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coast north & borders east tyne west tyne central tynedale workshops...at a glance You are warmly invited to take part in our programme of workshops (w). There will also be demonstrations by some artists (d). The numbers refer to each artist’s entry, where you will find contact details. Fuller details can be found overleaf.

Further info on www.facebook.com/thearttour www.thearttour2012.blogspot.com www.networkartists.org.uk jenny holm 1 rose furlonger 1 david baxter 2 irene hilsdon 2 christine walker 3 rena holford 4 mark talbot 5 gina underwood 6 mary g quinn 6 shona branigan 7 www.twitter.com/the_art_tour The Methodist Church, Town Gate, The Methodist Church, Town Gate, 7, Collingwood Cottages, Limestone Lane, 7, Collingwood Cottages, Limestone Lane, Studio 12, St Lawrence Road, Hagg Hill Glass, Hagg Hill Farm, Workshop behind old Co-op, Derwent Street Dental Practice, Derwent Street Dental Practice, Cronkley Bank Farm Cottage Studio, Heddon on the Wall, NE15 0EJ Heddon-on-the-Wall, NE15 0EJ Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 0DD Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 0DD Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Spawell Road, Winlaton Mill, NE21 6RS Ouston Lane, Ouston, Chester-le-street, 14 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett, 14 Derwent Street, Blackhill, Consett, Kiln Pit Hill, Derwent Reservoir, DH8 9SD 1 rose furlonger 07818604406 / 01661 852314 07950649828 / 01661853156 01661 825967 07792013167 / 01665 575997 NE6 1AR 0191 414 2069 / 0787 2484918 Co Durham, DH2 1QT Co. Durham, DH8 8LU Co. Durham, DH8 8LU 01207 255444 / 07974069446 Myths, Legends & Dreams. www.networkartists.org.uk www.morphmasks.weebly.com [email protected] www.IreneHilsdonArt.co.uk 0785 457 6140 www.hagghillglass.co.uk 0781 6028877 01207 503079 / 07971636859 01207 503079 / 01207 506708 www.shonabranigan-fine-art.co.uk Mask making for children and accompanying adults. Jenny’s work inhabits the magical Masks have long been associated with I use various medium, painting many New to The Art Tour this year, www.mushroomworks.com Glass sculpture, wall art, outdoor www.marktalbotcarpentry.co.uk www.networkartists.org.com www.maryquinnart.co.uk Come and explore the connections Prize-winning portraiture and colour- 2 irene hilsdon world of fairy-tales and myths. myths and legends, the telling of ancient subjects. My late wife’s fabulous quilts I specialise in finely detailed paintings My paintings explore the relationships installations stain glass panels, glass Ancient woodlands inspire my furniture, A visual nomad; I travel locally and between photography, drawing, saturated oil studies of the human figure, Animals and Birds in Pastel / Pastel Pencils. Through her evocative and dreamlike tales and the unravelling of dreams. will also be on display. of animals and birds using pastels and between people and the landscape. for that special place in your home made with traditional techniques using imaginatively, bringing together the copper plate etching and printing. How to paint realistic animals and birds, advice on materials. drapery and sculptures. Classical, religious paintings, prints and cards, she retells My masks relate to stories traditional Sharing the venue with Irene Hilsdon. pastel pencils. Also people and flowers These painterly stories develop from a from animals to landscape, hand painted sustainable British hardwoods. mystery of the scene and my knowledge Inspired by ancient trees with their and local historical influences are tantalisingly intriguing and strange tales. and original, or carnival fantasies. A696 north from Ponteland, and other media. range of processes informed by the with enamels and silver stains. My workshop is behind a row of shops. of materials, and invite you to share stories to tell. 3 christine walker combined with close attention to Opening times Sundays 12pm. Opening times Sundays 12pm. one mile turn left. delicacy of the line and layers of paint. Commissions welcomed. Directions from A1 J63 (Chester-le-street) my fascination and delight. Horizons between the earth, river and sky. and from Beamish museum detail and draughtsmanship. A mindfulness approach to create ways of seeing. Camera & sketchbook. fri fri fri fri fri fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri 15 22 29 6 13 fri 29 fri 29 fri sat 16 30 7 14 w sat 16 30 7 14 sat 16 30 7 14 21 w sat 16 30 7 14 21 w sat 14 21 sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 sat 23 30 7 sat 23 30 7 w sat 7 shona branigan sun 17 1 8 15 sun 17 1 8 15 sun 17 1 8 15 22 sun 17 1 8 15 22 sun 181522 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 sun 24 1 8 sun 24 1 8 sun 17 1 22 Workshops in Photography. mon mon mon mon mon mon mon mon mon mon 29 18 25 2 9 16 23 18 25 2 9 16 18 2 23 Exploration of picture making, bring own camera. 