Last year, Frampton Cotterell Parish Council hosted our very first Local Art Exhibition in the Brockeridge Centre.
This exhibition was a huge success – we nearly ran out of space for all of the incredible local art we showcased! In fact, the event proved so popular, and we received so much positive feedback (including from consultation surveys), that we’ve decided to hold another art exhibition this year!
Featured artwork: "Animal Sculptures" by Alan Lang, entered in the 2023 Nature Art Exhibition.
Featured artwork: "Macaw Parrot" by Rosie Woodward, entered in the 2023 Nature Art Exhibition.
Featured artwork Moon Dance by Carole Millard, entered in the 2023 Nature Art Exhibition.
This year’s art exhibition is on the theme of “Climate & Nature”. Once again the event will be held at Brockeridge Centre – but this time we are taking over the whole building! The exhibition will run from the 27th of August through to the 1st of September, with free admission for all.
Special Events
Throughout the exhibition week, the parish council will also be hosting special events, workshops, talks, and activities in the afternoons and evenings.
After each of these events, the Climate & Nature Art Exhibition will also be opened up for our event guests to view!
Kids Nature Art & Crafts Session
Kids Nature Art & Crafts Session
Date: Tuesday 27th August, 2024
Time: 2PM
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Let’s make nature art!
Come along to the Brockeridge Centre at 2PM on the first day of our exhibition to make some art of your own. We’ll provide the materials – all you need to bring is your creativity! Kids of all ages are welcome to come along and have some fun drawing, colouring, and crafting. You’ll also get the chance to enter your art in our Kids Art Competition for the chance of winning a great prize! We’ll also display your art in our exhibition gallery.
No booking required, drop in welcomed. If you are interested though, it would be fantastic if you could drop a quick message to us on Facebook, Instagram, or via email to communications@framptoncotterell-pc.gov.uk, so that we can get a rough idea of how many art supplies we’ll need 🙂
Secret World of Sound Talk
Secret World of Sound talk with series producer Sharmila Choudhury.
Date: Tuesday 27th August, 2024
Time: 7PM
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Booking Required.
Join us for an exciting event where we delve into the making of the documentary series, Secret World of Sound! Series producer Sharmila Choudhury will take you through the making of the 3-series hit nature documentary by Sky and Netflix, narrated by David Attenborough. The event will take place at The Brockeridge Centre, so mark your calendars and get ready to explore the production of the Secret World of Sound with us! The event is free, with optional donations for refreshments which will go towards the local Frampton Cotterell Nature Group funds.
The event will be held during Frampton Cotterell Parish Council’s Climate & Nature Art Exhibition, so feel free to explore the exhibit after the talk.
Places are limited, so if you would like to attend, please book your free place via our EventBrite page.
Climate & Nature Drop In Discussions
Talk Climate & Nature with Councillor Snaith!
Dates: Wednesday 28th and Saturday 31st of August, 2024
Time: 2:30PM – 5PM
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Get involved and have your say on the future of climate & nature plans in the village!
Join Frampton Cotterell Parish Council in designing a new Climate & Nature Plan by attending these free, informal drop in discussions. We need your help to make our future Climate & Nature plans innovative, comprehensive, practical, and deeply connected to our village. Your involvement will make a real difference. So drop in during either of these sessions, and join in the conversation about Climate & Nature in Frampton Cotterell!
Cake and refreshments provided.
Hedgehog Heroes Here!
Date: Wednesday 28th of August, 2024
Time: 6:30PM
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Come along to the Hedgehog Heroes Here! group to get involved with planning future events, activities, and fundraisers to help local hedgehogs!
Everyone is welcome, no booking required. Refreshments provided!
Bug Hunt!
We’re going on a bug hunt!
Date: Friday 30th of August, 2024
Time: 2PM
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Join us at the Brockeridge Centre Nature Garden to learn about bugs – see how many you can find!
All ages are welcome! No booking is required, just turn up.
Coffee & Cake + Nature Tombola
Coffee, cake, and fundraising for local nature!
Date: Saturday 31st August, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Wonderful local volunteer, Lesley, will be hosting a special Coffee & Cake morning on the second-to-last day of the exhibition. Drop in to have a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake – and feel free to take a wander around the art exhibition whilst you’re here!
We will also be running a Nature Tombola to help raise money for local climate & nature causes.
Moth Club
Meet the moths!
Date: Sunday 1st of September, 2024
Time: 10am
Location: The Brockeridge Centre.
Meet the local moths who came to stay the night in our cosy Brockeridge Centre Moth Trap. Get a close up look at these marvellous little minibeasts, and learn something from our local moth experts!
All ages welcome, no booking required.
Art Exhibition – Enter Your Art
Everyone is invited to enter Climate & Nature themed artwork – whether you are a seasoned professional, an enthusiastic amateur, or an ambitious beginner, we want to showcase the creative talents of our village!
We have categories for kids and adults, plus an under 16s art competition and the opportunity to sell your art through the exhibition.
To learn more, visit our Climate & Nature Art Exhibition 2024 Entry Forms page.
Entry deadline: 2PM, August 22nd, 2024.
