The Arts Society (Appleby)

wed11dec11:00The Arts Society (Appleby)The Christmas Tree11:00 Appleby Market Hall

DATE:

11 October

Victorian Christmas

Event Details

The Christmas Tree
– From Forest Fir to Festive Feature

 

Lecturer:  Dr Claire Walsh

The Christmas tree presents us with over five centuries of art and meaning. Vital to both Paganism and Christianity, it was and still is, shrouded in legend. The forest fir first made the transition from Viking carvings to German Romanticism and Scandinavian naturalism before taking its place in the modern festival of Christmas. This lecture tells us about its hidden significance and the ways in which it has been used to celebrate Christmas.

Dr Claire Walsh has worked at the Victorian and Albert Museum and lectures at the University of Warwick, she also lectures for the Open University.

 

Coffee will be served from 10:15 am.

Presentation at 11:00.

Everyone welcome.
Members are free, a small charge of £8.00 to non-members at the door.

 

 

Click on “Learn More” for more information on the Society.

Time

(Wednesday) 11:00

Location

Appleby Market Hall

Organizer

Erica Tarney

017683 51716 / 07729 796 468

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Contact ATG

Please feel free to contact the Group Officers, as follows:

Chair – Position vacant

Secretary – Keith Cooper

Treasurer – Lisa Harrington

Donations to ATG

If you would like to support the work of the Tree Group by making a donation to help cover the costs of essential tree guards or the purchase of trees for planting, that would be very much appreciated.

Account details are:
Account Name: Asby Tree Group
Sort code: 20-55-41
Account number : 50979708

ATG Activities

We will be working with local landowners to identify small areas of land that can be used to plant trees or hedges. Occasional requests will go out to members, seeking volunteers to survey areas of land to assess the age and health of trees and to identify possible planting areas, as well as to take part in planting trees and hedges. These activities will normally be scheduled to last for no more than three hours.

The Tree Group has insurance to cover members carrying out these activities.

ATG Membership

A membership form can be downloaded here,
or obtained from the Secretary:
Keith Cooper

There is currently no membership fee.

COVID Policy (Feb.2022)

Unfortunately Covid-19 has not gone away, and we still want everyone to feel safe whilst being able to enjoy the film.

  • We use ‘cabaret-style’ seating around suitably spaced tables.
  • We recommend that you continue to wear a face covering when moving around the village hall, though this may be removed whilst you are seated.
  • It would also be appreciated if you could complete an antigen (lateral flow) test before attending.  (We are more than happy to refund your ticket should your test unfortunately prove positive.)

Opening Hours Xmas 2021

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