7 chris bowen The Art of Beautiful Writing. Learn the basics of letterforms, write a short piece by the end of the day. 15 dorothy lawrenson Poetry workshop with Helen Lawrenson. Explore different approaches to writing poetry led by prize-winning poet. 16 caroline mann Hooky & Proggy Hearts & Flowers. Create your own unique heart of flower to embellish a bag, etc. Felt Pictures & Landscapes. Make a felt picture using the North Pennines as inspiration. chris bowen 7 mike richardson 8 penny cuthbert 9 jenny mathers 9 jackie lyness 10 walter holmes 11 june drage 12 alan hayward 13 sara jane palmer 14 darren mundy 14 19 deidre sweeney Cronkley Bank Farm Cottage Studio, Boltsburn House, Rookhope, The Potting Shed, Shepherds Dene, The Potting Shed, Shepherds Dene, 7 Aydon Crescent, Corbridge, Robinson-Gay Gallery, Lowgate Old School, Lowgate, Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Abbey, Hexham Abbey, Painting and Textiles. Kiln Pit Hill, Derwent Reservoir, DH8 9SD Weardale, Co. Durham, DL13 2BG Slaley Road, Riding Mill, NE44 6AF Slaley Road, Riding Mill, NE44 6AF NE45 5EB 3a Market Street, Hexham. NE46 3NS Hexham, NE46 2NN Beaumont St, Hexham, NE46 3LS Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB Create a collage picture or hand sew a wall hanging. 07780 751730 / 01207 504597 01388 517929 01434 682212 / 01668 281914 01434 682212 / 01434 682486 01434 632609 01434 601972 / 01661 820302 01434 604912 07801051722 / 01434 382148 07917 626687 / 01434 689577 07895 023260 22 wendy flower www.mikerichardson-artist.com www.pennycuthbert.co.uk www..jennymathersworks.co.uk www.networkartists.org.uk www.walterholmes.co.uk www.networkartists.org.uk www.haywards.com [email protected] www.darrenmundy.co.uk The Creative Process. Come to captivating Cronkley and After a number of years working as an Walk into an Edwardian Potting Shed, Explore a walled garden. Discover a Open Fridays/Saturdays. Original paintings I paint traditional, contemporary pictures New window reflection paintings. ‘A Natural Order’ ... visual haiku; Colourful ceramic sculptures and wall Darren’s Hilltown work is creating a Committing the mark to paper - from blank canvas to a body of work. contemplate Chris’ creative classic and illustrator in London I have finally settled see the discoveries I have made in my potting shed. Find pots, pebbles, and prints – realistic and abstract. of many subjects but always concerned June is inspired by sunlight, shadows, the essence of the subject, combining pieces, for indoors and out. Influenced following; come and see why! His 24 shirley jennings contemporary calligraphy over coffee in the beautiful, wild and windswept exploration of the world shown in apples and onions in paintings, Previous visitors wrote, “Lovely, fresh with light, colour, shape and “the mark”. framed views and moments in time apparent simplicity with a contemplative by the experience of the landscape prints, paintings and cards must be This is me! and cakes in Shona’s stunning studio North Pennines painting wildlife, portraits collages, assemblages, photographs photographs, cyanotypes and CD works. and inspirational. Amazing detail. reflecting the seasons. awareness of nature. Photographic and coastline of Northumberland. seen for their beautifully vibrant A drawing & painting day - discover more about us and our surroundings. setting. and still life. and Artist Books. Be excited by pattern and colour! An exciting start to the Art Tour”. The gallery is a short distance north- Oils, watercolours, prints and cards. images on watercolour paper and canvas colours and quirky appeal. Refreshments and walks available. Walks, refreshments available. (approach Corbridge from A69). west of Hexham market place. … sometimes very large! Open after morning worship on Sundays Open after morning worship on Sundays 26 peter podmore Pastels - Painting or Drawing? fri fri 22 29 13 fri 15 fri 15 fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri 22 fri fri 15 22 29 fri 15 22 29 fri 15 22 29 lift to Brief demo then tutored painting using local subject matter. & sat sat 16 23 30 14 sat 16 sat 16 sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 23 30 7 sat 16 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 sat 16 23 30 sat 16 23 30 w d 1st floor d sun 17 1 22 sun 17 24 1 8 15 sun 17 sun 17 sun sun 24 1 8 sun 17 8 15 22 sun sun 17 24 sun 17 24 28 geoff dickson. mon 18 2 23 mon 25 2 9 16 mon 18 mon 18 mon mon 25 mon mon mon 18 25 mon 18 25 Lino and Drypoint Etching Basic lino and drypoint techniques, producing two outcomes. 29 pam vardy Watercolour Painting for Pleasure. A: Beginners; B: brushing up skills and more advanced techniques. 32 helen grierson Making a Fused Glass Hanging. Cut glass into beautiful shapes to be fused into a window hanging.

