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Undaunted Courage
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Beowulf
translated by Seamus Heaney
"Often, for undaunted courage,
fate spares the
man it has not already marked." (572-573)
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Wednesday, 6 January 2010
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Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Barbados Art Happenings - January 2010
THE OLD PHARMACY GALLERY, SCULPTURE TERRACE & STAR BAR
You are invited to attend the Private View Of *Secret Diaries*. Recent Works by Ras Ishi Butcher At The Old Pharmacy Gallery, Queen Street, Speightstown On Sunday 10th January 2010, 5pm – 8 pm. With the support of the National Art Gallery Committee The exhibition continues until Saturday 30th January. Two major pieces which form part of Secret Diaries are on view at Lancaster Great House.
(The Star Bar and Sculpture Terrace will also be open)
LONDON CALLING
Monday 1st February – Saturday 13th February: Work created by William Cookson, artist in Residence at Lancaster Great House.
THE GALLERIES AT LANCASTER GREAT HOUSE
December through May 2010 “SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN” Wind Sculptures by Lyman Whitaker
“THROUGH THE EYES OF A MUSE” The Photography of Pattie Boyd. A collection of playful and personal photographs of some of rock music’s greatest figures together with superb photographs by Bob Kiss. Show ends January 30th
The Artists Club will meet at Lancaster on second Tuesday of every month. Pot Luck Buffet & Bar’ is welcomed. Bds$10.- charge for guests and non-members, which contributes towards the Club’s expenses. Club member for a calendar year Bds$50. Bds$35.- partial membership for those who can attend six meetings or less. Further information from Martina Pile, artists club co ordinator. Tel 432 8173 or zahlespil.martina@gmail.com
PLEIN AIR WATERMEDIA WORKSHOP WITH ARIEL LYONS
Join Canadian artist, Ariel Lyons, ( www.ariellyons.ca ) for another painting session, this time on location in three ofBarbados’ most visually inspiring and paintable spots. A three-day watermedia workshop to explore vegetation, water and buildings, in watercolours or acrylics. Some painting skills are required.
When: January 21, 22, 23, 2010 (Thurs (Errol Barrow Day)/Fri/Sat)
Cost: $600 for all three days, or $250 per day
To register: Email hberger_2000@yahoo.com
Proposed locations (subject to change)
Day 1: Flower Forest— Vegetation: working with shape/pattern; negative painting
Day 2: Atlantis Hotel — Water: capturing movement
Day 3: Farley Hill — Buildings: perspective; the structure in the landscape or a close-up feature of a building; emphasis on shape and value.
LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE ( SHERBOURNE CENTRE)
An exhibition of ‘Chinese Watercolour Paintings’, The Opening Ceremony will be held on January 17th , 10am-1pm, with the viewing continuing until 6pm. Showcased are the outstanding works of 50 celebrated Chinese watercolour painters currently active in China’s painting circle. To a great extent, these selections represent the best of China’s contemporary watercolour painting. Chinese watercolour painting is a natural blend of both Western and Chinese art traditions. It crosses the boundaries of both Eastern and Western art. The exhibition continues until January 24th,10am-6pm.
QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
The group exhibition, ‘Art Beyond The Sea’, will open at the Queen’s Park Gallery on January 10th from 2pm - 6pm. This exhibition features work by some of the artists, who have represented Barbados in government sponsored international exhibitions, such as CARIFESTA and ‘Barbadiana’.The work is an exciting mix of contemporary and traditional by some of the leading artists in Barbados and the work will be for sale. The Curator of the exhibition is Alberta Whittle. The exhibition continues until February 6th Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm. Any queries please call Queen’s Park Gallery at 427-2345.
BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Division of Fine Arts at the Barbados Community College is offering the following Continuing Education / Evening Courses next semester. Classes commence the week of January 25th and run for 12 weeks. Registration commences January 4th in Student Affairs. Call 426-2858 ext 5262 for further information.
