LECHLADE ART SOCIETY NEWS
Past Events
Remember that you can view photographs and reports for all our activities including workshops, demonstrations, social events, pop up sales, open studios and annual exhibitions for at least the last four years - see the full list here
Donation to the Prospect Hospice
At the Christmas Lunch on 12th December, Brian Britton (Chair) talked about a recent donation to the Prospect Hospice, Wroughton (near Swindon). This came from funds raised at various sales of art materials but mostly from the sale of "Little Gems" at the annual Exhibition in August. The Society were invited to send representatives to the Hospice to formally present a cheque (reprinted on a large board) so that some photographs could be taken for publicity purposes.
This was the third year in succession that the Society have raised money for this cause and the Hospice were especially grateful because regular donations enable them to plan ahead with more confidence.
Michele Mason (left) and Brian Britton with Sarah Edge, Community and Events Fundraiser at Prospect Hospice
Christmas Lunch at Wrag Barn Golf Club, Highworth
Friday 12th December, 12 noon for 12.30pm
It all went well! The report and photographs are here
Newsletter and Words of Art Issue 25 - November 2025
This issue includes the AGM in October, our award winners, the Pop Up Sale on Saturday 6th December and Thursday Group news.
View or download the magazine to your device (pdf 135KB):
Monthly Meeting Tuesday 11th November, 2.00-4.00pm in the Pavilion
Jackie Garner gave a demonstration entitled "Abstract Acrylics Drawn from Nature". See the photos and Short Report at: Jackie Garner Nov 25
Monthly Meeting Tuesday 9th September, 2.00-4.00pm in the Pavilion
Hashim Akib gave a demonstration entitled "Street Scenes in Acrylics". See the short report and photographs here: Hashim Akib Sept 2025
Hashim has demonstrated for us before: Hashim Akib May 2023
Kandinsky, Constable and Coffee Cake - an Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Saturday 15th March in the Memorial Hall
Ten very enthusiastic participants (not Society members) came along to try painting with acrylics. See the report and photographs at Workshops
Popup Art Sale
Back by popular demand, nineteen of our members were selling work and cards in the Lechlade Memorial Hall on Saturday 23rd November from 10am - 2pm.
See the photographs: Popup Sale Nov 24
Announcement from Brian Britton, LAS Chair - Sue Moir
"It is with deep sadness that I inform you that Sue Moir died peacefully at the Great Western Hospital today, Monday 4th November. Many of you will remember Sue with deep affection.
Sue has given sterling service to LAS over many years both as a member and Committee member. Amongst other duties, she ensured that, for many years, the Thursday Group was efficiently run at both The Trout and the Pavilion.
Sue will be sorely missed, both as a friend and a stalwart LAS member."
Sue at the Thursday Group Christmas Lunch, Dec 2021
AGM for the year ending 30th June 2024
The meeting took place as planned on Tuesday 8th October 2024 at 2.00pm. The required quorum of 20% of the membership attending the meeting was not achieved and so there was no voting on any agenda item. The Annual Report of the Chairperson (Brian Britton) for the 2023-24 year is available to read: AGM
Three trophies were presented to members by Brian Britton (Chair):
John Sirrelle, Patron's Award 2024 and a cheque for £50, Exhibition 2024
Ann March, Oscart Award 2024 and a cheque for £50, Oscart Award
Roger Jones, Annual Exhibition Favourite award (new)
The "Favourite" award is new this year. It was chosen by visitors to the exhibition. For all of the details and the photographs: Exhibition 2024
Annual Summer Exhibition
The exhibition, which was open to the public from Saturday 24th to Tuesday 27th August in Lechlade's Memorial Hall, is now over but you can still view the photographs:
- Preview Evening (Friday 23rd August 7-8.30pm)
- Patron's Award
- Exhibits of 43 artists on display screens in the main hall
- "Little Gems" for sale in aid of the Prospect Hospice, Swindon
- Lechlade Library window display
- Promotion around the town
See Exhibition 2024
Also a 360 degree view of the exhibition hall at Exhibition360