Rum’s Eg Fashion Show Sparkles With Success

Rum’s Eg of Romsey kicked off the Christmas party season on Thursday with its first festive fashion show ‘Sparkle and Tinsel’ in association with La Creme Dress Agency.

The sell out event hosted by Radio Solent presenter, Katie Martin raised over £1,000.

Guests enjoyed a stunning catwalk show of beautifully styled and accessorized designer and premium brand outfits all available to buy on the night for a fraction of the normal retail price.

Director of Hampshire Art and Craft CIC Siriol Sherlock said:

‘We had a wonderful evening and it was a great opportunity for two Romsey companies to work together to produce such a mutually beneficial event. The proceeds will go towards the final equipping of our 'Education Suite'.

The 2nd floor suite, consisting of the Leckford Art Studio, Longstock Meeting Room, office and toilet have been largely paid for by Waitrose Community Matters Fund (£10,000) and Hampshire County Council Community Building Fund (£12,500) plus some new Artist and local Patrons who have loaned or donated money.

A total close to £100,000 has now been raised to do everything and complete all three floors - except the lift extension and that is for our next funding round, for Phase 3! The second floor spaces will be ready for full use early in 2014 with the opportunity for local community groups and businesses to use these spaces.'

Christmas At Rum’s Eg

This year Christmas is all about crafting, either making something yourself or sourcing beautiful handmade gifts from local craftspeople. Kirstie Allsop’s Homemade Home has encouraged us all to look for unique pieces with a story behind their creation.

Hampshire art gallery Rum’s Eg of Romsey provides a treasure trove of ideas this year to make present buying a one stop shop. Innovative works and gifts from talented Hampshire artists include: hand painted, ceramic ornaments and pieces; toiletries; treats; stationery; intricate wooden sculptures and toys; felted brooches and bone china mugs decorated by local artists.

Rum's Eg will also be selling Charity Christmas Cards this year to support Blood Pressure UK. (£3.99 for a pack of 10)

Rum's Eg Announce Winners of Charity Christmas Card Competition  

The artwork on the cards was selected in this year's ‘Design a Charity Christmas Card Competition’ and the winning designs are now be available at Rum's Eg gallery and online at www.bloodpressureuk.org

TV presenter Esther Rantzen was thrilled to be involved as a guest judge on the competition panel, and said that she thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the entries.

“I hope you agree that we picked fantastic designs and that your family and friends will love receiving them this Christmas!”

 Wildlife presenter Chris Packham also expressed his enthusiasm as a guest judge, saying that the competition was

“a fantastic way to showcase original artwork, and for a great cause too.”

First place has been awarded to Kate Cooke for her ‘Christmas Delivery’ - ‘Mixed Media Collage’.

 In second place, ‘Christmas Garden’ – ‘Paper Collage and Watercolour’ by Chrissie Collins; 

In third place, Teresa Rogers ‘Madonna and Child’ – ‘Mixed media’ 

In fourth place, Helen Polden ‘With Love at Christmas’ – ‘Acrylic on Paper.’