The Living Threads Group presents their 17th exhibition

"Textile Treasures"

Inspirations in Fabric and Thread

Wednesday 8 to Friday 17th April 2015

Open daily from 10am til 5pm

The Obolensky Building, Trent College,

Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD

Admission £4.00

Free catalogue and parking

Textile Artists Shop

Daily Demonstrations

Refreshments

see: http://livingthreadstextileartists.com/

They also run regular workshops, for instance this one is to be on Sunday 8 March

Golden Waves 
Rene Lalique, Alphonse Mucha & Louis Comfort Tiffany often looked to nature when developing their ideas for pieces of jewellery. Using swirling lines & precious stones they produced some of the most exotic & delightful jewellery from the Art Nouveau period. Inspired by rolling waves & incorporating a limited edition bead, hand made in Florence & reminiscent of the beautiful green/blue hues of the sea on a summer's day, create Golden Waves using traditional Goldwork techniques, threads & wires. Traditional GW threads & wires, silk dupion squares will be available to purchase at the class. 

Tutor: Carole Holme

Derby Arena is opening very soon .....

As very much a non-sports person I'm still excited about this venue.  
It will help keep Derby on the map, especially following the closure of our Assembly Rooms, after that fire over a year ago. To start with the Arena is to host one of the BBC's free Ten Pieces Concerts performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra on Friday 19 June (http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/BBC-s-Piece-Schools-Concert-performed-Derby-Arena/story-25961138-detail/story.html) 

Perhaps it'll even motivate me to take up a new sport ... .... or perhaps not quite yet ...

Opening weekend

Opening weekend will take place on 28 and 29 March and it will be an amazing opportunity for everyone to come along, have a tour, take part in have-a-go sessions and demonstrations and get a good insight in to what Derby Arena has on offer.

The open day programme, packed with sporting events, will inspire, motivate and educate you on the different types of sports available at the Arena.

Full programme will be announced shortly.

http://www.derby.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/sport-recreation/facilities/derby-arena/

http://www.visitderby.co.uk/discover/sport-leisure/derby-arena/

http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Opening-date-revealed-Pride-Park-s-Derby-Arena/story-26090296-detail/story.html

Video: http://www.itv.com/news/central/story/2013-09-11/27-5m-derby-sport-arena/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-30709938

Good as New Clothes Sale

Atrium at Derby University

Friday 20 March 5 pm - 8.30pm, admission £10 by ticket only

Saturday 21 March 10am - 2pm admission free

They are collecting clothes now and ask that we look through our wardrobes for spare good quality clean clothes and accessories for men, women and children.

They are sorting and labelling now and will be collecting until early March.  They have local storage so we can deliver to their address below or call for them to collect.

They aim for better quality clothes, well above those found in charity shops.

from Derby Evening Telegraph

Contact Kerry Collyer on 01332 774480 (or email admin@padley group.com), 68 Rutland Street, Derby DE23 8PR, Monday to Fridays 8.30am til 4.30pm, for collection and tickets.


From a note seen in the Allestree Little Book, also see; http://www.padleygroup.com/infopack.pdf

http://www.thedesigntrust.co.uk/how-get-press-creative-business-pr-tips-barbara-chandler/