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14 sara jane palmer Demonstration of Ceramic Techniques. During quiet times throughout the day. david taylor 14 jill dexter 14 dorothy lawrenson 15 caroline mann 16 geoff jackson 17 willa story 18 deirdre sweeney 19 gwyneth wilde 20 geoff heslop 21 wendy flower 22 Hexham Abbey, Hexham Abbey, Catton Lea, Catton, Studio 10, Allendale Forge Studios, The Old Brickyard, Langley, Birkshaw Farmhouse (near Westwood) White House, Rowfoot, Meadow View, Gilsland, Townfoot Bungalow Sarelaw House, 14 jill dexter Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB Hexham, NE47 9QH Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BD Hexham, NE47 5LA Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7JL Haltwhistle, NE49 0JE Brampton, CA8 7EH Elsdon, NE19 1BH Ridsdale, NE48 2TB Weaving demonstrations. 01434 603057 / 01434 607637 07941 544185 / 01434 601759 01434 683118 / 07906 129623 0790 3675333 01434 688977 / 07761 657496 01434 344818 07864284174 01697747504 / 07800 962879 01830520119 01434270879 Simple band bookmarks can be woven on all days. www.davidtaylorphotography.co.uk www.dorothylawrenson.com www.carolinemannatstudio10.co.uk www.langleyfurnitureworks.co.uk www.uniqueinglass.com www.daydreamslemagasin.co.uk www.wildethings.co.uk [email protected] www.wendyflower.wordpress.com 27 mick oxley David Taylor is an award-winning Uniquely designed scarves, throws, floor Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday! Caroline, with an eye for colour, Traditional cabinet making and custom Willa produces landscape inspired Nature inspires me to free my soul in Sheep, sheep and more sheep. Ewe’re My studio is in the beautiful village of Motivated by visual representation The Sea and Shoreline. landscape and travel photographer rugs and table linen. Many items have Local landscapes with an oriental feel, produces wonderful textile creations made joinery. A workshop/showroom stained glass artwork using a fusion of my paintings and textile crafts. joking – no, my work is about sheep, Elsdon. My work is figurative, inspired of the indefinable terms of space and Painting the sea and shoreline in watercolour, acrylic and with texture. based in Northumberland. hand painted warps, giving a luxurious expansive skies and changing seasons using wool, recycled fabrics, fibres and full of commissions being built, photos techniques. Her chairs and tables farmers and their animals. Our postal by people – at work & at play, executed time with its documentation in the 30 His photos are used by national sheen and drape to the finished article. evoking a sense of movement and teaches creative craft workshops. of past projects and surrounded by air- combine hand forged metal and glass Off the A69 on the Coanwood Road address is Cumbria but I live in in pastels and in sculpture. panoramic, the reflected, compressed, sue fenlon Painting demonstrations. organisations and magazines. Commissions taken to buyers wishes. spontaneity. New paintings, drawings, Available at Studio 10: cards, prints drying stacks of local ash, oak, yew mosaic to create unique, vibrant, bold the White House is after the Tynedale in Northumberland. filmed and grasped. Featherstone Community Hall. Throughout each open day. Open after morning worship on Sundays Open after morning worship on Sundays linocuts and also mugs and cards. and kits. Commissions undertaken. and glorious elm. functional artwork. fri 15 22 29 fri 15 22 29 fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri 15 29 13 fri fri 15 fri fri fri fri 22 13 sat 16 23 30 d sat 16 23 30 w sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 w sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 sat 16 23 30 7 w sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 w sat 23 14 see overleaf for detailed sun 17 24 sun 17 24 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 8 sun 17 24 1 8 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 sun 17 15 mon 18 25 mon 18 25 mon mon 25 9 23 mon mon mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 mon mon mon 18 16 information on workshops key ... east tyne central tynedale west tyne north & borders coast 1 studio number w workshop d demonstration sally bell 23 shirley jennings 24 linda scott-robinson 25 peter podmore 26 mick oxley 27 heather robson 27 geoff dickson 28 pam vardy 29 sue fenlon 30 nick holmes 31 helen grierson 32 The Forge, Buteland Heights, Gallery 85, Lock-up Lane, Howtel Old School, Howtel, Westnewton, Kirknewton, Mick Oxley Gallery, Mick Oxley Gallery Beanley Wood Cottage, The Old Vicarage, Middle Road, The Old Chapel Room 2 Togston Hall, North Togston, A1 Glass Studio, Eshott Heugh, children’s activities Redesmouth, Bellingham, NE48 2EB