Collective Art in Marlow – Saturday 19th May and Sunday 20th May

Collective Art in Marlow once again brings an outstanding diversity of art and craft together on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012, in central Marlow. A presentation of 18 artisans producing beautiful handmade ceramics, textiles, glass, etchings, metal-work, jewellery, candles, cakes and much more!

Timed Workshops Available to All

Visitors will have the chance to take part in art & craft workshops on both the Saturday and the Sunday. There will be opportunities to make fused glass lightcatchers and coasters, rolled beeswax and vintage tea-cup candles, mosaic items, copper embossing and felting. Kirsty Allsop of Handmade Britain fame would love it! Workshops will be running throughout the day and are suitable for adults or children over 7 years (younger children can take part but must be supervised by an adult). Prices for workshops will average £5 per item.

The event takes place on Saturday 19th May 10am to 10pm and Sunday 20th May 2pm to 5pm, at the Pugin Rooms in St. Peter’s Street, Marlow. Entrance is free, limited free parking is available and there will be a vintage cafe with yummy cakes during the day and drinks & nibbles will be available from 6pm.

Workshop Timings & Details

Saturday 19th May (2 separate workshops running alongside)

• 11am – 12: Fused Glass and/or Candle Making
• 12 – 1pm: Copper Embossing and/or Hand Felting
• 1pm – 2pm: Fused Glass and/or Copper Embossing
• 2pm – 3pm: Candle Making and/or Hand Felting
• 3pm – 4pm: Copper Embossing and/or Candle Making
• 4pm – 5pm: Fused Glass and/or Hand Felting

Sunday 20th May (3 separate workshops running alongside)

• 2pm – 3pm: Mosaic and/or Candle Making and/or Copper Embossing
• 3pm – 4pm: Mosaic and/or Fused Glass and/or Hand Felting
• 4pm – 5pm: Mosaic and/or Copper Embossing and/or Candle Making

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Well known old engraving of Marlow.

Why is Marlow where it is? Because it’s a convenient location for both the M40 and the M4? Probably not. But this Marlow Archaeological Society talk aims to shed some light on what might be the actual reasons…

A Talk by Colin Berks MIFA MAAIS – Thursday 17 May 2012.

The origins of Marlow and why it is where it is are something of a mystery. The talk will explore what we know, what we don’t know and ideas for research to create a better understanding.

We know that in the Neolithic, say 2500BC, and probably into the early Iron Age, say 300BC, the location of occupation was to the west of the current town around Harleyford, and then the higher areas. There is evidence for Neolithic housing, agriculture, industry and burial. It is also apparent that the main route at this time through the area was from Harleyford, via Bisham, towards Cookham.

By 1200AD things have changed dramatically. Doomsday, in 1086 records manors, a mill and a fishery. In 1290 there are records indicating economic expansion, the beginnings of a town with the main route from Widmer, via Marlow, to Bisham, and a substantial bridge off Park Street, plus the possibility of routes to Bourne End, Henley and Wycombe.

So what happened between say 300BC and about 1000AD to cause the centre of occupation to move from a mile to the west, to its current location? We just don’t know for certain but the talk will explore some possible reasons.

Thursday 17th May 2012, Garden Room, Liston Hall, Marlow, at 8pm

Entrance   £3.50 – members  £2.50, Free Refreshments. Free Parking

Website: http://www.marlow-archaeology.org/

Critically acclaimed classical guitarist Carlos Bonell will be performing one of a select handful of UK concerts in 2012 in the beautiful setting of All Saints Church in Marlow on Saturday 19th May.
He will be playing favourites from the classical guitar repertoire including Cavatina, Asturias, Classical Gas and many more alongside tracks from his Magical Mystery Guitar Tour and Queen Guitar Rhapsodies albums. The concert is being recorded for radio broadcast subsequently.

Buy your tickets online  here.
Reserve or buy your tickets:
- by email david@davidyoungmusic.co.uk
- by telephone David Young 07931 590911
- in person from Westmount Music, Brucewood Parade, Marlow Bottom, Bucks 01628 481510

See Carlos on BBC Breakfast Television next Friday 18th May – Carlos will be playing live on the show as well as discussing the inspiration behind his Magical Mystery Guitar Tour album.

Organised by Marlow & District Round Table to raise money for local charities and community groups, this fun family event will feature a huge variety of stalls and activities for all of the family, including;

“Wychwood Warriors” Viking Re-enactment Group

Live Music and Dance performances throughout the day

Gourmet BBQ, Real Ale Tent & Ladies Circle Cream Teas

The famous Duck Race at 3:30pm , with great prizes including;

PlayStation console

Nintendo Wii console

Motorworkx car service worth £150

2 X Venture Family Experience vouchers worth £145

£50 Gatsby & Daisy gift voucher

Meal for 2 at Zizzi’s Marlow worth £40

All set in the beautiful surroundings of Higginson Park on the banks of the River Thames – we look forward to seeing you there!

