Pitzhanger Manor House & Gallery
Walpole Park, Mattock Lane,
Ealing W5 5EQ
Pitzhanger Manor House & Gallery,
Ealing’s flagship cultural venue, comprises
of the Grade I listed Pitzhanger Manor
House, designed by architect John
Soane in 1800 and Pitzhanger Gallery,
West London’s premier professional
contemporary arts venues.
General opening times: Tuesday–Friday 1–5pm, Saturday 11am–5pm
For information contact:
020 8567 1227 or email [email protected] or visit www.pitzhanger.org.uk
or visit www.ealing.gov.uk/pmgalleryandhouse
Crossing the Field: War,
football and the
Christmas truce – 8
November to 10 January
The 1914 Christmas truce - one of the most
enduringly fascinating, inspirational and unusual
events of the First World War – is at the heart of
this exhibition marking the centenary of the war.
Crossing the Field aims to recount this unique event
and the ceasefire football match that took place on
Christmas day, using contemporary art to depict
and reflect upon the events of the war. Through
painting, photography, installation, ceramics,
drawing and film, by artists from Belgium,
Germany, France and the UK, the exhibition crosses
boundaries, nationalities and opinions. The show
gives an unconventional perception of the First
World War by examining football’s power to
transcend the bleakest scenes and the most difficult
circumstances to bring people together.
Exhibition tour – 6 December, 2pm
(Photo: Jurgen Vantomme,
Chatelineau, 2014)
Pizthanger Gallery events
The Collectionists: Design Consultancy –
4 December, 5–7pm
After 8 weeks of trials and tests, visits to major
institutions and mini studios, working with professional
designers and developing your own particular style , the
penultimate Collectionists sessions asks you to choose
your favourite design so far – and pitch it to our panel of
experts. For more information contact Claire Cooke –
[email protected] or call 020 8825 9458
The Collectionists: Pitzhanger Pop Up Shop –
6 December, 12–4pm
As the finale of all our autumn efforts, The Collectionists
Pitzhanger Pop up Shop will run in the lodge on Saturday
afternoon. A showcase of all the ideas produced and work
created as part of The Collectionists: Design, this will be
part installation, part shop front and part workshop
– open to the public just before Christmas. Warm drinks
and maybe even Christmas carols will be provided.
For more information contact Claire Cooke –
[email protected] or call 020 8825 9458
Temporary closures
Gunnersbury Museum will close for restoration
work from 2 January 2015 until spring 2017.
Pitzhanger Manor House and Gallery will close
for restoration work from 11 January 2015 until
spring 2018. Both Walpole Park and Gunnersbury
Park will remain open during this time. A host of
events, activities and volunteering opportunities
will take place during the closures. For more
details visit www.pitzhanger.org.uk and
www.ealing.gov.uk/gunnersbury
Georgian Talks Series: Annie Gray on A Georgian
Christmas – 18 Dec, 630pm for 7pm start
Join food historian Annie Gray as she demonstrates the
dos and don’ts of a Georgian Christmas in this lively
lecture and tasting. Annie is a regular on BBC Radio 4’s
The Kitchen Cabinet, The Great British Bake Off and has
worked as a consultant for the Royal Historic Palaces
and the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts
Societies. Tickets: £10. To book call 020 8567 1227 or
email [email protected]
For more information contact Claire Cooke –
[email protected] or call 020 8825 9458
Little Builders – Thursdays until 18 December,
10.30–11.30am
Learn about Pitzhanger Manor and its famous
architect Sir John Soane at our parent and toddler
group. Sessions include arts and crafts activities,
singing, storytelling and dancing aimed at little ones
aged 18 months – 5 years. Younger babies
accompanying older siblings are very welcome – we
do have a baby corner but activities are more aimed
towards toddlers and above. All sessions are £3 per
family group, including snacks and tea/coffee.
For more information call 020 8825 9808 or email
[email protected]
www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whats-on/little-builders
Christmas Children’s Workshops – 20 December
and 3 January, 10am–12 noon & 2–4pm
Our artist-led workshops encourage children to create
artworks in response to the exhibitions and heritage
of Pitzhanger Manor. Tickets are £6 and are for
unaccompanied children. All materials are supplied –
dress for mess! 10am–12pm for ages 5 to 7 and
2–4pm for ages 7–11.
Cycle training sessions 2015
Bike Maintenance Course (introductory level)
– 31 January, 9.30am start at Acton Vale
Community Centre
One-day course to learn how to look after your
bike. Slightly more advanced than the basic course.
No need to have done the basic course to attend.
£5. For more info contact [email protected]
or visit www.cycletraining.co.uk
Gunnersbury Women’s Cycle Rides – 14 Feb–
14 March, 10am–1pm at Gunnersbury Park
Social ride for women. For more information visit
www.cycletraining.co.uk
Bike Maintenance Course (basic level) –
28 February, 9.30am start at Acton Vale
Community Centre
For true beginners at bike maintenance. A one-day
course to learn the basics. £5. For more info contact
[email protected] or visit www.
cycletraining.co.uk
Monday Cycling Club Southall – 16 Feb–
16 March, 9am–4pm (hourly slots) at
Southall Park
Hourly slots from 9am–2pm and a social ride between
2–4pm. For more information contact jean@
cycletraining.co.uk or visit www.cycletraining.co.uk
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