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SSS Summer Social
June 2024
The SSS Summer Social is always a jolly day and this year was no exception: the chance for a relaxed afternoon with a great cohort of artists who are usually working alone in their studio spaces, or busily setting up or taking down at our exhibitions with no time to stop and chat.
This year, the 30th Anniversary of Surrey Sculpture Society, the lunch took place in the stunning gardens of Beth and Miles Kirby’s 14th century home in Elstead. A series of lovely formal gardens was the beautiful setting for drinks and a barbecue and once again, back by popular demand, Maurizio provided a wonderful musical backdrop!
The quiz after lunch was hotly contested, as usual, with Nick as Quiz Master and there was also a good degree of competition on the badminton court and the croquet lawn – who said artists weren’t sportspeople?
Thank you, Beth and Miles, for being such generous hosts and to Nick for his hard work as Chair, “corralling the troops” and making the day run smoothly.
The summer social is such a great opportunity for our members to catch up with friends met through the Society and to talk ‘all things sculpture’ and as such the day was enjoyed by all.
Miranda Barber
Social Secretary