Dear Friends The weather continues to be gloomy and as I look out of my window it is pouring down. The forecast for this week is much the same and it must be difficult for parents whose children are having the summer break. On a more positive note, our summer exhibition went really well as … Continue reading Friends Bulletin Autumn 2023
Dear Friends At the time of writing this article the weather is continuing to be on the cold side for late April, let’s hope the summer is much warmer and sunnier. We had our Annual General Meeting in April which was well attended. We managed to get a couple of new Trustees, as well as … Continue reading Friends Bulletin May 2023
I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome our new members. I hope you find your time with us rewarding and fun. As I write this article, it’s a very cold day, one of many we have experienced since the beginning of this New Year. We are probably all concerned about the dramatic rise in … Continue reading Friends Bulletin February 2023
It’s that time of the year when we begin to think about the Christmas period. It’s been a difficult year in many ways, not least of all with the war in Ukraine and how it has effected everyone with the cost of living rises. At times like this we try to remember the positives in … Continue reading Friends Bulletin December 2022
The Friends of the Hatton have just had their first exhibition since the COVID crisis. We are beginning to get back to normal after a long break due to COVID. Friends of the Hatton are gradually re-engaging but there is some way to go before our membership is fully recognised. I would encourage any former … Continue reading Friends Bulletin October 2022
The exhibition, which was held in the Ex Libris Gallery, ran from 10th to 24th of September. This is a relatively short period compared with our exhibitions in earlier times. However, this was the only time slot Newcastle University where able to make available and we were grateful for that. The Ex Libris gallery is … Continue reading Late Summer Exhibition
This issues Featured Friend is Brenda Procter. Brenda is predominantly a painter. She also uses printmaking to inform her painting. She lives and works in Scotland. Brenda, please tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for art: I’ve painted from childhood and studied Fine Art at Newcastle University, afterwards I studied for … Continue reading Brenda Procter – our Featured Friend
Welcome back! This is our first full length bulletin since March 2022! You'll find information about our Late Summer Exhibition and how to submit your work as well as a financial report on how the Friends' funds have helped thet gallery, What's On details and other important membership news. If you haven’t already, please “Like” … Continue reading Friends Bulletin August 2022
Welcome back! This is a brief newsletter to update you about the Friends of the Hatton now that covid restrictions have finally been lifted and we are starting to live with the virus. If you haven’t already, please “Like” our Facebook page to be kept up to date with our activities and last minute announcements … Continue reading Friends Newsletter April 2022
Welcome to the Friends’ bulletin for March 2020. In this issue you will find details of our upcoming AGM on 18th April, along with proxy vote forms if you can’t make the event itself. We have a spotlight trained on local artist William Hindmarsh. Our Featured Friend this issue is artist Harry Bell. If you … Continue reading Friends Bulletin March 2020
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