Special events 2012

 

MERL’s annual Village Fete has a Jubilee theme this year, so come along and enjoy fun activities, traditional games, face painting, morris dancers, vintage and modern tractors and much more. Plus beer tent, hog roast and Jubilee teas.

For details and to see a short video of last year's event, visit MERL Jubilee Village Fete 2012

 

Whiteknights Studio Trail

16 & 17 June, 11am-6pm

• Free, drop in

A well-established event in the local calendar, MERL is once again to host several artists, including Hilary James, on this year’s trail. Join us for this opportunity to meet the artists and get a close look at their work. Enjoy tea and cake or a picnic in our beautiful garden.

 

English Sketches - Hilary James and friends

19 June, 7.30pm

• £15, £12 concessions
• book now

Hilary performs songs from her acclaimed CD English Sketches, with guests Simon Mayor, Ed Quick, Richard Collins and Eddy Jay.

Hilary's paintings and sketches will also be on display, following her exhibition as MERL during the Whiteknights Studio Trail, on June 17 & 18th (see above).

Listen to extracts from 'English Sketches' on Hilary's website.

"Hilary James's celebration of all things rustic has blossomed into a serene disc that blends traditional songs with settings of Shakespeare, Houseman and Hardy."
The Sunday Times

"Pretty irresistible."
The Scotsman

Part of Hilary James' Songs, stories and traditions' folk series at MERL. For further information and to book tickets, please visit the Folk music series page