As well as the regular displays in the Museum, the Old Rectory will, from time to time, put on some special events. These could be topical or themed exhibitions in the Museum itself, or something just a bit different in the grounds of the Rectory or elsewhere.
Recently we have become a popular venue for art exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists.
During September and October of 2019, the museum was the venue for an exhibition called ...
Connections
....responses to the rectory, featuring the recent work of artists Glenda Thomson, Amerjit Young, Mary Byrne and Beryl Miles.
(Left) Installation
by Amerjit Young
(Right) Picture
by Beryl Miles.
(Left) Pictureby Glenda Thomson.
(Left) Zenobia Girl by Mary Byrne.
Items from Zenobia, the former perfume manufacturer and major Loughborough employer, inspired Mary Byrne to create the charcoal-on-paper drawing seen in the picture, and to write a short story.
Click on the picture to read the full story.
Forthcoming Events for 2020
Creative Writing Workshops hosted by Deborah Tyler-Bennett
Dates currently planned: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, The Old Rectory. 10:00am - 12 noon. £10.00 a head.
Walks, Book Signings and Other Events to be confirmed:
- History Exhibition on Reverend Fearon.
- Reverend Fearon's Garden Party in the Summer 2020, The Old Rectory, on a date to be announced.
- Charnwood Classic Car Club will be displaying and photographing their vehicles outside The Old Rectory, on a date to be announced.
- Launch of Deborah Tyler-Bennett new poetry collection, Ken Dodd Takes a Holiday (The King's England Press) on a date to be announced.
...and in the 'Pantry Gallery':
Art events still to be announced will include an exhibition of poems from the Summer Workshops, 'Responses to the Rectory', which may also include illustration.
