Culture

Test Valley Tales Book & Podcast Now Available

The Book

Suitable for ages 7-107, the Test Valley Tales book includes ten illustrated short stories, written by Amanda Kane Smith, linked to real locations in Test Valley. There are also facts behind the stories and links for crafts.

Local artists Maija Liepins and Susan Merrick have created the original artwork for the book. You can buy the book online (£14.99) from www. merry-go-roundstorytelling.co.uk/testvalleytales Alternatively pick up a copy from Andover Museum or Romsey Visitor Information Centre. (For full list of stockists please visit the website)

Book Illustration by Susan Merrick

The Podcast

Each episode features one of the stories, told by Amanda with original music by local folk musician Paul Sartin, as well as an interview afterwards about the story, story location or one of the story themes.

The podcast is free to listen to. Just search for ‘Test Valley Tales’ on any streaming platform (iTunes, Spotify, YouTube etc)

For more information about the Test Valley Tales project visit www.merry-goroundstorytelling. co.uk/

testvalleytalesStoryteller based in Andover, Hampshire. She works as a traditional storyteller for all ages, under the name Merry-go-Round Storytelling, specialising in interactive storytelling workshops and creative sessions for children. As part of the project Amanda will also be delivering workshops in local primary schools.

The Test Valley Arts Foundation (TVAF) is an independent charity which supports arts and culture in our local communities. Since 1991 TVAF have invested over £1million in the arts in Test Valley.

Test Valley Arts Foundation Contact: tvaf21@gmail.com Test Valley Arts: 07749 546516

The Autumn Hampshire Art Show

The Autumn Hampshire Art Show

Our annual autumn show promises to be more remarkable and dynamic than ever as Nadia Waterfield Fine Art exhibits some captivating new ‘finds’. With over half the artists as first-time exhibitors at the gallery, Nadia demonstrates her passion for bringing in fresh artwork to her shows, all carefully curated from all over the UK and abroad. It is this vibrancy and diversity which makes this exhibition so original and stimulating.

With the advantage of such a huge space, there is more artwork to enjoy than in the average gallery. Prices reflect the broad reach of the art too, with very affordable pieces for new collectors, to more expensive impactful pieces to fill larger walls. Representing a vast cross-section of subjects and media – from stunning new garden sculptures, intricate hand-woven rugs, to beautiful hand-painted ceramic plates – the essence of this show is a range of beautiful and eclectic exhibits to suit all tastes and budgets. Parking is ample, stunning dog walks on the doorstep, the welcome warm and coffee delicious!

Consultancy

Nadia is always delighted to inform and advise clients on selecting and hanging paintings. She has a natural eye for interiors and knows instinctively where best to place art to maximise its impact. A home visit allows Nadia to assess the scale of a space and to gauge more precisely her client’s style and requirements. She will then source suitable artwork from her extensive portfolio and bring a selection to the client to be viewed in situ – this, Nadia believes, can transform a painting and help the client make a decision. Nadia Waterfield Fine Art The Old Grain Store Goodworth Clatford Nr Stockbridge Hampshire SP11 7LF

www.nadiawaterfieldfineart.com Tel: 07717 833999