Welcome to latest Group members newsletter.

First up: Appeal for Volunteers

In a recent supplemental newsletter the current committee put out a request for the need to secure the following volunteers in order for the Group to fully function.

Below is a gentle reminder of said information ….

Annual exhibition secretary and assistant

The position of Exhibition Secretary basically requires –

• good organisational skills to ensure information sent/received on time
• access to a home computer and preferably a printer*
• bring exhibition pack up to date as and when required
• organise printing of posters via Felixstowe Flyer
• organise typing of labels and once proof read, organise printing
• assistant proof reads all information matter and assists as required

*Note – Group has a printer purely for use of FAG and currently held by Group Secretary Assistant

A full checklist is available for anyone interested in volunteering for the above role due to Liz D’arville and Yvonne Smart standing down at the AGM 2026.

It is essential committee have volunteers for the above before the AGM in order to be sure the Group’s Annual Exhibition will go ahead in 2026

Technical assistant for Tuesday evening meetings

Once again a request for a volunteer to step forward for this (non committee) role to assist as and when required to setting up the camera and projector on a Tuesday evening when Graham is not available. Such a situation occurred recently and yes we muddled our way through but it certainly was not ideal and put much pressure on those who were endeavouring to help. To have someone to call upon at times would lift a huge weight off Graham’s shoulders. Maybe third time of asking we might be lucky!

Mini exhibition organiser

Following our appeal for above position Tracy kindly volunteered for this role. Tracy will therefore head up a working party to assist her.

Any members who can offer some of their time to fulfil any of the above roles, which are essential to the running of the Group, please (that’s please in bucketfuls) respond to the ‘newsletters’ email address.

Tuesday evening meetings at Broadway House, Orwell Road, 7.30pm (£1 members £2 visitors)

14th October – Untutored members work evening – Working in preferred medium, an opportunity to try hints/tips offered at Carole’s demonstration

28th October – Four art group members, namely, Helen, Joanna, Jim and Tony will each give a short talk on their beginnings and progression in art

11th November – Penny Lindop – Multi media demo followed by have a go. Bring waterproof black ink, pen, twigs, watercolour paints, plus 1 or 2 large brushes

Now on to ….

Group President’s Challenge

At Carole’s demonstration on 23rd September not only was Jo Jacobs presented with Group’s Annual Exhibition Visitors Favourite Painting trophy and a prize, plus prize each to Gillian Lait and Carole Massey as joint runner ups, the above challenge topic was announced, details of which are ….

Topic – Night Life: a painting of a town, cityscape, nocturnal animals or birds, or evening entertainment – a bar, music venue, theatre etc at night.

Any medium – max size 12″ x 16″ (unframed)

Deadline for entries 28th November

Winner and runner up announced at our evening meeting on Tuesday 9th December

Please send your entries to carolemasseyart@gmail.com and state your name, title of work, size and medium

Can also hand in to Carole on 21 October or 18th November at her Workshops held at Trimley St Martin Memorial Hall, High Road, IP11 9JR (next to Sports and Social Centre)

or Call 07778408842 if you prefer to post or deliver by hand

Carole looks forward to viewing entries

Now for something you might be interested in ……

Could you do with a little help with forthcoming festive season or simply want to move on items no longer needed, then the event detailed below may be of interest?

Tabletop sale

Trimley St Martin Parish Council are organising a Tabletop Sale to be held at Trimley St Martin Memorial Hall, High Road, IP11 9JR on Saturday 22nd November 2025.

• Tables provided at £10 per table
• Set up for sellers 12.00pm
• Doors open for buyers 1.00pm until 4.00pm
• To reserve a table email clerk@trimleystmartin-pc.gov.uk or phone 07403309634. Please state full name and a contact number

Clerk will pass on information to Liz D’arville who is heading this community initiative

As well as any cards of your work and maybe small artworks, art books, frames etc, this is an opportunity sell those unwanted household items and anything else you would like to move on.

Even if not booking a table, do come along, meet a few familiar faces, catch up on news and maybe pick up a bargain!

Yvonne

(Chairman)