Weekly column of Tetbury news by Kevin Painter in the Standard

Art gallery's Christmas show 

Tetbury’s popular Town centre art gallery, Spencer House Gallery, takes a walk on the wild side for its third Christmas show, opening on November 22.

Wild Things is the theme of the exhibition, which features the work of more than 75 regional artists producing art of many styles and media – paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, glass, textiles, wood and papier mâché among them.

Owner and curator, Chris Woodcock, is thrilled with the scope of the work she will be showing: “As ever, our themes are hooks, not straitjackets – and our artists are free to interpret the theme in any way they like.

"Wonderful wild animals, wild landscapes and seascapes, wild emotions and wildlife of all kinds feature this time. It’s also a natural fit for expressive use of materials and really uplifting concepts.”

Most of the artists at the gallery are from the Cotswolds region and surrounding counties - and Chris ensures the work on show covers a range of price points so there is something for everyone, whether they are looking for a large statement piece of art for a room scheme or a special gift for a loved one or friend.

The exhibition takes many weeks to assemble: you can catch an early-bird glimpse of some of the work now. It opens officially – with the final hang on show - with a Private View on Friday 22 November at 6.30pm at the venue, on Long Street.

The gallery will also be open for late night shopping, till 8pm, on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 November, coinciding with other late night opening in the town and, on the Friday evening, with the Tetbury Christmas Lights switch-on event.

The exhibition continues Thursday to Saturday, and some Sundays closer to Christmas, till January 11.

Alison Vickery one of the artists said: "Thank you to Spencer House Gallery for exhibiting a wall of my seascapes in their Wild Things exhibition.

"Spencer House is a brilliant friendly gallery in Tetbury packed with creativity."

Remembrance service

On Saturday, November 2 at 6:00 pm there will be a special Tetbury Benefice Remembrance all Souls service at St Mary the virgin and St Mary Magdalen, Tetbury.

All Souls’ is the season when the Church traditionally remembers all those we have loved and lost.

The service is quiet and reflective, with music and prayers; the reading the names of those we are remembering; and lighting candles in their memory.

And you are invited to add the names of those they will be remembering, by contacting Nikki in the parish office at office@tetburychurch.co.uk or ring 01666 500088

Piano Quartet recital 

Tetbury Goods shed arts are delighted to present on Saturday November 2 2024 a piano Quartet recital with ensemble Perpetuo and Emma Abbate.

Join them for a wonderful evening of music with the dynamic Perpetuo ensemble together with the outstanding Neapolitan pianist Emma Abbate.

There are favourites from Schumann and Fauré, and a rare chance to hear a concert trio by the modern theatre composer Adrian Sutton, acclaimed for his work on War Horse Perpetuo is an innovative ensemble which performs an eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary chamber music in ‘found spaces’, regularly taking music to museums, cafes, and other unexpected locations (not excluding Victorian railway buildings).

Fenella Humphreys is one of the UK’s most versatile violinists and winner of the BBC Music Magazine’s Premiere Award in 2023, and of the Instrumental Award in 2018.

A passionate chamber musician, Fenella also enjoys guest-leading and directing ensembles in Europe, and can currently be heard playing Tango with the Uruguayan master of the bandoneon, Hector Ulises Passarella.Gary Pomeroy, viola, is also a member of the Heath Quartet, which has recently been awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist Award.

He has played for a live recording of the complete string quartets of Michael Tippett and Bela Bartok, and the Tchaikovsky Quartets 1 + 3, both to critical acclaim.

Cellist Cara Berridge is a founder member of the Sacconi Quartet which has won prizes at several international competitions, and has performed at all major London venues as well as travelling extensively to play throughout Europe.

Cara guests with other chamber orchestras, and has recorded music for film and TV. She plays a Nicolaus Gagliano cello from 1781, generously on loan from the charity, The Royal Society of Musicians.

Emma Abbate regularly broadcasts on BBC Radio 3 and recently fronted an episode of ‘Inside Music’.

Together with Julian Perkins, she has recorded the complete keyboard duets of Mozart and Weber on original Viennese fortepianos.

