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Carnival Craziness

June 19, 2013

By Kaddy Lee-Preston

Well, it must be summer because every weekend is slam jam ram packed full of fun activities, events and hopefully sunshine! On Saturday 29th June I shall be officially opening the Bearsted & Thurnham Carnival & Fayre (see map) and so please come along and say hello, have your picture taken with me, ask me weather questions – or just have a natter with me over a cuppa or an ice cream!

I will also be judging various competitions throughout the day – so read more if you’d like to enter or if you know some budding competitive spirits! All that’s left now is to forecast some sunshine…

Saturday 29th June 2013

PROGRAMME
12.00 Judging of Carnival Procession
12.15 Procession leaves Madginford
1.30 Carnival arrives at the Green with Marching Bands & Walking Groups
1.30 – 1.45 Opening Ceremony by Kaddy Lee-Preston (Presenter & Broadcast Meteorologist)
Presentations to Best Floats and Walking Groups.
2.00 – 2.30 Select and Crowning of Carnival Princess – Children’s ‘Scarecrow’ Fancy Dress
Competition throughout/during the afternoon ~ judging and presentation of prizes
2.30 – 2.45 Display of Country Dancing by Thurnham Infants School
2.45 – 3.00 Interval
3.00 – 3.30 Arena activity to be announced
3.45 – 4.10 The Great Arena Challenge (arranged by the Scouts & Brownies)
4.10 – 4.30 Arena activity to be announced
4.30 – 4.45 Grand Draw (main prizes only)

I wonder if my balloon umbrella will be useful?

I look forward to seeing you there! If you want to enter into the procession or fancy dress competitions the details are below.

Throughout the Afternoon

✶ Mini Fun Fayres ✶ Refreshments ✶

✶ Numerous Stalls and Sideshows ✶ The Imperial Jazz Band ✶

✶ Special Side Shows & Charity Stalls ✶

✶ Carnival Procession ✶
✶ Prize For The Best Dressed Stall ✶
✶ GRAND DRAW ✶

✶ Carnival Princess ✶
Invitation to all 8-11 year-olds in local schools
Advance entry forms from the
Fayre Secretary on 738455 or
June Wilkins on 737773
All times are approximate
and subject to adjustment.
✶ Children’s Fancy Dress ✶
Enter on the day ~ all welcome
plus many other valuable prizes

Kaddy goes Hearty Arty

June 14, 2013

By Kaddy Lee-Preston

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Yep, not Arty Farty, I’ve gone Hearty Arty. My heart going a-flutter at paintings and art. Never thought it would happen, but after attending my first South East Open Studios (the free wine got me interested, and now I’m hooked!) (on art…not wine) I met local artist Libbi Gooch and want to share her and her work with you all because local artists don’t often get the recognition they deserve, and are normally too shy to seek it themselves.

Summer Riot

How long have you been painting for Libbi?

Well, I have been interested from a young age and dabbled, but have only really been painting seriously for about six years.

How did you learn to paint like this?
A lot of people have asked me this, and the answer to this question is a lot of experimentation. There has been many a canvas that has been painted over several times. When I look at my work I can see various stages in my development as an artist.

Now, as a meteorologist, I can’t help noticing that most of your paintings seem to be weather related – of which I heartily approve – but is this intentional? Are you a closet weather watcher?

I think most of Great Britain are closet weather watchers –myself included. I don’t know whether my work is intentionally weather related, but my paintings are definitely about light, atmosphere and trying to capture a moment.

From the Winch House

What’s the best thing about being an artist?
That’s a good question! For me it’s just what I have always wanted to do, it’s just taken me a while to get here.

And the worst?

Sometimes I go through periods of manic painting, which can then contrast with droughts. A little like writers block. I can find it hard to balance the two.

Libbi in her studio

Do people need to be minted to invest in art?

No not really, for example at the moment I am taking part in the South East Open Studios along with various other artists with a range of prices. My paintings range from £45 to £1950.

Finally, how can people come and see your paintings?

Well, you can currently find me doing the South East Open Studios, along with sculpture Gill Brown, at 37 Hither Chantlers, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells TN2 0BL. Open from 10 till 5, Friday to Sunday on the 21^st-23^rd June.

I currently have work at the Redleaf Gallery in Tunbridge Wells, The Pinkfoot Gallery in Norfolk, The Geedon Gallery in Colchester and Quiddity Fine Art in Surrey. Also, for the last five years I have exhibited at the London Affordable Art Fair, as well as the Discerning Eye exhibition at the Mall Galleries earlier this year.

It is also possible to view some of my work and contact me via my website http://www.libbigooch.co.uk/

Bridle Path

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