\, Guildford\, GU1 3UX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Arnaud Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Durford Abbey Barn: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Durford Abbey Barn\nPetersfield\, GU31 5AU.\nSat 6\, Sun 7 June (1-5.30). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Rosemary Foundation. Plants in aid of Home-Start Butser. \nA 1-acre plot with areas styled with cottage garden\, prairie and shady borders set in the South Downs National Park with views of the Downs. Plants for sale. Partial wheelchair access due to quite steep grass slopes. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34019/durford-abbey-barn \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/national-garden-scheme-durford-abbey-barn-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Durford Abbey Barn Petersfield GU31 5AU
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251117T150922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T150922Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Join one of the Library team for a storytelling session for pre-school children in the Library at RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science on Monday mornings from 11 – 11:30am. Included in normal garden admission.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/storytime/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260116T094148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094148Z
UID:10027177-1775469600-1775494800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: The Old Vicarage Washington: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Old Vicarage The Street\, Washington\, RH20 4AS\nOpen Every Thur 5 Feb to 1 Oct (10am-4pm). Adm £10\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs. org.uk for information & booking. Self service light refreshments on Thurs (cash only) & picnics welcome. \nMon 6 Apr\, Mon 31 Aug (10am-5pm). Adm £10\, chd free. Home-made teas. Purchase ticket in advance or at the gate on the day. Visits also by arrangement 16 Mar to 1 Oct for groups of 10 to 30. No private group visits on Thursdays. \nA truly creative garden\, nurtured over 35 years to become a visitor favourite. Spanning over 3 acres\, it features formal topiary\, seasonal borders\, a contemporary water sculpture\, an Italianate gazebo\, specimen and mature trees\, a Japanese garden with waterfall and tea house\, a large copse with a stream\, a stumpery and treehouse\, and a kitchen garden with fruit trees. With 4000 tulips and bulbs planted annually\, the garden also opens in Feb for snowdrops. WC available. Featured in RHS The Garden magazine\, March 2025. Regional Finalist\, The English Garden’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens 2021. Wheelchair access to front garden; rear garden is on a slope. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/national-garden-scheme-the-old-vicarage-washington-open-garden/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:The Old Vicarage The Street Washington\, Sussex RH20 4AS\, The Old Vicarage The Street Washington\, Sussex RH20 4AS\, Washington\, West Sussex\, RH20 4AS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251208T150117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150117Z
UID:10026019-1775469600-1775494800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar
DESCRIPTION:As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative\, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners\, and how gardens\, in turn\, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/wildlife-wonders-a-gardeners-calendar/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T104500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T104500Z
UID:10027328-1775467800-1775494800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Women Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations.\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition\, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station\, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations. Featuring photographic portraits\, historical context\, contemporary art\, and podcasts\, the exhibition highlights achievements and resilience.\nEach piece tells a story of overcoming adversity in male-dominated fields\, stressing both individual accomplishments and the importance of supporting women in their pursuit of equality.\nKey Themes:\nIntergenerational Wisdom:\nShowcasing contributions from both historic and contemporary women\, the exhibition illustrates how past lessons inform ongoing efforts toward gender equality\, inspiring younger generations to build on this legacy.\nEmpowerment\, Representation & Social Change:\nHighlighting stories of women advocating for equality today\, this theme underscores the ongoing need for representation and continued progress.\nGender-Diverse Teams:\nEmphasising the benefits of diverse teams\, the exhibition shows how varied perspectives enhance creativity and innovation\, helping organisations adapt and succeed.\nOverall\, “Women Change Makers” is a tribute to women’s impact on society\, aiming to inspire conversation and action around gender equality.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-women-change-makers/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T110635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T110635Z
