Page 4 - Leighton News April 2017
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4 National Association of
Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
A Year Ago we asked readers to send
us their photos so that we would The April 2017 meeting of NADFAS (National
have a selection available to use on Association of Decorative and Fine Arts
the cover pages of the Leighton Societies) takes place on Thursday April 27th
News. Number of responses? at 2.30pm. Venue is the Powis Suite, Royal
Precisely one! This was from Ann Oak Hotel, Welshpool.
Whale who sent us this month s lovely picture. We The speaker is Sarah Gathercole,
kept it at the ready until spring came round again. and the subject is Picasso's
The offer/request is still open so send us enough Women ‐ How Important These
pictures so that we are spoilt for choice. Women Were To His Work
Non‐members are welcome, but a
We also want articles about . absolutely anything. donation of £5 is suggested to help
There are a few stalwart contributors for local news cover costs. No need to book, just
items and the all important announcements for turn up.
upcoming events and functions. However we do aim For more information telephone Avril on 01938
to have at least one story or feature each month 555938 or e‐mail avril@avrilhart.com
about an individual reader s experience, interests,
business, etc. A massive, eye‐catching image of Powis Castle
taken by Welshpool photographer Colin Rogers will
Looking back through the newsletters from years grab your attention at the new NFU Mutual office
gone by, there seems to be all sorts of contributions which opened in March.
from all sorts of readers on all sorts of subjects. Were The company ran a photographic competition and
these articles canvassed or volunteered? Are we asked people to submit their depiction of
getting less input now as written communication Montgomeryshire. The winning image, judged by
deteriorates from fountain pen to biro to typewriter weather broadcaster Derek Brockway, has been
to email to texting to tweets . blown up to a gigantic 10mx3m and wallpapered onto
the feature wall of the new office in Church Street.
But you don t actually have to write anything
unless you want to. First and foremost we need
ideas. If you have a tale to tell, phone us or call in for
a chat about how we may be able to use it. Yes
Eithol, we still want to record your childhood tales
of derring-do!
And for planning ahead we would welcome new
sponsors to our rota. For our ten issues we have four
or five businesses that generously repeat their
sponsorship each year. For the remaining slots if you
have a seasonal offer or would just like to make a
contribution to the running costs, please do get in
touch our contact details are on the back page.
S t e v e Patricia
MARTON WELSHPOOL
Friday Monday
28th April 10th April
at 7:00pm
at 7:30
IMDb A STREET CAT NAMED BOB
IMDb
Doors open at 6:30pm at the Assembly Room.
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Tickets: £3.50 Refreshments available.
Tickets are £4.00. Under 16s £2.00.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome.
Decorative & Fine Arts Societies
A Year Ago we asked readers to send
us their photos so that we would The April 2017 meeting of NADFAS (National
have a selection available to use on Association of Decorative and Fine Arts
the cover pages of the Leighton Societies) takes place on Thursday April 27th
News. Number of responses? at 2.30pm. Venue is the Powis Suite, Royal
Precisely one! This was from Ann Oak Hotel, Welshpool.
Whale who sent us this month s lovely picture. We The speaker is Sarah Gathercole,
kept it at the ready until spring came round again. and the subject is Picasso's
The offer/request is still open so send us enough Women ‐ How Important These
pictures so that we are spoilt for choice. Women Were To His Work
Non‐members are welcome, but a
We also want articles about . absolutely anything. donation of £5 is suggested to help
There are a few stalwart contributors for local news cover costs. No need to book, just
items and the all important announcements for turn up.
upcoming events and functions. However we do aim For more information telephone Avril on 01938
to have at least one story or feature each month 555938 or e‐mail avril@avrilhart.com
about an individual reader s experience, interests,
business, etc. A massive, eye‐catching image of Powis Castle
taken by Welshpool photographer Colin Rogers will
Looking back through the newsletters from years grab your attention at the new NFU Mutual office
gone by, there seems to be all sorts of contributions which opened in March.
from all sorts of readers on all sorts of subjects. Were The company ran a photographic competition and
these articles canvassed or volunteered? Are we asked people to submit their depiction of
getting less input now as written communication Montgomeryshire. The winning image, judged by
deteriorates from fountain pen to biro to typewriter weather broadcaster Derek Brockway, has been
to email to texting to tweets . blown up to a gigantic 10mx3m and wallpapered onto
the feature wall of the new office in Church Street.
But you don t actually have to write anything
unless you want to. First and foremost we need
ideas. If you have a tale to tell, phone us or call in for
a chat about how we may be able to use it. Yes
Eithol, we still want to record your childhood tales
of derring-do!
And for planning ahead we would welcome new
sponsors to our rota. For our ten issues we have four
or five businesses that generously repeat their
sponsorship each year. For the remaining slots if you
have a seasonal offer or would just like to make a
contribution to the running costs, please do get in
touch our contact details are on the back page.
S t e v e Patricia
MARTON WELSHPOOL
Friday Monday
28th April 10th April
at 7:00pm
at 7:30
IMDb A STREET CAT NAMED BOB
IMDb
Doors open at 6:30pm at the Assembly Room.
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Tickets: £3.50 Refreshments available.
Tickets are £4.00. Under 16s £2.00.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome.
