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Chairman's notes ♦ 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ♦ Newsletter submissions Cliff College information ♦ Latest newsletter As we near the end of the 2009/10 Lecture Programme, planning for the next series is nearly complete and the list will be published in this issue of our Newsletter. The annual Directory Meeting held in London each March is a useful way of hearing and meeting new speakers, the retired Bishop of St Albans, who will be a speaker in the next series, was invited after last years meeting. Barbara Hudson and Pat Paulett have attended this time and will bring back more ideas for the future. When a ‘Cavendish’ member suggests a topic for a future lecture the ‘yellow book’ Directory lists suitable speakers, however both the topic and a speaker are sometimes put forward; both are most welcome and I would encourage members to let the Committee have their requests. Our next Visit, led by Jean Monks, is to the Glass Museum in Accrington on May 12th and is preceded by the lecture by Diana Lloyd on Tiffany Glass. In the afternoon we travel to Manchester to view the Pre-Raphaelites Gallery. Nicholas Bagshawe who lectured on Joseph Wright last year is returning to tell us more about the Pre-Raphaelites in May. The January lecture on the Scottish Colourists was the first time that digital projection was used. The College projector mounted above the screen gave good colour rendering and seemed to be reasonably sharp, however the image size was smaller that with the slide projector normally used. More lecturers now ask for a digital system as their first choice and the Committee will consider the purchase of our own projector which should provide a larger image and will also be available for Study Days. James Kellie has kindly agreed to advise on the most suitable equipment. Though we have had an unusually cold and snowbound winter, attendance at the lectures has been excellent. I would like to thank ‘Cavendish’ members for their efforts in reaching Cliff College despite the weather and ensuring a good welcome for our lecturers. KEITH LEVICK
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NOTES Our DFAS is now 25 years old and, I see from the previous programmes, has a record of good speakers, well organised visits and excellent camaraderie. I have noted previously that the Committee is so capable that I can sleep soundly except in the meetings. This is an occasion when I can express my thanks to the Committee for all their hard work so well carried out. My thanks also to our members who fill the hall and support the visits: it is always a pleasure to have your comments even if occasionally critical – perhaps the loop will work one day – also we value your suggestions for topics and speakers. My successor will have to consider the future venue of our meetings but only when the full picture of the altered Paxton Su9te is available. We plan to move to digital projection during the next session and we must find new projects for Young Arts. In all these matters I wish my successor well. I am convinced that the next 25 years for “Cavendish” will be as rewarding and full of achievement as the last. Keith Levick In September 2010 Cavendish DFAS will celebrate the anniversary of it’s first lecture, which was held in The Paxton Suite, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. It has been suggested that a Luncheon be held to mark this anniversary after our lecture on 28th September 2010. We can confirm that Hassop Hall would be pleased to offer us a two-course lunch with coffee and pre-lunch drinks for £23.75. If any members would be interested in this, please telephone GLORIA OXLEY on 01298 72863
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NEWSLETTER by 15th August 2010 CLIFF COLLEGE, CALVER is the venue for lectures I hope you are all enjoying the new venue at Cliff College, your Committee feel this has been a positive move and after one or two initial teething problems we are happy with the way things are running there. Cliff College is easy to find as it lies on the main A619 road between Calver and Baslow and is well signed. Take the main entrance and immediately turn to the right where there is ample parking along the lower driveway. Make your way up the main driveway or there are some steps (which lead up from the Playgroup area) to the Conference Hall. There is LIMITED DISABLED parking at the top of the main drive but please only use this if really necessary. Parking is proving a bit of a challenge for some of you! There is plenty of room particularly if you park considerately so that we can get two rows of cars on the hard standing. The grassed area is also quite OK but it would be wise to point downhill or at least pointing towards the driveway – just in case! We would welcome any suggestions so please approach a member of the Committee and we will try and help. Queries about the loop system for users of hearing aids - I have established that this is working and the optimum areas for best reception are on the far side of the room and across the back, in front of the big window. I hope this is helpful Coffee is 'on a help yourself' basis available in the Cafeteria from 10.30am with an 'Honesty Box' for the price of 80p for coffee and 50p for tea. I hope you are finding this convenient. Finally, please try to arrive promptly – interuptions are quite disruptive to the speaker. We are arranging for some spare seats to be ranged along the left hand side of the room (as you go in) and these can then be carried to the end of a row causing least disruption. Remember, that if you can not attend yourself, apologies are helpful as guest space is limited and your attendance slip is NOT TRANSFERABLE. Mary Marsh - Secretary Here is the map location of Cliff College |
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