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The cultural wonder of East Anglia's stunning Waveney Valley
Released on 15 July 2008
South Norfolk's new champion of culture is pushing the wonders of art in East Anglia's Waveney Valley, after biking round it with her family.
Cycling District Councillor Michelle Monck is now 'pedalling' a new message to visitors and residents:
"Art in the beautiful Waveney Valley - which is the border between Norfolk and Suffolk - is now one of the region's thriving cultural wonders."
The Harleston and Waveney Art Trail runs through communities clustered around the Waveney Valley where you can visit up to 30 professional artists at their studios and workshops.
Their works cover painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, textiles, graphic design, pottery and prints.
Councillor Monck said:
"This a brilliant way of getting some exercise, enjoying the beautiful Waveney Valley countryside and viewing some of the best art in the region!"
Her route - with her family - included:
- a start at Ditchingham where Noelle Francis, Dom Theobold, and Jilly Szaybo - all painters and a printmaker - and Poppy Szaybo, a photographer were showing their works.
- she then cycled down Denton Low Road to call in and see Mark Goldsworthy, sculptor, who has been the leading light in creating Harleston and Waveney Art Trail's "Are We On The Right Trail?" elephant - part of the county's "Go Elephants!" parade.
- then it was on to Harleston, calling on Alan Frewin (potter and painter) at Millhouse Pottery and visiting the Harleston Gallery and Studio Café which is hosting a “taster” exhibition of local artists work from 1 to 28 July.
Finally they cycled via nearby Needham to Gill Levin (painter) before going to Brockdish for a meander around Parr and Lyne's sculpture meadow with glorious views over the Waveney Valley.
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