Julian and Emma’s latest duet release, entitled Tournament for Twenty Fingers, features piano duets by British composers from the twentieth century: the disc has received 5-star reviews on BBC Music Magazine and has been chosen by Scala Radio as ‘Album of the Weekend’.

Please note that tickets on the door on the night will cost £28 and £18 respectively.

Program consist of Adrian Sutton: Trio Dances for String Trio. Robert Schumann: Piano quartet in E flat major, op. 47. INTERVAL. Gabriel Fauré: Piano quartet no. 1 in C minor op. 15 Doors open at 7.00pm. The Concert starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are Adult Advance £24.00 and Under-25 Advance £15 For more information or to book your tickets, please visit the new website:www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk

Please note that tickets on the door on the night will cost £28 and £18 respectively.

‘Heart & Soul! Service 

The next new ‘Heart & Soul! Service will be on Sunday November 3 starting at 5.15pm Free Tea/Coffee/Cake.

Then at 6.00pm the Service begins. Heart & Soul is a new modern worship service, and will be back at usual home of St Marys’ Tetbury which seeks to go on a journey of discovery exploring different ways of worshipping God.

Each service may be different but we hope that they will offer something for all as we focus on what it means to worship God throughout each day of our lives.

All are welcome to share this journey. And will be back at usual home of St Mary’s Church Tetbury, on the 1st Sunday of every month.

All Welcome. For more information email office@tetburychurch.co.uk or ring 01666500088.

Afternoon music with David and Nicole

Tetbury Good Shed present, Afternoon Music with David and Nicole on Wed November 6 2024 at 2.00pm. David Bradbury and Nicole Warfield – known as David and Nicole – are also part of the Cotswold Big Band.

As well as performing well known jazz standards, this afternoon they will be bringing music from the Great American Songbook.

Featuring Vocals from Nicole and accompanied by David on piano You can enjoy some super music, meet your friends as well as maybe making new ones.

Advance tickets are just £3.50 (plus booking fee) Tickets on the door cost £4.00.

The Whistle Stop Café will be open if you fancy a nice cup of tea (or coffee) and perhaps one of Sasha’s delicious cakes.

For more information or to book you ticket, please visit the new website - www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk

There will be a selection of tables and chairs set out in the hall for you to choose from on arrival.

Comedy night about becoming a junior doctor

On November 9 Catch Your Breath – The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author, Ed Patrick, injects audiences with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.

Ed also hosts the ‘Comedians Surgery’ podcast where he speaks to guests including Joe Lycett, Rose Matafeo and Reginald D Hunter about their health stories and experiences.

His book ‘Catch Your Breath’ was released in April. The show contains adult humour and is only suitable for those aged 16 years and above Tickets are Advance £16.00 and For more information or to book your tickets, please visit the new website:www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk

Please note that tickets on the door on the night will cost £18.

Goods Shed's Sunday Folk series

On Sunday November 3, Tetbury Goods Shed are delighted to present The two sessions of the new Goods Sheds Sunday Folk series.

Starting at 3.00pm so you can enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoons of music with some of the finest folk acts around.

This month with Cobblers Child and The Three Fiddles Project. Cobblers Child (cobblerschild.co.uk) are a four-piece band of multi-instrumentalists from Gloucestershire, featuring the unique sound of the Northumbrian Pipes.

Along with tales from the Inland waterways they bring tunes and songs, traditional and modern, along with their own compositions.

They are: Paul Baker, a Melodeon devotee and collector who started his folk music journey whilst at the University in Sheffield.

There he formed the ceilidh band Hekety with friends including Richard and Jess Arrowsmith (Melrose Quartet). Martin Vogwell (guitar/mandola/vocals) has been a touring musician for over 25 years, ten of which have been spent with Folklaw performing in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

He fronts the band Bewelian and also appears with his wife Emma in The Vogwells duo. Martin’s writing is inspired by archive material and the stories of the canals.

Emma Vogwell has been a touring musician for many years, bringing vocals, saxophone and whistle to many bands, folk or otherwise.

With Martin in The Vogwells duo they have been active in the Gloucestershire folk scene collaborating with the late collector Gwilym Davies and Steve Rowley in releasing the GlosTrad project.