Artists Outing to Christchurch 29th July 2021, our guests’ perspective on the day

ARTISTS OUTING TO CHRISTCHURCH 29th JULY 2021 - Our Lady Guests perspective on the day.

Organised by Red Feather Bill Phillips the outing to Christchurch included, for the first time, ladies amongst the usual Red Feather Artists, Blue and Green Feather Members. On the return leg of our coach trip the thirteen Ladies were asked if they would provide comment on the day. Tegwen Evans and Jocelyne Blower, canvassed comments from our lady guests which are summarised below:

This was a most enjoyable and relaxing day on many levels. We were delighted to be included in this artists’ outing, which has only been reserved for men artists and their male member guests until now! We loved the journey in a comfortable coach in good company. It was a treat to be driven on a scenic cross country route to Christchurch, through beautiful English countryside with perfect weather of warm sunshine.

Some of us enjoyed an excellent organ recital in the Priory Church before exploring the waterfront which we thought was delightful. Some were unfortunately unable to see the pretty town, as they had such a long lunch and then proceeded to find a suitable place to paint peacefully on the riverbank behind the church. Bliss! It was an idyllic place with water, a bridge, fishermen and trees. For ladies who like painting it was a haven. Others managed delightful walks along the riverside and others a stroll along the quayside. Final comments were: ‘Thoroughly enjoyable, music, fine dining and scenery galore. What more could a girl want? Wonderful to be included!’ ‘Thank you, Bill, for organising and we look forward to the next trip’. ‘The next step is for the new aspiring & timid painters to gain confidence so 'we' can share our work with the more practiced Red Feather Artists. More Arts based trips needed!’