UID:10027689-1775466000-1775493000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition\nGuildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition\, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones.\nBy transforming instruments of death into symbols of life\, hope and faith\, the exhibition raises vital funds for frontline medical aid in Ukraine\, with support from local Rotary Clubs.\nThe exhibition has returned to the Cathedral on several occasions in recent years\, helping to fund essential medical supplies and vehicles and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict.\nFree admission – please check website before visiting.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-ukrainian-icons-exhibition/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251219T103647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T103647Z
UID:10026255-1775417400-1775422800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squidge
DESCRIPTION:White Noise Theatre present an outrageous\, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress\, Tiggy Bayley. \nA disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job in a South London state school. When she is assigned a young Irish traveller to help with his reading she finds hope in an unlikely friendship.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/squidge/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Yvonne Arnaud Theatre\, Millbrook\, Guildford\, GU1 3UX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Arnaud Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251208T150117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T150117Z
UID:10026018-1775383200-1775408400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wildlife Wonders: A Gardener’s Calendar
DESCRIPTION:As part of the RHS ‘Bringing Nature Home’ initiative\, this unique show invites visitors to discover how gardening calendars and almanacs have guided generations of gardeners\, and how gardens\, in turn\, have become essential sanctuaries for wildlife. This latest exhibition in the Old Laboratory is included in normal garden admission.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/wildlife-wonders-a-gardeners-calendar/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T104500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T104500Z
UID:10027327-1775381400-1775408400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Women Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition | Women Change Makers\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition highlights the extraordinary journeys of women who have defied societal norms and paved the way for future generations.\nThe “Women Change Makers” portrait exhibition\, in collaboration with a legacy podcast station\, celebrates women who have challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations. Featuring photographic portraits\, historical context\, contemporary art\, and podcasts\, the exhibition highlights achievements and resilience.\nEach piece tells a story of overcoming adversity in male-dominated fields\, stressing both individual accomplishments and the importance of supporting women in their pursuit of equality.\nKey Themes:\nIntergenerational Wisdom:\nShowcasing contributions from both historic and contemporary women\, the exhibition illustrates how past lessons inform ongoing efforts toward gender equality\, inspiring younger generations to build on this legacy.\nEmpowerment\, Representation & Social Change:\nHighlighting stories of women advocating for equality today\, this theme underscores the ongoing need for representation and continued progress.\nGender-Diverse Teams:\nEmphasising the benefits of diverse teams\, the exhibition shows how varied perspectives enhance creativity and innovation\, helping organisations adapt and succeed.\nOverall\, “Women Change Makers” is a tribute to women’s impact on society\, aiming to inspire conversation and action around gender equality.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-women-change-makers/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260203T110635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T110635Z
UID:10027688-1775379600-1775406600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibition : Ukrainian Icons Exhibition\nGuildford Cathedral is proud to host the powerful Icons on Ammunition Boxes Exhibition\, showcasing extraordinary works by Ukrainian artists who paint traditional religious icons on reclaimed ammunition boxes from active war zones.\nBy transforming instruments of death into symbols of life\, hope and faith\, the exhibition raises vital funds for frontline medical aid in Ukraine\, with support from local Rotary Clubs.\nThe exhibition has returned to the Cathedral on several occasions in recent years\, helping to fund essential medical supplies and vehicles and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by the conflict.\nFree admission – please check website before visiting.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/art-exhibition-ukrainian-icons-exhibition/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Guildford Cathedral\, Stag Hill\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU2 7UP\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virgin-mary-Icon.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Guildford Cathedral":MAILTO:marketing@guildford-cathedral.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251118T090823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T090823Z
UID:10025193-1775376000-1775430000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:PIPPBROOK BOWLS CLUB
DESCRIPTION:PIPPBROOK BOWLS is a friendly and sociable Club – OPEN DAYS 2.30pm 18\,25 April\, 3 May -free roll up 6pm Tuesdays – ALL welcome – EARLYBIRD HALF PRICE SUB richardjrode@gmail.com 07396105358 www.pippbrookbowls.co.uk Facebook
