2018 at Dronfield Hall Barn

A Fund Raising Event for The DHT Garden
You  and your friends are invited to a
    A Bistro Burns Night at the Barn

Relax and enjoy a pre dinner drink in the Coffee Shop before being ‘piped’ into the Gallery. The Haggis will be honoured accompanied by Jim Gleaves on his Bagpipes before dinner is served.
Thursday Jan 25th at 7.00 -10.00pm
     A Welcome Drink 
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Scotch Broth with a Rustic Roll
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Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Served with a Wee Dram of Malt Whisky
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Highland Beef with Roasted Walnuts and
 Puff Pastry Crown
         Lentil and Wild Mushroom Oatcakes (V) 
New Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
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Warm Mincemeat Tart served with Vanilla and 
Whisky Ice Cream
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Tea, Coffee  with Scottish Shortbread
Bring your own wine ( No corkage charge!)
Cost £30
To book a table please email bookings.dht@outlook.com     
    call 07814 140034. Please note that places are limited and 
not guaranteed until payment is received at the DHT office.  Any special dietary requirements must be notified in advance.
Please make cheques payable  to  ‘Meryl Simpson’

 

Awakening Spring - Botanical

Drawing & Painting: A six-week course in the art of Botanical Illustration led by Rachael Dawson

Experience the delights of the early spring garden and learn techniques to create detailed and life-like botanical studies.Try out a range of pencils, watercolour paints and papers to develop a selection of your studies into a beautifully observed portrait of spring. All abilities welcome. Suitable for anyone who enjoys drawing and painting in detail.A variety of spring plants will be provided but students may also bring along their own choice to enhance the collection.

A list of required equipment will be provided on booking.
Monday 12th February
Monday 19th February
Monday 26th February
Monday 5th March
Monday 12th March
Monday 19th March
10am until 1pm in the Barn


£60 members (£75 non-members)
Rachael trained in botanical painting at The English Gardening school at Chelsea Physic Garden in London. She has over 10 years experience of botanical painting and has work in public and private collections including The Highgrove Florilegium and The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation.

To book email bookings.dht@outlook.com visit our website or call in at the Barn   

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