Communication from Babergh has slowed to a trickle as the distraction of Local Government reorganisation seems to have brought other proceedings to a halt. This is just as well in one way since I have been kept busy by goings on at Gainsborough’s House over the past week and expect to be there again for a few hours today producing the latest newsletter.
There have been some personnel changes at the museum recently, which is always the excuse for a farewell party, (and then a welcoming party for the next incumbent). Despite grim weather we gave Glynis Wash, who has been the Chairman of the Friends Committee for the past nine years, a good send off on Friday night. Under her leadership the group has raised around £150,000 for the work of the House, which is a marvellous record and a hard act to follow.
While at the gallery I was reminded that there is a very appealing exhibition on at present if you like contemporary, colourful and striking paintings! It showcases recent work by the Scottish painter and Royal Academician, John Bellany, and is certainly worth a look. I noticed that some of the very attractive stationery in the shop that was been specially purchased for the show has been reduced in price...a good Christmas present for someone I think!
The show finishes on 20 September, so there is still time to visit. Don’t forget that the museum is free to visitors on Tuesday afternoons and there are two Tuesdays left . Of course it is great if visitors choose to donate something towards the House when visiting on free days. Gainsborough’s House gets relatively little public funding, and I am sure is worth its weight in gold in attracting people to Sudbury.
