Charity Articles

Literary Festivals 2013

Literary Festivals 2013

Although you may associate Muddy Matches with more muddy activities, “curling up with a good book” is a very popular activity with our members. In.

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Lucy’s Cycling Challenge

Lucy’s Cycling Challenge

On Monday 18th June 2012, I (MM Lucy) will be embarking on a 1040 mile bike ride from Lands End in Cornwall to John O'Groats in Scotland.  Along with my.

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“Art in a Box” – Bringing Art Into the Countryside

“Art in a Box” – Bringing Art Into the Countryside

Our friends at the RABI have come up with great new fundraising idea that also focuses on bringing art into the countryside. As RABI Regional Officer Milly Wastie explains, “the idea of ‘Art in the Box’ is to encourage farmers to clear out any spare loose boxes or stables they may have and turn them into miniature art galleries to host their own art exhibitions. It would be absolutely wonderful if farmers up and down the country get behind Art in the Box, it is a very straight forward event to organise, and one that could be hugely effective in raising much needed funds. Not only will ‘Art in the Box’ bring art into the countryside but it would also encourage people from towns and cities to venture into the country too.”

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