Note from our Webmaster: I’m slightly late publishing this blog post because we needed to report on our Summer Exhibition first, to get the word out! But, better late than never, here is the news from this year’s May Paintaway to Skelwith Bridge in the Lake District, with many thanks to Beverley Wightman, our Organiser, …
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Our Paintaway returns!
After more than two years of Covid-imposed Paintaway inactivity, it was exciting to be heading once more on a fine May morning for The Skelwith Bridge Hotel in the Lake District, only a short distance from Ambleside and at the entrance to the Langdale Valley. Situated on the delightful River Brathay, the hotel has, on several …
Brecon, what a glorious new Paintaway location we enjoyed!
On Monday 20th May more than 30 members made their way independently to the Castle of Brecon Hotel for our annual four-night painting holiday. The welcoming hotel proved an excellent base for exploration of this very attractive area. With the Brecon Beacons dominating the view from the hotel and the many attractive small towns and …
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Beautiful Beaumaris Paintaway in perfect weather!
Our annual early summer Paintaway to Beaumaris in Anglesey, from 21st to 25th May, was blessed with almost perfect weather. This enabled us to explore far and wide across the island and on to the immediate mainland, returning to favourite spots or seeking out new sketching locations. These included formerly bustling harbours such as Amlwch, …
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The Skelwith Bridge Annual Paintaway 2017
This year’s Annual Paintaway saw members returning to the popular Skelwith Bridge Hotel, scene of several previous Art Society visits. Arriving by car for a 4 night stay, some 20 members were soon installed in this comfortable and welcoming small hotel, situated at the foot of the dramatic Langdale Valley. The area within easy reach …
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