The Big Pink Ball – In Aid Of Breast Cancer Now
14 August 2017
was diagnosed with breast cancer 17 years ago, a total shock, and as a young mother, it was pretty tough going. I had my operation followed by 6 months of chemotherapy, which was very harrowing, and then a 4 week course of radiotherapy. But with a very positive attitude, and the loving support of my husband and family, I got through it. Also having the children to concentrate on, gave me the determination to...
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Marc Chagall at All Saints’ Church, Tudeley
02 August 2017
Nestled in the sleepy village of Tudeley, in Kent, lies the unassuming All Saints’ Church. This was our second visit to the church. This year to view again the wonderful Chagall stained-glass windows and to take in the ‘Darling Buds of May’ Kent countryside.
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Dartford Lions Peace Poster Competition
24 July 2017
Dartford Lions have created a Peace Poster Competition. This will be run independently of the national competition to allow five groups of young people with special needs to participate on a level playing field, as no special needs section yet exists at national level...
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The Art of Autism
21 December 2016
Together with Cllr Mandy Garford, I will be hosting an art exhibition in my Gallery in Dartford with the subject of AUTISM as the theme! We welcome expressions of autism from any of the local children ages 3-18 on the autism spectrum! This could be artwork on paper, canvas, as a sculpture or something more extravagant. Just one piece per ASD child, or as a group please...
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DAN’s first exhibition at the Mick Jagger Centre
01 November 2016
The first day of Dartford Arts Network’s ‘Traces’ exhibition at The Mick Jagger Centre is on 2nd November, 2016. This is our first exhibition at MJC and I’m pleased to have one of my paintings included in the project.
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Design The Orchards Centre Christmas Card
12 October 2016
The Orchards Shopping Centre, Dartford would like your help to create their Christmas card for 2016! The winner will receive 50 copies of YOUR design with envelopes for you to send out to all your friends. It can be any picture you like, you might want to draw Father Christmas, Rudolf or...
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Roald Dahl Centenary
04 January 2016
This year (2016) marks the 100th birthday of the famous author Roald Dahl – much loved for his children’s books such as Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The BFG. During January I will be approaching local primary schools...
Childhood Memories of World War 2 by Calvin White
25 August 2015
The following text and poem are from the short book Calvin White wrote and self-published for his family and friends in 2015. A large version of the poem can be seen in my Gallery in the Orchards Centre, Dartford. Limited copies on A4 sheets are available free of charge.
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