Bellingham, Hexham, NE48 2AA Near Mindrum, TD12 4QG Wooler, NE71 6XJ 17 Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR 17 Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR nr Eglingham, Alnwick, NE66 2DX Shilbottle, Nr. Alnwick, NE66 2XS Chapel Lane, Alnmouth, NE66 2RR Nr Amble, NE65 0HR Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH wheelchair access 01434 220417 01830 520302 01890 850340 / 07799 640631 01668 216550 01665 571082 01665 571082 / 0191 4884494 01665 578193 01665 575017 07976327988 / 01665 830430 01665 714420 / 07745 585735 07905 478767 www.shirleyjennings.co.uk www.lindascottrobinson.com www.peterpodmore.co.uk www.mickoxley.com www.pamvardyart.co.uk www.suefenlonart.co.uk www.nickholmesart.co.uk www.a1glassstudio.co.uk phone numbers bold: contact during art tour A childhood obsession with all things Mother, maker, wife, baker, lover, child. See the stunning North Northumberland New and exciting developments in my Elements of landscape appear in my Beautiful medieval pele tower and garden. I walk from my home onto the beach; The past is a glittering treasure-trove, The A1 glass studio is a working studio Art inspired by the sea. Honesty, beauty and excitement; I hope light: alternative year round equine has resulted in cards and Cook, cleaner, sandwich maker, nurse, landscape reflected in my work. Come work alongside the Northumbrian The Mick Oxley Gallery houses a oil paintings with abstract and process you find these in my large graphite Tremendous variety of atmospheric my paintings are from the coastal to be sampled and reinvented ad filled with fused and leaded glass illustrations of horses and ponies on teacher, guide. and visit me at my rural home/studio landscapes - see website. beautiful selection of original paintings, led beginnings. A selection of work church drawings and etchings plus watercolours, acrylics and oils of pathways, wild flowers and the sea. infinitum. Playful and serious at the hangings, jewellery, tableware, screens, june... july ... any surface, including glassware. All that we are can inspire us in our art. to view a variety of paintings, pottery Come for a day in the Cheviots. prints, cards and artefacts. can be viewed at The Mick Oxley various landscape paintings. Northumbrian landscapes; seascapes; same time, my paintings, prints and windows and much more. fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 2 miles off A68 towards and woodturning. View by appointment outside my open Gallery, Craster. Up A697 look for signs right before views of Venice; flowers; abstracts. collages reflect our cultural landscape. 5 miles north of Morpeth off the A1, Open 7 days per week, all year. sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 Redesmouth/Bellingham days. Gallery parking . Powburn. Originals, prints, cards. Next to village (look out for the yellow beef jerky van) mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 church fri 15 20 fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri fri fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 fri fri 15 29 6 13 20 fri to ground fri 15 22 29 13 20 fri 15 22 29 6 13 20 studio open dates sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 w sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 7 w sat 23 30 d sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 w sat 16 23 30 w sat 16 d sat 16 14 floor only sat 16 23 30 14 21 w sat 16 23 30 7 14 21 Note: only those dates indicated sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun sun 17 24 1 8 sun 24 1 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 sun 17 24 1 sun 17 1 8 15 22 sun 17 15 sun 17 24 1 15 22 sun 17 24 1 8 15 22 with a number are open mon 18 23 mon mon mon mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 mon mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 mon mon 18 25 2 16 23 mon 18 25 2 9 16 23 central tynedale coast north northumberland & borders west tyne east tyne x108187_NA_p2_vw_x108187_NA_p2_vw 27/02/2012 15:48 Page 2

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When? Sundays 17 June, 1, 8, and 15 July, 2pm - 4pm What to bring? Materials and refreshments provided on the Hadrian's Wall line from Newcastle to Carlisle - a local rail station. plusbus.info adds bus travel onto rail tickets. Pennine Cycleway, Hadrian Cycleway and C2C will all get you here. Go to: visitnorthumberland.com/site/activities/walking like would Northumberland in Artists Network

Where? The Garden Room, Heddon Methodist Church When? Painting workshop - June 18,23 July 2,9,14,23 northernrail.org and the Coastal line from Newcastle to Berwick - mytraveline.mobi will tell you the next bus from any stop. Try northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk/cycling.htm for local routes. Add some of these trails to your Art Tour weekend: Pennine Way, www.haywards.com

