Events this month in Bury

The starting point for German artist Werner Fohrer’s paintings is the visible reality of the natural world. Recently his landscapes show his immediate surroundings: forests in a hilly country with its typical trees and streams, shown in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

In contrast to landscapes painted two hundred years ago as part of traditional German Romanticism, Fohrer’s pictures are not combined sections of different scenery and don’t have any religious meanings as in, for example, in the work of Caspar David Friedrich (1774 - 1840). Fohrer’s subject is a new interpretation of landscape, which could be named New German Romanticism. He examines the point at which nature disguises and obliterates the evidence of man’s use, or misuse, of the landscape. Man’s interventions are shown being overwhelmed by the unstoppable fecundity of the natural world.

Fohrer’s work suggests that there may be a point at which all evidence of man’s existence may be no longer discernible. This process re-defines ‘Romanticism’ in a modern way.

Art workshops exploring a range of themes, using a variety of media. The activities are free, but booking is necessary. Suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

This week: Clever Cutouts

Between 19 July and 1 August face painters will be on the market to provide an extra treat for children shopping in Bury with their parents or carers during the summer holidays and will help ensure that the trip to the market is full of summer holiday fun.

9-10 miles

Contact walk leader Jean Ashton (0161 796 5002)

The outline route for the first part of the walk is Castleton – Hope – Win Hill – Parkin Clough – Ladybower Dam. The southern bank of Ladybower Reservoir is then followed to its end. The remainder of the route is Hope Cross – Hope Brink – Townhead Bridge – Losehill Hall – Hollowford Road – Castleton.

13 miles

Contact walk leader Ian Pickup (07951 231310)

There is a special ceremony of commemoration which takes place in Gallpoli Garden to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Minden. The day will also see free entry to the Fusilier Museum on Moss Street in Bury town centre. For more information about the event check the site later in the year.

A monthly meeting with guest speakers. All women welcome

Families can explore the surreal sculptures in our summer Paperwork’s exhibition through Paperplay. Have fun creating your own original Paperart by folding, shredding, sticking, cutting and collage making.

Booking is essential. Please call. If you would like to bring a group to an activity at the Art Gallery or Museum this must be booked in advance.

A 10-minute talk about a significant object from the museum collection.

Held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1pm

Monthly meeting of the club with flower arranging demonstrations. New members welcome.