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/pippbrook-bowls-club/2026-04-05/
LOCATION:Pippbrook\, Pippbrook Bowls Club\, The Bowls Pavilion\, Pippbrook\, Dorking\, Surrey\, RH4 1SJ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Pippbrook Bowls Club":MAILTO:richardjrode@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20251219T103647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T103647Z
UID:10026254-1775331000-1775336400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squidge
DESCRIPTION:White Noise Theatre present an outrageous\, dark comedy about the shortfalls of our education system and finding love in darkness – the debut play of award-winning screenwriter and actress\, Tiggy Bayley. \nA disillusioned and cynical teaching assistant meets her match in a troubled little Irish Traveller. Squidge follows Daisy as she navigates her new job in a South London state school. When she is assigned a young Irish traveller to help with his reading she finds hope in an unlikely friendship.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/squidge/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Yvonne Arnaud Theatre\, Millbrook\, Guildford\, GU1 3UX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Yvonne-Arnaud-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Arnaud Theatre":MAILTO:boxoffice@yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027251-1775311200-1775322000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Peelers Retreat: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Peelers Retreat\n70 Ford Road\, Arundel\, BN18 9EX. Opens Sat 4\, Sat 18\, Tue 28 Apr\, Sat 23\, Tue 26 May\, Tue 2\, Sat 6\, Tue 16 June\, Tue 7\, Sat 11\, Tue 21 July (2-5). Adm £5\, chd free. Home- made teas. Refreshments in aid of Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. \nThis inspirational space is a delight with permanent gazebos and comfortable seating to sit and relax\, enjoying delicious teas. When cold we light the fire for our guests. Interlocking beds packed with year-round colour and scent\, shaded\nby specimen trees\, inventive water features and a range of quirky woodland sculptures. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/23227/peelers-retreat \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-peelers-retreat-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Peelers Retreat 70 Ford Road Arundel BN18 9EX
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Peelers-Retreat.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260218T153717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153717Z
UID:10028381-1775296800-1775322000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shorelines and Horizons
DESCRIPTION:Shorelines and Horizons brings together large-scale prints by three significant figures in British art: Trevor Price\, Barbara Rae and Donald Hamilton Fraser. The exhibition focuses on landscape as structure and sensation rather than description. Trevor Price’s woodcuts and engravings build dense surfaces through repeated line\, capturing water\, woodland\, vegetation and reflection with quiet intensity. Barbara Rae’s prints use colour and compression to hold coast\, sea and sky in dynamic balance. Donald Hamilton Fraser’s work centres on horizon and division\, using strong colour relationships to create tension\, depth and rhythm. \nThese are substantial works on paper\, selected for their scale and visual weight. Shorelines and Horizons offers a focused encounter with how three artists approach landscape through print\, each using different means to address light\, distance and movement. The exhibition rewards sustained looking and will appeal to collectors seeking confident\, collectable prints with strong physical presence. Shown together\, the works reveal both contrast and shared ground\, reinforcing printmaking as a medium capable of ambition\, impact and lasting relevance.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/shorelines-and-horizons/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T210824
CREATED:20260218T153700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T153700Z
UID:10028483-1775296800-1775322000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christina Taylor-Smith: Zen Garden
DESCRIPTION:Christina Taylor-Smith is a British printmaker whose work uses line\, texture and colour to map the pull between natural rhythms and human-made structures. This exhibition focuses on her new Oxford body of work. Expect layered prints with a strong sense of surface and light\, built through drawn marks\, embossing and\, in some pieces\, metal leaf. \nThe starting point is a crane motif\, chosen for its associations with wisdom\, longevity\, and renewal. Christina developed the work while researching Waterperry Gardens and the ideas behind The Printed Garden\, tracing links between observation\, philosophy\, and the love of wisdom. In a time that can feel loud and uncertain\, the work holds space for attention\, clarity\, and quiet strength. \nChristina studied fine art in Brussels and at the Surrey Institute in Farnham and was Head of Printmaking and Artist in Residence at South Hill Park Arts Centre.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/christina-taylor-smith-zen-garden/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:New Ashgate Gallery\, Wagon Yard/Lower Church La\, Farnham\, GU9 7PS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Ashgate Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@newashgate.org.uk
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