How much? £2 per mask, payable in cash. Textile Workshop – June 16,25,30 July 7,16,21 eastcoast.co.uk or crosscountrytrains.co.uk travelinenortheast.info will help you plan journeys by public transport. Haltwhistle and Wooler are both cycle hubs: cyclehubs.co.uk Hadrian's Wall Path, St Cuthbert’s Way, Isaac's Tea Trail, hayward mary How to book? Please book in advance on 01661 853156 Where? Venue 19: White House Rowfoot Haltwhistle NE49 0JE design How much? £35 each workshop. Maximum 6 participants. You can book a coach trip to Northumberland at nationalexpress.com Northumberland Coast Path, St. Oswald’s Way, and the Haltwhistle Walks. 2 irene hilsdon How to book? Contact: 07864 284174

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Tea/coffee etc available. Bring own packed lunch. Where? Venue 27: Mick Oxley Gallery, 17 Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR How much? Free. Collection for charity. FREE 5pm to 11am When? 25 June, 4 and 14 July. 10am - 3pm 21

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How to book? Contact 07780 751730 / 01207 504597 w Lino and Drypoint Etching Tour. Art Summer 17th the on talent artistic of wealth a What is it? 14 sara jane palmer Set in large studio in beautiful rural location, we will cover basic lino and drypoint .... discover Demonstration of ceramic techniques techniques and produce two outcomes. d When? during quiet times throughout the day during Art Tour open dates. What to bring? All materials and lunch provided. 22 Where? Venue 14: Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB When? Wednesday 6 June, 10am - 4pm. Max 6 people. 24 How much? Free Can also do Thursday 7 & Friday 8 if big demand. 23 Where? Venue 28: Beanley Wood Cottage, Alnwick, NE66 2DX. 14 jill dexter How much? £95 cash or cheque. How to book? Contact: 01665 578193 d Weaving demonstrations What is it? Simple band bookmarks can be woven 29 When? All day during Art Tour open dates. Time needed about 30 mins. pam vardy Where? Venue 14: Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB w Watercolour Painting for Pleasure. Ponteland How much? £2 to cover cost of materials. What is it? Beginners – all the basic techniques to get you started (A). 2 15 dorothy lawrenson Brushing up skills – more experienced watercolour painters, more advanced techniques (B) a network open studio event w Poetry Workshop with Helen Lawrenson What to bring? Bring your own equipment and materials What is it? Explore different approaches to writing poetry, led by experienced When? Wednesdays 10 - 4 pm. 27 June Beginners (A) teacher and prize-winning poet. Refreshments provided. All ages and abilities welcome. Haydon 2012 4 July Brushing up skills (B) around northumberland When? Sunday 15 July, 2 - 5 pm 18 Bridge 1 3 Where? Venue 15: Catton Lea, Catton, Hexham NE47 9QH 11 July Beginners (A) 20 18 July Brushing up skills (B) 13 14 11 10 open studios • exhibitions • workshops How much? £5 Ryton How to book? email: [email protected]. Where? Venue 29: The Old Vicarage, Middle Road, Shilbottle, nr. Alnwick, NE66 2XS. Haltwhistle 12 Hexham June 15-18, 22-25, 29-30, July 1-2, 6-9, 13-16 How much? £75 includes lunch and refreshments. Corbridge Prudhoe 19 17 4 FRI to MON 11am to 5pm FREE 16 caroline mann How to book? Contact: 01665 575017 9 • • w Hooky & Proggy Hearts and Flowers 30 15 What is it? Create your own unique heart or flower to embellish a bag, cushion, sue fenlon 16 Demonstration through the open days create a corsage or small wall hanging. d Allendale When? Thursday 21 June , 10am - 4pm When? 16 & 17 June, 14 & 15 July 5 Where? Venue 30: The Old Chapel Room, Chapel Lane, Alnmouth, NE66 2RR Consett Where? Venue 16: Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BD. 6 How much? £40 7 How to book? Contact: 01434 683975. 32 helen grierson w Making a Fused Glass Hanging What is it? Learn how to cut glass into beautiful shapes that can then be fused into Felt Pictures & Landscapes a hanging for your window. Alston What is it? Use the North Pennines as inspiration and make a felted picture of What to bring? Materials provided. our wonderful fells, fields and dales. When? Workshops will take place on each morning of the art tour from 10am - 12 noon. When? Thursday 21 July, 10am - 4pm Where? A1 Glass Studio, Eshott Heugh, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH. Where? Venue 16: Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BD. How much? £20 per person, cash or cheque only. How much? £40 How to book? Booking essential, contact 07905 478767 / [email protected] 8 How to book? Contact: 01434 683975.

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