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Jun 21
3 min

2020 - Definitely Not The Year We Ordered

Six months ago we were getting ready for Christmas and anticipating the New Year, the new decade, that was just around the corner. The t...

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Jane Archer

Feb 1
1 min

2020 Looking Towards a New Decade

Well, last year, we did the wedding, moved out of France and got a puppy, so you'd think we might be ready for the quiet life, at least f...

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Jane Archer

Nov 18, 2019
1 min

Busy, Busy, Busy... Festive News!

Well, no-one can say that I bombard them with emails! I'm painfully aware that I've been very quiet this year, (not sure that my new husb...

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Jane Archer

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

It's Festival Time again!

It's August, so that can only mean one thing, it's time for the magic and craziness that is the Leamington Art in the Park Festival. Thi...

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Jane Archer

Jun 18, 2019
2 min

Apple Trees and Snow

At last I hear you say, finally, some news about summer arts events! Apologies for the lack of recent communication, lots of other stuff ...

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Jane Archer

Nov 3, 2018
2 min

That 'C' Word...

With November upon us, I'm hoping it's safe to bring up the subject of Christmas. In my defence, the tubs of Quality Street and the rest...

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Hurrah! It's almost time for Art in the Park!

Jane Archer

Aug 2, 2018
2 min

Hurrah! It's almost time for Art in the Park!

Goodness, that's come around quickly! It only seems like yesterday that I was packing away after Warwickshire Open Studios, (a huge THAN...

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It's time for an Open Studios Invitation

Jane Archer

Jun 21, 2018
1 min

It's time for an Open Studios Invitation

Unbelievably, another year has rolled around, mid-June is here and that can only mean one thing - Warwickshire Open Studios! It's alread...

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Jane Archer

May 25, 2018
1 min

Data Protection and Dates

I am sure by now you must be aware that new data protection laws are shortly coming into force, if not, where on earth have you been hidi...

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Jane Archer

May 16, 2018
3 min

What?! It's May Already?!!

I find this hard to believe, but apparently it's correct - and Warwickshire Open Studios 2018 begins four weeks on Saturday. Just take a...

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Jane Archer

Aug 26, 2017
2 min

Sunshine and Flowers...

Warwickshire Open Studios and Art in the Park, have been and gone, and now it's time to take stock, both literally and metaphorically. S...

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Jane Archer

Jun 30, 2017
1 min

The Final Countdown...

With just two days left of Warwickshire Open Studios, we're expecting a busy weekend at St Gregory's, Offchurch. This past two weeks we'v...

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Jane Archer

Jun 23, 2017
1 min

Remember, remember...

The memory is definitely failing, and I find myself fumbling in the murky depths of my brain for forgotten words increasingly frequently,...

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Jane Archer

Jun 14, 2017
2 min

Exhibition Heroes

With Warwickshire Open Studios just a few days away, 17th June - 2nd July, it's a busy, busy time for all the participating artists, and ...

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Jane Archer

Jan 25, 2017
2 min

Out of Hibernation

After a predictably hectic Christmas period I seem to have shut myself away for the past month doing very little - we all need to recharg...

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Jane Archer

Nov 17, 2016
1 min

Free Chicken for Christmas?

Pre-Christmas sales are everywhere already, and there are deals to be had on the High Street, so as a thank you to my lovely, loyal custo...

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Jane Archer

Nov 11, 2016
1 min

It's beginning to look a lot like....

It's that time of year again. So the question is, where did the summer go and what on earth have I been up to?! Well, getting ready for ...

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Jane Archer

Jul 20, 2016
2 min

After the Show...

So, the show is over, Open Studios has come to an end. The pictures are down, the boards and signs have been put away for another year a...

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Jane Archer

Jun 21, 2016
1 min

An Invitation...

Warwickshire Open Studios Late Opening Evening Join us this Thursday 23rd June at St Gregory's, Offchurch between 5 and 7pm for some drin...

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Jane Archer

Jun 19, 2016
1 min

The unexpected delights of exhibiting

Warwickshire Open Studios - two days down, two weeks to go and what a wonderful opening weekend. This is my third year exhibiting as part...

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Jane Archer

Jun 21
3 min

2020 - Definitely Not The Year We Ordered

Six months ago we were getting ready for Christmas and anticipating the New Year, the new decade, that was just around the corner. The t...

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Jane Archer

Feb 1
1 min

2020 Looking Towards a New Decade

Well, last year, we did the wedding, moved out of France and got a puppy, so you'd think we might be ready for the quiet life, at least f...

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