Larkhall Community

The third Larkhall Festival (30 April -1 May 2011) should be another feast of art, music and events. The highly successful Artists Open Studios and exhibition will be back, as will the film festival and the garden trail. We want to bring some music out onto the streets this year, so if you’re interested in [...]

Are you a genius with the cocktail shaker? The Larkhall Festival Cocktail Competition is your chance to create a delicious, original cocktail – either alcoholic or non-alcoholic – which if it wins, will be on offer throughout the festival weekend. To enter, send us your cocktail recipe using the competition entry form. You’ll be able [...]

Art More than 40 artists and makers have taken part in the Festival’s Open Studios and Exhibition Art Trail so far, exhibiting sculptures, ceramics, textiles, paintings, prints, paper constructions, wood carvings, illustration and photography – real evidence of the richness and diversity of amateur and professional talent. And there is still space for more! To [...]

Garden Trail Whether you are intrigued by an imposing tulip tree or your gnome is seeking notoriety you may be interested in the festival’s garden trail. Discover hidden corners of Larkhall in the neighbourhood’s carefully tended gardens, or perhaps you’d like to open your own garden to visitors? Add your garden to the trail, email [...]

Last year, films screened at the Larkhall Amateur Film Festival ranged from surreal scenes at Tony’s veg shop to work inspired by a famous Iranian director, so this year we’re really excited about receiving more of your cinematic creations to show on the big screen. Whether you’re having a go for the first time, or [...]

Photography Competition 2011 My photo. My view. Simplicity is the key. There are no age limits. There is no theme. Just a picture. Your picture. Deadline for entries – 8 April FFI visit www.larkhall-festival.org.uk or email photography@larkhall-festival.org.uk

We owe a good deal of thanks in this issue to Dan Brown, from Bath In Time, who has kindly allowed us to use historical photographs from the collection held at Bath Central Library of our community. The pictures on the left depict Larkhall throughout the last century and are a fascinating reminder of days [...]

Looking ahead to Larkhall Festival 2011 Following the success of the 2009 and 2010 festivals the Larkhall Festival Group is now planning ahead for Larkhall Festival 2011. On Thursday 11th November they will be holding their 2010 Annual General Meeting from 8pm at Larkhall Liberal Club, 16 Lambridge Place, BA1 6RU and they are looking [...]

Imagine, if you can being 15 years old and being asked to step right outside your comfort zone, try something different and take a risk with your learning. This is exactly what nine students from St Mark’s were asked to do as part of a project called Genius in Disguise.

The organisers of the first ever Larkhall Festival share their feelings on the events of the May Day Bank Holiday weekend..