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The end of an era

 

Dear Friends, Art in Action 2016 was a huge success. We were blessed with great weather and 28,364 people attended the…

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40 Years Exhibition

 


This year, our fortieth and final year, assistant organiser Rachel May has put together an exhibition of photography, marketing and programmes from…

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A Day in the Life…

 


A Day in the Life… Dear Friends, One day in the life of the organiser. Tuesday 14th June. Leave Waterperry Estate…

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Practical classes at this year’s Festival

 


With over 3,000 places and 40 crafts to choose from this year, we are sure you will be able to tap…

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Our Final Show

 


Dear Fellow Artists, Visitors, Volunteers and Supporters, I write to you with a heavy heart, and knowing that I will never satisfy…

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Bernard Saunders Tribute

Guardian of Waterperry

 


Sylvia Vetta meets Bernard Saunders, the founder of Art in Action and steward of Waterperry House and gardens, near Oxford. Approximately…

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It starts with little acorns…

 


Dear Friends, It is my sad duty to tell you that Bernard Saunders died peacefully at home on Sunday 20th March….

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Latest Events in the Gardens

 


EASTER HOLIDAYS – Easter Bunny Hunt: Hunt the bunnies around the Gardens and collect a prize when you have found them…

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Let’s Get the Kids Creating!

 


Dear Friends, Things are hotting up in the Art in Action office as the show draws nearer by the day. The first…

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