LESLEY BOARDLEY was born 14 April 1945 in Malvern to John and Benda Hooper. After taking A-levels she was offered a place at Nottingham University to study Social Administration, spending 6 months as an au […]
James Sydney George Bickle, known as Syd or Sid , came into the world on the 28 August 1930, born in Nymett Rowland in North Devon to George and Cecilia. Sid grew up within a large […]
FLOWER POWER – LOCKDOWN’S SILVER LINING Outdoor spaces have taken on a new importance in the past year. This month Elestr Lee meets Alison Galer of Florence Gardening, whose expertise enhances gardens all around our […]
THE PERFECT PLACE TO FIND OUR INNER ARTIST This month we meet a woman who has made it her mission to allow others to discover the joy of creativity. Elestr Lee meets Art Jam’s Sherrie […]
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY Nicolette Carter talks to Elestr Lee about the TV challenge which put a spotlight on her artistic talents. The past year has proved exceptionally busy for this month’s artist. Not […]
PEOPLE WITH busy lives need to find some way of balancing life’s pressures. Some may enjoy sport or physical activity, but for others a creative outlet is the perfect solution. Mary Phelan, who grew up […]
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the success of the recently re-furbished historic Victorian building. It lies close to the village green and community orchard and consists of two bright halls, a […]
FIREPLACE THAT LIT A PASSION FOR SCULPTURE This month Elestr Lee meets long-time Caversham resident Roger Smalley, who discovered a talent for working in stone through one of those classic 80s DIY projects… OUR ARTIST […]
We received the following notice and the accompanying photograph from his wife, Babs Towner and friend Julia Stanbrook early in 2021: PETER TOWNER died on 4 November 2020. He was a local policeman in Caversham […]
Embroidery and the use of textiles can be raised to an art form in talented hands, as Lou tells Elestr Lee. THERE has always been a tendency for the art world to regard embroidery or […]
Dr Alison Johnston, Caversham Bridge, 2017 (Editors Login)