 ‘Orphans of the Storm’ and the Titanic | Thursday 15 September | 7.30pm | City Art Gallery Lecture Theatre
Join award-winning author and comedian Celia Imrie (dinnerladies, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Mamma Mia and many more) as she discusses her recent novel Orphans of the Storm with the book’s researcher, actor and writer Fidelis Morgan (As Time Goes By, Jeeves and Wooster).
With a friendship dating back to 1975, the pair will discuss the historical background of Orphans of the Storm and also their joint associated links to Southampton and the RMS Titanic.
This illustrated discussion will include true stories that are stranger than fiction, anecdotes and the chance to get your own copy of Orphans of the Storm through October Books, who will have a stall at the event.
A blockbuster summer read, Orphans of the Storm tells the story of a mother’s quest to find her children, set against the epic backdrop of the sinking of the Titanic. It has already received glowing media coverage from ITV’s Lorraine, Sunday Brunch, BBC Radio 4 and also featured as a No.1 bestseller on Amazon.
Tickets available here.
 Work at your own pace with individual feedback and tuition on hand as required from tutor Brian Reynolds in these relaxed and friendly sessions.
You are very welcome to bring your own drawing materials, although we will supply the basics. The day will run 11am - 4pm with a lunchbreak. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, tea and coffee are provided.
We haves a few October workshop spaces left - Book here
Explore drawing in pencil, pastel & pen at this relaxed and friendly course; suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Each week we will learn the basics of drawing skills including mark making & blending techniques in mediums such as graphite, pastel & pen. You'll also learn about the artists who worked with these versatile mediums and we will look at themes like still life, botanicals & more.
You'll be taught by experienced fine artist & tutor Emma Morrissey who will guide you through each step of the process in a fun and relaxed course where you will build your skills each week.
The sessions for this six week course will run on consecutive Wednesdays from 10am - 12.30pm, beginning on 14 September through to 19 October.
Book here
 Lifelong Learning Language Taster Day | Saturday 1 October | 10:30am - 3pm
University of Southampton and See Southampton have organised a free Languages Open Day. It is an ideal opportunity for you to get a taste of the language or languages you are interested in learning and to talk to our tutors about our language courses.
The languages on offer are: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. All sessions will be at Beginners level.
Register for the event here.
 In conversation: Lucy Ash and Tom Sutcliffe | Thurs 29 Sept | 5pm
Join artist Lucy Ash in conversation with journalist and arts broadcaster Tom Sutcliffe to explore the themes, ideas and processes behind her latest exhibition Invisible Portraits, and then join them for a special preview of this exhibition at 6pm.
Lucy Ash is a British artist whose work is concerned with creating visibility and shifting perception of the LGBTIQ community. She incorporates personal narrative with ideas of time, rhythm, and concealment to represent an emotional response to love, death, loss, and injustice.
Tom Sutcliffe is a British journalist and broadcaster, currently presenting on Radio Four’s Front Row and Start the Week.
Invisible Portraits highlights the LGBTIQ community through a series of abstract portraits, celebrating diversity, bravery and forgotten figures, making LGBTIQ history visible.
Book here
 On Sunday 11 September 2pm to 5pm the gardens at Townhill Park House will be open to the public, with free entrance and parking.
The Gardens were originally designed by Gertrude Jekyll (one of England’s finest garden designers) in 1912 for Lord Swaythling.
The Greggs School took over the premises in 1994 and the gardens have been restored and kept up by a volunteers group called The Friends of TPHG. Discover more about the gardens on the website.
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