PAINT ME BARBADOS
The island paradise of Barbados will be hosting an exciting art event in February 2010. This is a special Early Bird invitation to all ‘ en plein air’ artists, art groups and communities, artists, arts aficionados, art workshop instructors and art suppliers to participate in this event which will involve ‘en plein air’ excursions around the island, various art workshops, an Art Expo and Exhibition and all combined with the beautiful and friendly ambience of Barbados and its many cultural attractions. New Website www.paintmebarbados.com
To receive event details for artists, organizations or companies please send an email to paintmebarbados@gmail.com or tel Suzanne Phillips +1 (246) 427 8771
GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow , ‘Compositions’ her 4th show at the gallery. The exhibit runs until 7th. January 2010
Fran Scott Attaway opens her show ‘Visions Of Barbados’ Sunday 10th January, 2010 from 5pm-7pm. Show ends 05 February. Fran is an accomplished well travelled Artist /Interior Designer/Graphic Designer, who has returned to paint her memories of 24yrs in Barbados.
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados Tel: (246) 419-0858. Opening hours Monday - Friday 9.30am to 430pm. Saturday 9.30am to 2pm.
You are invited to attend the Private View Of *Secret Diaries*. Recent Works by Ras Ishi Butcher At The Old Pharmacy Gallery, Queen Street, Speightstown On Sunday 10th January 2010, 5pm – 8 pm. With the support of the National Art Gallery Committee The exhibition continues until Saturday 30th January. Two major pieces which form part of Secret Diaries are on view at Lancaster Great House.
(The Star Bar and Sculpture Terrace will also be open)
LONDON CALLING
Monday 1st February – Saturday 13th February: Work created by William Cookson, artist in Residence at Lancaster Great House.
THE GALLERIES AT LANCASTER GREAT HOUSE
December through May 2010 “SCULPTURE IN THE GARDEN” Wind Sculptures by Lyman Whitaker
“THROUGH THE EYES OF A MUSE” The Photography of Pattie Boyd. A collection of playful and personal photographs of some of rock music’s greatest figures together with superb photographs by Bob Kiss. Show ends January 30th
The Artists Club will meet at Lancaster on second Tuesday of every month. Pot Luck Buffet & Bar’ is welcomed. Bds$10.- charge for guests and non-members, which contributes towards the Club’s expenses. Club member for a calendar year Bds$50. Bds$35.- partial membership for those who can attend six meetings or less. Further information from Martina Pile, artists club co ordinator. Tel 432 8173 or zahlespil.martina@gmail.com
PLEIN AIR WATERMEDIA WORKSHOP WITH ARIEL LYONS
Join Canadian artist, Ariel Lyons, ( www.ariellyons.ca ) for another painting session, this time on location in three ofBarbados’ most visually inspiring and paintable spots. A three-day watermedia workshop to explore vegetation, water and buildings, in watercolours or acrylics. Some painting skills are required.
When: January 21, 22, 23, 2010 (Thurs (Errol Barrow Day)/Fri/Sat)
Cost: $600 for all three days, or $250 per day
To register: Email hberger_2000@yahoo.com
Proposed locations (subject to change)
Day 1: Flower Forest— Vegetation: working with shape/pattern; negative painting
Day 2: Atlantis Hotel — Water: capturing movement
Day 3: Farley Hill — Buildings: perspective; the structure in the landscape or a close-up feature of a building; emphasis on shape and value.
LLOYD ERSKINE SANDIFORD CENTRE ( SHERBOURNE CENTRE)
An exhibition of ‘Chinese Watercolour Paintings’, The Opening Ceremony will be held on January 17th , 10am-1pm, with the viewing continuing until 6pm. Showcased are the outstanding works of 50 celebrated Chinese watercolour painters currently active in China’s painting circle. To a great extent, these selections represent the best of China’s contemporary watercolour painting. Chinese watercolour painting is a natural blend of both Western and Chinese art traditions. It crosses the boundaries of both Eastern and Western art. The exhibition continues until January 24th,10am-6pm.
QUEEN’S PARK GALLERY
The group exhibition, ‘Art Beyond The Sea’, will open at the Queen’s Park Gallery on January 10th from 2pm - 6pm. This exhibition features work by some of the artists, who have represented Barbados in government sponsored international exhibitions, such as CARIFESTA and ‘Barbadiana’.The work is an exciting mix of contemporary and traditional by some of the leading artists in Barbados and the work will be for sale. The Curator of the exhibition is Alberta Whittle. The exhibition continues until February 6th Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm. Any queries please call Queen’s Park Gallery at 427-2345.
BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Division of Fine Arts at the Barbados Community College is offering the following Continuing Education / Evening Courses next semester. Classes commence the week of January 25th and run for 12 weeks. Registration commences January 4th in Student Affairs. Call 426-2858 ext 5262 for further information.
PAINT ME BARBADOS
The island paradise of Barbados will be hosting an exciting art event in February 2010. This is a special Early Bird invitation to all ‘ en plein air’ artists, art groups and communities, artists, arts aficionados, art workshop instructors and art suppliers to participate in this event which will involve ‘en plein air’ excursions around the island, various art workshops, an Art Expo and Exhibition and all combined with the beautiful and friendly ambience of Barbados and its many cultural attractions. New Website www.paintmebarbados.com
To receive event details for artists, organizations or companies please send an email to paintmebarbados@gmail.com or tel Suzanne Phillips +1 (246) 427 8771
GALLERY OF CARIBBEAN ART
Catherine Forter Chee-A-Tow , ‘Compositions’ her 4th show at the gallery. The exhibit runs until 7th. January 2010
Fran Scott Attaway opens her show ‘Visions Of Barbados’ Sunday 10th January, 2010 from 5pm-7pm. Show ends 05 February. Fran is an accomplished well travelled Artist /Interior Designer/Graphic Designer, who has returned to paint her memories of 24yrs in Barbados.
Northern Business Centre, Queen Street, Speightstown, St. Peter, Barbados Tel: (246) 419-0858. Opening hours Monday - Friday 9.30am to 430pm. Saturday 9.30am to 2pm.
Monday, 4 January 2010
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Jamaica Lightning Bolt begins Race 5 to Singapore
In near perfect conditions with a strong southerly breeze blowing 14-20 knots, Jamaica Lightning Bolt, one of ten yachts competing in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race, has begun Race 5 to Singapore. Spirit of Australia was first across the line to the delight of the home crowd as hundreds of spectators lined the breakwater in Geraldton Western Australia to see the race start.
Speaking ahead of the start, Jamaica Lightning Bolt’s skipper, Pete Stirling, said, “This next race is going to be very different. Previous legs have been long ocean passages and this one will be very tactical.
“It will start with a fast downwind run out of Geraldton and then when we begin to get up towards Indonesia, through the islands, it will become a lot more tactical with much lighter winds. That’s what we’re good at on Jamaica Lightning Bolt so hopefully we’ll do well again on this leg.”
Jamaica Lightning Bolt crew member, Noel Ardis, said, “It’s exciting to be heading north on this race as, broadly speaking, we’ve been heading east on the previous two legs. The conditions on board will be humid and totally different to what we’ve experienced recently and it will be interesting to see how the winds affect us on this leg.”
The 53-year-old architect from Richmond in the UK is looking forward to the more coastal racing that the leg to Singapore promises to deliver. “We haven’t seen land whilst racing since rounding the north east corner of Spain on the first leg,” explains Noel. “It will be fabulous when we go through the islands to see some of the scenery and I understand we’ll also be passing Krakatoa which I’m really looking forward to seeing.”
Spirit of Australia was followed across the line by California and their closest rivals, Team Finland, with only three points separating the Finns and the Aussies on the overall leader board. Chasing the front three and in order across the line were Cape Breton Island, Uniquely Singapore, Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, Jamaica Lightning Bolt, Cork, Ireland, Hull & Humber and Qingdao.
By the time the fleet rounded the first mark, Hull & Humber had moved into third place with Spirit of Australia holding the lead and the Californian entry staying in second place. As the fleet headed out to sea the crews, who come from all walks of life, were just getting their spinnakers ready for hoist as the boats disappeared from view.
Race 5 is one of the most interesting and varied races of Clipper 09-10. The initial part will deliver some very high average speeds as the teams head north across the Indian Ocean. Approaching Christmas Island the conditions will then change quite dramatically as they sail across the Monsoon Trough, an area similar to the Doldrums where the winds will drop and temperatures will soar. The course routes the teams through the Java Sea via the Sunda Straits where there will be consistent headwinds for the last stage to Singapore.
Race Director, Joff Bailey, says, “The crews face a number of challenges on this race and the winner will be the team that can quickly exit the light patch of winds and get themselves into the steady airflow further north. The boats will also be crossing the Equator again and the new crew joining for this leg will have to meet King Neptune just before the finish.”
