Two new artists at Shaftesbury’s Cygnet Gallery

Cassandra and Elijah -Tales of the Future by Simon PolkinghornThe Cygnet Gallery in Shaftesbury is very pleased to announce that two new artists have joined the gallery. August has seen some changes at the Cygnet Gallery, Shaftesbury. Two new artists have joined the gallery, wood turner Jason Fermo and painter Simon Polkinghorn. It was almost three years ago when Jason Fermo walked into Jack of all Trades, Wimbourne, to buy a coat hook, but instead came away with a lathe and a selection of woodturning tools. Full story: Read more

Gillingham Walking Festival 2015

30 11 11 photyoFinal preparations are now in full swing  for the second Gillingham Walking Festival taking place from the 5-13th September. The event will be launched on Saturday 5th September at 9.45am on the Town Meadow by the Mayor or Gillingham and our special guest Kate Ashbrook – President of the Ramblers national organisation.  Enthusiastic walkers can then take a 5 or 20 mile walk. Full story: Read more