Latest sketchbook drawing is of Maryport Harbour, the first in my new sketchbook. The lighthouse thought to be the oldest cast iron building in Britain, is a listed building and dates from around 1846. Thanks to South Cumbria Urban Sketchers for arranging…lnkd.in/ekZhh2Z6

Join us as a Member If you have been a Member of Lakeland Sinfonia Concert Society in the past, you should have received an email through our new WebCollect system with a link and advice on how to join for the coming year. For just £10, membership means t…lnkd.in/e5avbWEF

Small sketch on a watercolour postcard of Dutch buildings along a canal in Utrecht, The Netherlands. Line drawing with added colour. #sketching #art #dutch #Utrecht #historicbuildings lnkd.in/dr9MJsdx

Public booking for our 2022/2023 season opens on Thursday (1 September). Full details of each concert are on our website and you can even browse our season brochure online. #musictoyourears #classicalmusic #concerts #kendal #booki…lnkd.in/ewZTkvz7 lnkd.in/eG8Dd_85

The Fish Pass at Beetham Flour Mill, a fascinating survivor of industrial heritage on the River Bela. The fish pass built in 1990 allows salmon to swim upstream to spawn, and by-pass a high weir in the river which provided the water-power for the mill. Si…lnkd.in/e4ZbWtkj

Make a note of the October 8th date for the first concert in our new series of classical concerts. Check the Lakeland Sinfonia website for details of the whole programme, and to book. A quick feedback email or even a concert review via our audience survey…lnkd.in/ePTSf_AR

Not long now! Two great concerts coming up at Kendal Leisure Centre during October. Book your tickets now! lnkd.in/e3zrQJMB #classicalmusic #livemusic #musicalevent #wellbeing #Kendal #BBCPhilharmonic #orchestra #RoyalNorthernSinfonia #preconcertt…lnkd.in/eRfzk-Xr

Thank you to everyone who has bought tickets for our new season of classical music concerts. The support of loyal audiences help us to attract major orchestras, professional conductors and talented soloists to the South Lakes. Experience top quality, live…lnkd.in/ehxwpmsa

All the academic hand-wringing about classical music and privilege. All the imported American (ironic) guff about cultural imperialism. Spare me it. ENO emerged out of two companies that were formed explicitly for the working classes.

Beethoven's Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C major, Op. 56, known as the Triple Concerto, is the only concerto Beethoven completed for more than one solo instrument. Listen to this version and join us for The Mithras Trio next Sunday 13 November. buff.ly/3DKa5eu

Three views of the same sketch as it progressed - Brockhole, The National Park visitor centre in the Lake District. It was a cold day to be sitting outside sketching, so eventually I had to go indoors. When I started the sketch I had intended to draw the…lnkd.in/exN8RizM

Really looking forward to starting the Christmas season with this special event! lnkd.in/enfHjPsM

Watercolour of delphiniums, roses, daisies and other flowers and foliage. I feel lucky when one of the beautiful concert platform floral arrangements comes my way, but I feel that I have to paint the flowers before they fade - a pleasurable task. This is…lnkd.in/eZarry7G

Lunesdale Hall the town hall in Kirkby Lonsdale has lots of intriguing and frustrating architectural detail. A chilly place to sketch perched on a wall beside the steps. I warmed up in the inside cafe tea and mince pie later. The town was full of visitors…lnkd.in/ejGPyq_x

Sharing this short piece posted by Steve Rosenberg, Russian editor for BBC news. lnkd.in/e9ic66XZ

Sketching in and around Blackwell Arts and Crafts house, Windermere on a very misty day. No views from the house over the lake today, but plenty to look at inside the house, from panelled passages to window latches. The current exhibition consists of mas…lnkd.in/dH6FRUQ4

The Orton Market Hall last night staged a performance from Peter Hudler, a versatile cello player who is touring a mix of music called Cello on Fire. Whilst there weren't any literal flames, it was a brave feast of music from a number of different culture…lnkd.in/ehFf3nGs

I was particularly pleased with this life drawing of the beautiful yoga model at the workshop recently. I use a calligraphic pen and wash over the lines with water to produce the tone. #sketch #blackandwhite #yoga #pose #lifedrawing #March #twist lnkd.in/egCwdund

So looking forward to this! lnkd.in/dHusXr8F