The fleet will arrive at Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore, in a spectacular and colourful welcome ceremony on the morning of Saturday 23 January. During the stopover in Singapore the ten yachts will be berthed at the multi-million dollar facility, the centre-piece of Keppel Bay’s premier waterfront precinct – the only residential development in Singapore to have its own world-class marina on its own private five-hectare island. It is owned by Keppel Corporation, Team Sponsor of Uniquely Singapore.
Jamaica Lightning Bolt’s progress can be followed on the race viewer at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
For media information or interviews please contact:
Zoe Williamson, Communications Manager (in Geraldton, GMT +8 hours)
Local Mobile: +61 (0)422 395 681
UK Mobile: +44 (0) 7793 417 751
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: zwilliamson@clipper-ventures.com
Heather Ewing, Communications Manager
UK mobile: +44 (0) 7792 408 695
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: hewing@clipper-ventures.com
Speaking ahead of the start, Jamaica Lightning Bolt’s skipper, Pete Stirling, said, “This next race is going to be very different. Previous legs have been long ocean passages and this one will be very tactical.
“It will start with a fast downwind run out of Geraldton and then when we begin to get up towards Indonesia, through the islands, it will become a lot more tactical with much lighter winds. That’s what we’re good at on Jamaica Lightning Bolt so hopefully we’ll do well again on this leg.”Jamaica Lightning Bolt crew member, Noel Ardis, said, “It’s exciting to be heading north on this race as, broadly speaking, we’ve been heading east on the previous two legs. The conditions on board will be humid and totally different to what we’ve experienced recently and it will be interesting to see how the winds affect us on this leg.”
The 53-year-old architect from Richmond in the UK is looking forward to the more coastal racing that the leg to Singapore promises to deliver. “We haven’t seen land whilst racing since rounding the north east corner of Spain on the first leg,” explains Noel. “It will be fabulous when we go through the islands to see some of the scenery and I understand we’ll also be passing Krakatoa which I’m really looking forward to seeing.”
Spirit of Australia was followed across the line by California and their closest rivals, Team Finland, with only three points separating the Finns and the Aussies on the overall leader board. Chasing the front three and in order across the line were Cape Breton Island, Uniquely Singapore, Edinburgh Inspiring Capital, Jamaica Lightning Bolt, Cork, Ireland, Hull & Humber and Qingdao.
By the time the fleet rounded the first mark, Hull & Humber had moved into third place with Spirit of Australia holding the lead and the Californian entry staying in second place. As the fleet headed out to sea the crews, who come from all walks of life, were just getting their spinnakers ready for hoist as the boats disappeared from view.
Race 5 is one of the most interesting and varied races of Clipper 09-10. The initial part will deliver some very high average speeds as the teams head north across the Indian Ocean. Approaching Christmas Island the conditions will then change quite dramatically as they sail across the Monsoon Trough, an area similar to the Doldrums where the winds will drop and temperatures will soar. The course routes the teams through the Java Sea via the Sunda Straits where there will be consistent headwinds for the last stage to Singapore.
Race Director, Joff Bailey, says, “The crews face a number of challenges on this race and the winner will be the team that can quickly exit the light patch of winds and get themselves into the steady airflow further north. The boats will also be crossing the Equator again and the new crew joining for this leg will have to meet King Neptune just before the finish.”
The fleet will arrive at Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore, in a spectacular and colourful welcome ceremony on the morning of Saturday 23 January. During the stopover in Singapore the ten yachts will be berthed at the multi-million dollar facility, the centre-piece of Keppel Bay’s premier waterfront precinct – the only residential development in Singapore to have its own world-class marina on its own private five-hectare island. It is owned by Keppel Corporation, Team Sponsor of Uniquely Singapore.
Jamaica Lightning Bolt’s progress can be followed on the race viewer at www.clipperroundtheworld.com
For media information or interviews please contact:
Zoe Williamson, Communications Manager (in Geraldton, GMT +8 hours)
Local Mobile: +61 (0)422 395 681
UK Mobile: +44 (0) 7793 417 751
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: zwilliamson@clipper-ventures.com
Heather Ewing, Communications Manager
UK mobile: +44 (0) 7792 408 695
Tel: +44 (0) 2392 526000
Email: hewing@clipper-ventures.com
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