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There's always plenty happening at The Atkins Building, check out the events calendar below for all the upcoming events and exhibitions!
Jul
2019
The popular Atkins Gallery Open Exhibition returns this summer with 2019 celebrating the Hansom Cab and Hinckley’s contribution to the transport industry.
The theme of this year’s Open Exhibition is Travels and Transport with 2D and 3D interpretations of the theme welcome. Your piece could be about a physical or personal journey, a favourite vehicle you’ve owned or would like to own, views and experiences from your travels from home and abroad, inspiration from heritage transport like the Hansom Cab or the Flying Scotsman, inspiration from daily or special journeys or different ways of travelling by land, sea or air.
Submission Dates for your transport and journey inspired pieces are 1 July to 5 July at Atkins Building Reception open 08:30-17:30 costing £12 for up to three pieces with the exhibition opening on 15 July.
Follow the Exhibition on Facebook for all the latest news and Travels and Transport ideas and inspiration https://www.facebook.com/events/2039189716118696/
Aug
2019
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/
Sep
2019
The 2019 theme for Heritage Open Days is People Power! Atkins Gallery will featuring stories, images and objects from Atkins Building's industrial past including the 1975 Hosiery strike!
Sep
2019
A guided walking tour of the Atkins Building, Hinckley & District Museum and the Great Meeting Unitarian Chapel, where visitors can learn about these Grade listed buildings and the famous Atkins hosiery family that connects them.
Atkins Heritage Tour starts at 10:30am on Saturday 14 September at Hinckley & District Museum, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley.
Whilst at the Museum Phillip Lindley will highlight the connection between the cottages and the Atkins Family. The tour then moves to the Atkins Building where Business Centre Principal Officer Rebecca Wilbur will be guiding visitors round and focusing on the family's industrial past. The final part takes place in the Great Meeting Chapel with Hugh Beavin, who will explore the reasons why the Atkins Family chose the Chapel as their place of worship.
To book your place on the Atkins Heritage Tour please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Oct
2019
Ada Lovelace, daughter of English poet Lord Byron spent her childhood years at Kirkby Mallory, Hinckley, where she was encourage to develop a love of science and mathematics.
Ada is considered to be one of the first computer programmers following her work with Charles Babbage's Difference Engine, which is a calculating machine which required a written program to carry out complex calculations.
This month long exhibition combines portraits, images, talks and interactive exhibits to bring to life and connect the relevance of her work to the technology we use today
If you would like to sponsor the Exhibition or get involved in other ways please download the Ada Lovelace Exhibition Sponsorship details
Nov
2019
The Christmas Gift Fair returns to the Atkins Gallery on Saturday 23 November with Christmas gift ideas and other festive treats. There will be a huge range of stalls from local artists, crafters and businesses to get you in the Christmas mood and a chance to tick some items off from your Christmas shopping list.
The event is FREE to enter and open 10:00 to 16:00 and is the same weekend as Hinckley Town Centre Christmas Light switch on and Tin Hat Fair.