Art Appreciation
We visit exhibitions galleries, stately homes with collections, craft shows, sculpture gardens, locally and further afield. We want to interpret Art as widely as possible, and see and learn about new works as well as those we already admire and love.
Joint Contact: Laone Roscorla
Telephone: 07419905358
Joint Contact: Liz Hemsley
Telephone: 01208 871012
Most of our visits are to locations in Cornwall and Devon, often using public transport, particularly trains. Our days out regularly include café stops for coffee/cakes and lunches, with good company and the opportunity to discuss what we have seen and share our impressions (likes and dislikes!) in a friendly environment. We have planning meetings twice a year to arrange and schedule our monthly visits across the year and also share details of things going on locally in the art world, even if we don’t include these as formal visits as part of our annual programme. Ideas for future visits from group members warmly welcomed and encouraged!
Our next visit is :
- Monday 18th May, our usual trip to Delamore House to see the art and sculptures (not to forget the lovely gardens) on display. We hope to hire the Lerryn minibus for this again so numbers nearer the time will be required to ensure the cost is worth our while.
2026 (February to August) Programme
- Friday 6th February, a trip by train to St Ives, to visit the numerous galleries around town and to the Tate St Ives should anyone be interested (Emilia Skarnulyte immersive films showing) meeting at the station for the 10am train. Just turn up if you’re interested.
- Saturday 28th February, catching the 10am train to the Box, Plymouth to see the Beryl Cook exhibition as well as Journeys with Mai, showcasing Polynesia, including a Polynesian portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds. We’ve pre-booked an 11am slot. Just turn up at the station if you’d like to join us.
- Sunday 1st March, a trip to Bodmin by car to see the FLAMM exhibitions around the town. We have some volunteer drivers so please let us know if you’d like to come.
- Friday 6th March, a trip via the 10am train to the extensive art and craft exhibition at the Liskeard Public Hall in aid of Cancer Research UK. No need to let us know beforehand if you’re coming.
- Friday 20th March, an early train at 8.55 to Exeter to see the Grayson Perry exhibition etc at the Ram Museum. Just turn up at the station.
- Thursday 16 April, to Penzance by the 10am train to see Penlee House exhibition of photos and portraits on display. Just turn up at the station.
- Monday 18th May, our usual trip to Delamore House to see the art and sculptures (not to forget the lovely gardens) on display. We hope to hire the Lerryn minibus for this again so numbers nearer the time will be required to ensure the cost is worth our while.
- Saturday 13th June, we hope to hire the minibus again for the big makers fair at Bovey Tracey. We’ll request numbers again for this one.
- Friday 17th July, by the 10am train to Falmouth. We will have more details on what’s on later in the year.
- Monday 17th September at 11am for the next planning meeting at the Royal Oak before the U3A afternoon open meeting.
