by Colin Brotherston The first exhibition in the David Rudkin Room for 2024 describes the local nature reserve and haven for wildlife near Emsworth town centre. Brook Meadow is located between the River Ems in the west and Lumley Road in the east and many of the plants, insects, birds and animals that can be...
The Life of Ken Wood and his Involvement in the Kenwood Company Kenneth Maynard Wood (1916-97) joined the Merchant Navy at 14, traveling the world and learning the importance of teamwork, which set him up for a successful business life. Ken's interest in electrical engineering eventually led him into manufacturing domestic appliances. In 1947, Ken Wood and his business...
Nic Cowper is an artist, speaker and teacher working around the south coast. A natural painter, he is self-taught, and has used almost every known medium. However, watercolour is the one that really delivers. Come and find out why.
Andrew Negus is back by popular demand to give the second part of the Portsmouth story - not that you need to have heard the first one to appreciate Part II covering Portsmouth 1750 to 1850. We shall see how two Napoleons force the creation of world class defences around Portsmouth and force the Dockyard...