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Or check our website for more information on Marlow Round Table and the May Fayre www.marlow.roundtable.co.uk

‘Monsieur de Coubertin’s Magnificent Opymlic ©Feat!’ is a new and extraordinary piece of theatre from Riding Lights Theatre Company, touring nationally from 20^th March to 16^th June 2012. See it in Marlow on:

Monday 14^th May at Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, West Street, Marlow, SL7 2BR.

Let Baron Pierre de Coubertin (sports enthusiast, French aristocrat and devotee of Tom Brown’s Schooldays) take you on a whirlwind trip back to where it all began – the rebirth of the Opymlic^© Games in Athens, in 1896.

Aiming to re-invigorate the world, body, mind and spirit with heroic sporting endeavours, Monsieur de Coubertin soon finds he has his own marathon to run, facing European politics and Greek finance to name but a few hurdles.

Riding Lights Theatre Company uncovers the surprising spiritual roots to the modern Opymlic^© Games as they present this homage to sporting history, packed with astonishing athletic skills, formidably good comedy, and the best moustaches this side of the 19th century.

Please visit www.ridinglights.org/opymlic for a full tour schedule, further information and online booking. Riding Lights Theatre Company Box Office is on 01904 613000.

Tickets: Full £12.50, Concessions £10.00. Groups of 10+ £9.00

An evening of wine tasting, and historical talk – presented by Marlow Budavar Town Twinning Association:

On the Sunday 10th June, the Marlow Town Regatta & Festival’s enclosure will once again be taken over by the Marlow Dragon Boat Festival. Featuring over 20 teams of friends, family, team mates and colleagues, the event is carried out in a great atmosphere and is a fantastic day out for participants and supporters young and old, where many also raise money for a local charity, school or group.

There are still a few places left, so don’t miss the boat and enter now!

Below is some of the feedback from last year’s participants highlighting what a good time was had

“Very well organised, very enthusiastic instructors and staff and would definitely recommend this event to anyone. Great fun and a great day out, many thanks .”

“Thanks for a great day  shame about the weather but we loved it and were superbly delighted to win!!!! not expected at all so all went home buzzing last night!!!  We will be back next year and request Gordon, the helmsman/trainer again  please pass on thanks to him as well.  Thanks again for a fun event”. Winners of the Ladies Race

“Thanks for a great day yesterday in Marlow  even better as we won this year!” Winners of the Open Race

“Thanks for everything it was great fun despite the weather and I am sure the team will be back next year .”

The team can be an  Open Team  (mix of male and female), all  Ladies Team  or a  Junior Team  (12-18 year olds). The price to enter for a team of up to 15 people is from £350 (6-10 paddlers & a drummer are required for each race).  Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 3 races and prizes are available for the first, second & third placed teams as well as the best dressed & named teams on the day.  Each entry package includes a training session before the day to allow teams to get in some practice whether they have been in a dragon boat before or are first timers.

For more information about this fantastic way to spend a summer’s day please go onto our website www.Dragonsalive.co.uk .  Alternatively please contact Lauren or Alex on 0845 130 2248 or e-mail Lauren@dragonsalive.co.uk for more details.

If you are heading to Higginson Park in Marlow…. Two bits of good news!

1)  The lovely breakfasts at Cafe in the Park are now available ALL DAY

2)  They also have 2 for 1 deals for next week (excl Bank Holiday Monday). That could be a saving in the region of £6 to £8 so very worthwhile!

Simply visit their website (or click the image below), pop in your email address and they’ll send you a link to a voucher.

At Danesfield House we believe that rewards and benefits reflect our commitment to attracting and motivating talent. Personal development of each member of our team is important to us because high morale is key to the overall guest experience. Our training provides a level of confidence recognisable by every guest.

If you can provide exceptional service with enthusiasm, confidently take on challenges to deliver excellence, act as a team, and enjoy celebrating success then Danesfield House is for you.

Do you embrace change and show flexibility? Do you enjoy your work? Do you take ownership and use initiative to solve problems?

You will be well mannered, professionally dressed and consistently well groomed. At Danesfield House we are genuine and generous, always treating others as they expect to be treated. We show great respect for other peoples’ cultures, values and customs, acting with integrity, fairness and honesty.

RSVP for a unique ‘Meet the Team’ day on Monday 14th May 2012, 11am – 3pm
RSVP to: talent@danesfieldhouse.co.uk

Danesfield House Hotel and Spa | Henley Road | Marlow | Buckinghamshire | SL7 2EY

T: 01628 891010 F: 01628 890408 W: www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk

Marlow Royal British Legion are holding an action packed Beer Festival weekend from Fri 4th to Mon 7th May.
14 different ales – great prices all weekend, then on Saturday is a ticketed night of music, and Sunday is Family day!

Here’s the official poster: