Artist Amy Goodman's 'War Horse' is Back at Rum’s Eg Due to Popular Demand

'Romsey War Horse' Bronze resin Maquette

Bell Street gallery, Rum’s Eg are delighted to announce that War Horse will be returning to the gallery by popular demand.

Rum’s Eg had previously exhibited a thought provoking maquette of a First World War soldier and his horse earlier this Summer, when plans were revealed for a War Horse statue to be erected on Romsey War Memorial Park.

The statue is to commemorate the Pauncefoot Hill Remount Camp and the Remount Service where thousands of horses and mules passed through to Romsey to prepare for war.

Talented sculptor and creator of the War Horse maquette, Amy Goodman of Quarley, is to undertake the poignant statue project which displays the unbreakable bond shared as they dealt with the horrors of the First World War.

As an Associate member of the Society of Equestrian Artists, Amy has spoken of her enthusiasm to participate:

“as long as I can remember I have drawn and sculpted animals, particularly horses. The character and movement of the subject matter are very important to me - a few strokes of paint or a few lines of steel can say so much.” 

The maquette was created as part of a public consultation service for the War Horse project and will show the planned position of the final sculpture.

Support Rum’s Eg with Small Business Saturday

Fun snowmen & trees by ceramic artists Angie & Robin
Macmillan, available from Rum's Eg Gallery, Romsey

Bell Street gallery, Rum’s Eg are inviting everyone to get involved in the innovative campaign ‘Small Business Saturday’ later this week.

Originally launched in the U.S, Small Business Saturday support the small companies sector by encouraging citizens to shop at local businesses.

American President Obama was out in his local bookshop last weekend to launch the campaign and this year will see the first Small Business Saturday in the UK, held on one of the busiest shopping days of the year - the first Saturday in December.

Director of Rum’s Eg Siriol Sherlock says

‘This initiative is a wonderful reminder of all the great products that are available locally and the importance of supporting local retailers who contribute so much to creating the community in which we live. Romsey is the perfect place for hassle free Christmas shopping, in a thoroughly festive atmosphere’.

Let’s Do Lunch at Rum’s Eg

Rum’s Eg of Romsey is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Rum’s Café’ on Friday 6th December, exactly a year since the gallery opened.

Celebrations on the day will take the form of a complimentary mulled wine and mince pies evening from 6pm until 9pm with everyone welcome.

Situated on the first floor of the gallery, the child friendly café will be serving varieties of fresh ground coffee, pots and mugs of loose leaf tea, hot chocolate ,a variety of cold drinks and homemade cakes and scones.

The café will operate from 10 until 4.30 on weekdays, and 11 until 4 on Sundays. Light lunches will be served from 12, with a delicious choice of freshly prepared soups, open sandwiches, quiches and salads with daily changes to the menu on offer.

Visitors can also enjoy viewing and selecting from the most extensive selection of work from Hampshire Artists including: jewellery, ceramics, paintings, prints, soft furnishings, wooden and glass gifts and an unrivalled selection of greetings cards

It has been a busy year for the Romsey gallery; from hosting a variety of workshops and exhibitions over the past twelve months, to winning an award in the Test Valley Business Awards 2013 category ‘Businesses in the Community’. Further plans include a lift extension, for access to all floors, and the continuation of the workshops.

For further details, please contact:
Rum’s Eg,
27 Bell Street,
Romsey
SO51 8GY.

Tel: 01794 511220
www.hampshireartandcraft.org
info@hampshireartandcraft.org