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SUNSHINE, SUNSHINE: PIERS’ LATEST ONE-MAN SHOW
Piers at work in his studio
The Herriot Gallery in Hawes has a proud tradition of show-casing the work of leadings Dales’ artists, not least among them our own Piers Browne. There’s always a good collection of Piers’ work to be found there, and now this gem of a gallery in the centre of Hawes is staging a major one-man exhibition of stunning new works by Piers, called Sunshine, Sunshine. It’s on until 27 November so lots of opportunity to see this collection of oils and etchings. The Herriot Gallery houses a constantly changing selection of paintings and other artwork within the Herriot building. Full details about the gallery are available on The Herriot Gallery’s own website, where you can also find full details of Piers’ show.
Herriot’s also comprises Herriot’s Guest House and Herriot’s Kitchen. The Kitchen is housed within the gallery and has a selection of lovely home-cooked food and hot drinks so you can browse the exhibition and then contemplate over lunch or elevenses which of Piers’ works you want to buy.
Contact Piers about any aspect of his work at
Heugh, Nappa Scar,
Askrigg, North Leyburn,
North Yorkshire DL8 3JY
Tel: (01969) 650 434
email piersbrowne@btinternet.com
‘THE REAL-LIFE VICAR OF DIBLEY’
Oh really? It may not be quite how we see our vicar, Ann Chapman, but that’s how she’s described in the press release for the new 12-part ITV1 series, The Dales, which started Monday 28 March at 8.00pm.
“From the Wensleydale Railway to Leyburn Brass Band and a real-life Vicar of Dibley, The Dales provides a unique insight into one of England’s most iconic locations through the eyes of the people who live there,” reads the blurb.
Ann is a central character in the new series – a follow-on from The Lakes which drew audiences of more than four million – and was filmed at various events in her four parishes last summer, including the summer party in Askrigg and the annual Semerwater service.
See more details of the programmes at http://www.yorkshire.com/thedales
EASTER IN THE UPPER DALE
Canon Adrian Alker, director of mission resourcing for the diocese of Ripon and Leeds, will lead daily meditations of approximately 20 minutes’ duration throughout Holy Week, preaching on Palm Sunday (17 April), Good Friday and Easter Day in the churches in Hawes, Hardraw, Askrigg and Stalling Busk. He will set the Christian story of Jesus “in its actual historical context,” he says.
“Over the course of the week and following the account in Mark’s gospel, we shall be exploring the last week of Jesus’ life on this earth. The passages of scripture will be scrutinized with some vigour and honesty to allow the world of Lower Galilee in the first century to come through.”
Adrian was Vicar of St Mark’s Church in Broomhill, Sheffield for 20 years and founded there the Centre for Radical Christianity. He was made an honorary canon of Sheffield cathedral and given an honorary degree from Sheffield University for his services to the community.
ANGLICAN SERVICES
Palm Sunday 17 April 10.30am: Holy Communion at St Margaret’s, Hawes
Monday 18 April 9.00am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Mary & St John, Hardraw
Tuesday 19 April 10.30am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Margaret’s Hawes
Wednesday 20 April 10.00am: Morning Prayer and meditation, St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Maundy Thursday 21 April 6.00pm: Supper at St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Maundy Thursday 21 April 6.00pm: Liturgy for Maundy Thursday, St Margaret’s, Hawes (Revd Michael Blanch)
Good Friday 22 April 10.00am: Walk of Witness from Gayle Methodist Church to Hawes, with closing worship at Hawes Methodist Church at 11.00am
Good Friday 22 April 2.00pm: Meditation on the Cross with Communion, St Matthew’s, Stalling Busk
Easter Sunday 24 April 7.00am: Service of Light, St Mary & St John, Hardraw, followed by breakfast
Easter Sunday 24 April 10.30am: Easter Communion, St Oswald’s, Askrigg
Easter Sunday 24 April 10.30am: Easter Communion, St Margaret’s, Hawes (Michael Blanch)
METHODIST SERVICES
Palm Sunday, 17 April
10.30am: Morning worship at Hawes Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
10.30am: Morning Worship at Bainbridge Methodist Church led by Dr Richard Wilkinson
2.00pm: Worship at Marsett Methodist Church led by Mr Allen Dinsdale
Easter Day, 24 April
10.30am: Morning Worship at Hawes Methodist Church led by Mr Geoff Phillips
10.30am: Morning Worship at Bainbridge Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
2.00pm: Worship at Marsett Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
6.30pm: Evening Worship at Gayle Methodist Church led by the Revd Janet Park, including the sacrament of Holy Communion
Wednesday 27 April
2.00pm: Easter Service for Hawes Primary School children, staff, family and friends at Hawes Methodist Church
