Adam Roud is a fine sculptor and painter who has an exhibition at he LightRoom, Arlesford in May and June 2021. I have admired his work since encountering it at an exhibition at Turner & Thom in Stockbridge and have commissioned him to make a bust for me, as a memento for my children.
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His exhibition is accompanied with a catalogue bearing an interesting and highly complimentary forward by Edward Horswell of Sladmore Gallery.
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I had my own early visit to Chelsea today. Rosy Hardy, who has won gold for her displays, had prepared for the May show which is now postponed until September. She says she can't change it as the plants take about two years to prepare, so she set up her stand at Hardy Cottage Plants in Whitchurch and allowed us to visit by booking. It was a wet day but the rain just held off and it was a delight to be able to go round the stand in the open air (it is usually in a tent which means weaker filtered light) and without the usual crowds. The stand was exceptional with masses of plants in perfect condition, beautifully displayed. I particularly liked the irises. For a few photos, click here https://flic.kr/s/aHsmVFYKs4
"Want to know what makes a happy home? The findings of a new study might surprise reveals @thetimes in a recent article on the subject. “It’s not about owning your home, but knowing you can live there for as long as you need. It’s not about having big windows with lots of light, but whether you can see nature through them. And it’s not about buying that trendy blue velvet sofa, but how much your home reflects you.” No one’s ever really tried to scientifically study how good design enhances your happiness at home says Alex Depledge who commissioned the study for Resi which identifies six key qualities of a happy home. The findings might surprise you. One of the strongest finding is that you’re far happier when your home is unique to you and reflects who you are. How satisfied you are with the views from your windows is another big predictor of happiness. For the longest time, everyone’s talked about how we need lots of natural light pouring in, but the view outside and connection to nature is far more important".
The NGS have produced an inactive booklet 'The Little Yellow Book on Gardens and Health' that can be read as a pdf document here