Latest Events in Holywell(January Updated)

Join Afternoons with lecturer Michael King in St Albans for an enlightening session delving into F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Immerse yourself in the world of Jay Gatsby, a symbol of the opulence and tragedy of 1920s America. As writer Nick Carraway navigates the lavish parties and hidden truths of Gatsby's life, a poignant tale of longing and disillusionment unfolds. Fitzgerald's portrayal of post-war America's obsession with wealth and social status resonates deeply, making The Great Gatsby a timeless exploration of the conflict between illusion and reality. F. Scott Fitzgerald, a literary icon of the Jazz Age, crafted a compelling narrative that continues to captivate readers today. Join us on May 15th at 1 Holywell Hill for an engaging discussion led by lecturer Michael King. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable afternoon of literary insight and analysis. Ticket prices range from £9.38 to £24.

Families across the St Asaph Diocese are invited to a night of Fellowship, Worship, and Fun at The Big Starry Night Out! Taking place at Halkyn Castle Wood in Holywell on May 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM, this magical evening under the stars promises worship, prayer, bush crafts, delicious food, and good vibes. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family for an unforgettable experience. Remember to pack cozy sweaters for when the sun sets. While the event is free, a voluntary contribution of £15 per family towards the St Asaph Diocese Youth and Children's fund is appreciated. Details on how to make this donation will be provided on the booking form sent closer to the event date. Secure your spot now for The Big Starry Night Out and create lasting memories with loved ones.

Experience the exclusive Private View of Mandy Johnson's Art Exhibition in St Albans at 18 Holywell Hill. Delve into the captivating world of Mandy's artwork on June 6, 2024. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness Mandy's latest creations up close. Immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of her stunning pieces at the Collective Gallery. Don't miss this chance to celebrate art and appreciate Mandy's exceptional talent. Admission is free, so mark your calendars and make sure to attend this special evening dedicated to the artistry of Mandy Johnson.

Join Rebecca for a Bank Holiday, Pilates class on the beach. A mixed ability class, focusing on the 5 principles of Pilates. LOCATION: Holywell Beach The beach that located as soon as you come down the big Holywell slope. Join me for a rejuvenating pilates class right by the soothing waves. This event is all about toning your body while enjoying the fresh sea breeze and calming sound of the ocean. You will be guided through a mixed ability Pilates series to help you strengthen your muscles and improve flexibility. So grab your mat, put on your workout gear, and get ready to sweat it out in a picturesque beach setting. Don't miss this opportunity to combine fitness and relaxation in one unforgettable experience! Information Source: eventbrite

Come watch our charity performance of Noel Coward's hilarious play Hayfever and support a good cause while enjoying a night of laughter! Charity Performance - Hayfever by Noel Coward Come join us for a delightful evening at the Abbey Theatre as we present a special charity performance of Noel Coward's classic play, Hayfever. Get ready to be entertained by a talented cast bringing this witty comedy to life on stage. Don't miss this chance to support a good cause while enjoying a night of laughter and drama. Book your tickets now for a memorable theatrical experience. All proceeds from your ticket will go to support Herts Young Homeless to help young people at risk of homelessness. Information Source: Herts Young Homeless | eventbrite

Charity Performance - Hayfever by Noel Coward Come join us for a delightful evening at the Abbey Theatre as we present a special charity performance of Noel Coward's classic play, Hayfever. Get ready to be entertained by a talented cast bringing this witty comedy to life on stage. Don't miss this chance to support a good cause while enjoying a night of laughter and drama. Book your tickets now for a memorable theatrical experience. All proceeds from your ticket will go to support Herts Young Homeless to help young people at risk of homelessness. Information Source: Herts Young Homeless | eventbrite

We are delighted to announce our next Poetry Lecture Workshop will explore Selected Poems by W. H. Auden, revised and edited by Edward Mendleson. Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the session. About the book~ Edward Mendelson has significantly expanded his authoritative, chronological ordered edition of Auden's Selected Poems (first published in 1979), adding twenty items to the hundred in the original edition, and broadening the focus to reflect the wealth of forms, the rhetorical and tonal range, and the variousness of content in Auden's poetry, in the confines of one volume. In particular, there are newly included examples of Auden's mastery of light verse: the self-descriptive sequence of haiku called 'Profiles', the barbed wartime quatrains of 'Leap Before You Look', or 'Funeral Blues' itself. Also included are brief notes explaining references that may have become obscure, and a revised introduction drawing on recent additions to Auden scholarship. Information Source: Books On The Hill | eventbrite

From the satirical barbs of Erasmus’s In Praise of Folly (1511) to the urbane games of Castiglione’s Il libro del cortegiano (1528), wit was a serious subject in the Renaissance, addressed in natural philosophy and medicine as the intellective part of the human soul, in artistic theory as the wellspring of creativity, and in criticism as one of the most important markers of authorial voice. Yet wit’s visual fortunes in the period have barely been explored. Visual wit was a kind of pictorial ingenuity, through which artists sought to rebut the humanist claim that by imitating nature they were merely replicators, not inventors. Hans Holbein the Younger, in particular, engaged in a kind of guerilla warfare with the humanists he knew and portrayed, including Erasmus and Sir Thomas More, appropriating their ingenious techniques of ambiguity, self-contradiction, and disguise in a playful contest between painting and poetry. This series of lectures will trace visual wit in Holbein’s hands, as he evoked breath, voice, and brain through cunning conceits such as More’s ambivalent half-smile and Erasmus’s keen nose. In so doing, we will touch on some major themes in sixteenth-century culture: the complex nature of ‘character’; disputes over biological and artistic parentage; the paradox of lively death; and the vexed relationship between the thinking mind and skilled hand. Dr Alexander Marr FSA is Professor of Renaissance and Early Modern Art at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of Trinity Hall, and President of Leonardo da Vinci Society. His most recent book is Rubens's Spirit: From Ingenuity to Genius, (2021). Information Source: Pharos Foundation | eventbrite

Welcome to the Life and Love Solo Exhibition by Becky Ullah! Join us at the Collective Gallery for a unique showcase of Becky's incredible artwork. Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors, intricate details, and powerful emotions. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to experience Becky's talent up close and personal. Don't miss out on this chance to be inspired by her beautiful creations. See you there! Information Source: Becky Ullah Art | eventbrite

Classics can be intimidating. They have a reputation of being too highbrow and incomprehensible for us mere mortals. We at Books on the Hill, however, think that is just not true. Classics speak of a universal theme we all have first hand experience of: love, loss, friendship, hope. They are for all of us. To tackle this, we are starting a new Book Club focusing on The Classics from recent and not so recent history. For January, to lift your spirits, we have chosen to explore Persuasion by Jane Austen. This Book Club will be held on the last Thursday of the month, and is suitable for ages 18+. Tea and coffee will be provided, as well as glasses should you chose to bring your own tipple. About the book - At twenty-seven, Anne Elliot is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. What happens when they encounter each other again is movingly told in Jane Austen's last completed novel. Set in the fashionable societies of Lyme Regis and Bath, Persuasion is a brilliant satire of vanity and pretension, but, above all,it is a love story tinged with the heartache of missed opportunities. Information Source: Books On The Hill | eventbrite