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AN Y National Association of
Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
Ann and John Markwick — for themselves and on
behalf of everyone else who enjoyed the events — wish There was a record attendance at the January
to record a huge Thank You to Tony and Sarah for meeting of the North Powys branch of NADFAS.
organising, staging and manning the wonderful Edward Parry gave an illustrated lecture
Exhibition of Leighton Memorabilia. It was a real treat to entitled Black and White Houses of
see so many interesting things from times past, and Montgomeryshire, and the vote of thanks was
reminded us of so much we had forgotten. It was good of given by Avril Hart, Chairman.
them to spend so much time (at a busy time of year) The society meets on the fourth Thursday of each month
giving so much pleasure to the people of Leighton. in the Powis Suite of the Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, at
2.30pm. Non-members are welcome to attend, though a
As always, thank you to the regular trade advertisers donation of £5 toward costs is requested.
and the monthly sponsors that enable us to produce the Members receive several benefits, including lectures,
free newsletter to an expanding readership. This month visits to places of interest, study courses, regular glossy
we are very glad to welcome two new contributors to add magazines and a NADFAS discount card. Lecture topics
to the roster of this source of funding. Be sure to look at include art, architecture, furniture, music and gardens.
the back page of this issue to see what’s on offer from our
latest advertisers. The March lecture takes place
on Thursday the 24th, when
Many thanks of course to all the distributors setting Sarah Gathercole's topic will be
out in all weathers to deliver copies to the far flung Animals In Art
corners of the community. It could well be an onerous
task with all the winds and rain we’ve had this winter. For further information contact
roger.brown001@btinternet.com or avril@avrilhart.com
Finally we must thank all the readers who generously
volunteer to send donations to help with the running costs Holly's London
for materials and printing. All amounts large or small are MARATHON
really appreciated. We are not (quite) at the stage of in aid of Mind
adding an online PayPal button but we do often get asked
how and where to send a donation. So if you would like
to contribute please send a cheque made out to
‘Leighton News’ to our treasurer: Tanya Allison at
Oak Villa, Leighton, Welshpool SY21 8HL
Steve Patricia www.virginmoneygiving.com/hollydyer_mind
MARTON WELSHPOOL
Spectre Dark Horse
Friday Monday
1st April 14th March
at 7:30 at 7:00pm
Tickets are £4.00. Under 16s £2.00. Doors open at 6:30pm at the Assembly Room.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome. Tickets: £3.50 Refreshments available.
AN Y National Association of
Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
Ann and John Markwick — for themselves and on
behalf of everyone else who enjoyed the events — wish There was a record attendance at the January
to record a huge Thank You to Tony and Sarah for meeting of the North Powys branch of NADFAS.
organising, staging and manning the wonderful Edward Parry gave an illustrated lecture
Exhibition of Leighton Memorabilia. It was a real treat to entitled Black and White Houses of
see so many interesting things from times past, and Montgomeryshire, and the vote of thanks was
reminded us of so much we had forgotten. It was good of given by Avril Hart, Chairman.
them to spend so much time (at a busy time of year) The society meets on the fourth Thursday of each month
giving so much pleasure to the people of Leighton. in the Powis Suite of the Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool, at
2.30pm. Non-members are welcome to attend, though a
As always, thank you to the regular trade advertisers donation of £5 toward costs is requested.
and the monthly sponsors that enable us to produce the Members receive several benefits, including lectures,
free newsletter to an expanding readership. This month visits to places of interest, study courses, regular glossy
we are very glad to welcome two new contributors to add magazines and a NADFAS discount card. Lecture topics
to the roster of this source of funding. Be sure to look at include art, architecture, furniture, music and gardens.
the back page of this issue to see what’s on offer from our
latest advertisers. The March lecture takes place
on Thursday the 24th, when
Many thanks of course to all the distributors setting Sarah Gathercole's topic will be
out in all weathers to deliver copies to the far flung Animals In Art
corners of the community. It could well be an onerous
task with all the winds and rain we’ve had this winter. For further information contact
roger.brown001@btinternet.com or avril@avrilhart.com
Finally we must thank all the readers who generously
volunteer to send donations to help with the running costs Holly's London
for materials and printing. All amounts large or small are MARATHON
really appreciated. We are not (quite) at the stage of in aid of Mind
adding an online PayPal button but we do often get asked
how and where to send a donation. So if you would like
to contribute please send a cheque made out to
‘Leighton News’ to our treasurer: Tanya Allison at
Oak Villa, Leighton, Welshpool SY21 8HL
Steve Patricia www.virginmoneygiving.com/hollydyer_mind
MARTON WELSHPOOL
Spectre Dark Horse
Friday Monday
1st April 14th March
at 7:30 at 7:00pm
Tickets are £4.00. Under 16s £2.00. Doors open at 6:30pm at the Assembly Room.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome. Tickets: £3.50 Refreshments available.
