Event Calendar

Famous Fifty

5 December to 28 December

A commemorative multi-faceted project honouring the Famous Fifty and their contribution and sacrifice in WWI. The Famous 50 were the first men to volunteer for service at the start of WW1 and were the first to set foot on French soil. These men are now having their story told through the Famous Fifty exhibition which features 50 WW1 life sized soldier silhouettes which have been decorated by individuals, local groups, schools, and artists. You can learn more about the Famous Fifty at http://www.theheroproject.org.uk and watch the Famous Fifty arrive at #atkinsgallery on https://youtu.be/N_ZppNrOjsQ

Additional viewings of the Famous Fifty Exhibition

Sunday 16 December 10am to 1pm

Atkins Gallery will be open on Sunday 16 December 10am to 1pm for additional viewings of the Famous Fifty Exhibition with project partner the Hero Project CIC.

Monthly Beginners Mindfulness Class for women with the focus on diminishing anxiety and stress.

Sunday 6th January 2019 at the Atkins Building

These classes will teach you:
Simple calming breathing practices ...
How to regulate your emotions
How to quiet your mind
What being in the present moment is all about
How our bodies react to our thoughts
About the mechanics of worry and how to let it go
How to recognise thinking patterns that create harm
Mindful meditation to slow down the chaos
Practices that help to induce the relaxation response
Contact Marina Broadley to book at http://www.heartofwellbeing.co.uk

Fifty Fantastic Females

16 January 2019 to 1 February 2019

The follow up exhibition to the Famous Fifty is Fifty Fantastic Females, a touring exhibition celebrating the Rights of Women Centenary 1918-2018. This exhibition features famous women from history like Boudicca, and local suffragette Alice Hawkins to modern author Julia Donaldson creator of the Gruffalo’s Child. The achievements of the fantastic females are depicted on female silhouettes and are decorated by local schoolchildren, artists and community groups.

Formal Opening event 17 January 15:00-19:00
Geocache Trail Launch event 26 January 12:00-17:00

Graduate show BA Hons Visual Media

10 june to 25 June

Students from North Warwickshire and Hinckley College in their final year of a BA Honours degree in Visual Media will be showcasing their final projects in this Graduate Show featuring disciplines such as film, graphic design and photography.

If you want to learn more BA Honours Degrees with NWHC please follow the link to make an enquiry or download a copy of the Course information

https://enquiry.app.nwslc.ac.uk/?site=nwhc

BA Hons Visual media Course information

Earl Shilton Camera Club 2019 Exhibition

27 August to 6 september

This local popular photography club returns with their annual members showcase featuring work from projects and competitions throughout the year. Many of the prints displayed will be available to purchase.

Plus an Earl Shilton Camera Club event happening in Atkins Gallery on 4 September evening where you can meet members of the Club and learn more about this proactive local club.

For more information on Earl Shilton Camera Club please see http://www.earlshiltoncameraclub.org.uk/