Children of all ages can take part in a fun free Art Cart activity at Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum where they can make a postcard sized artwork inspired by their favourite building in Leamington Spa. This will then be on display in the Royal Priors on Friday 2 and Saturday 3 September as part of a special “Heritage Open Days” exhibition. Events Officer Nadia Wazera, says „We hope that children will enjoy creating pictures of their favourite buildings and seeing them as part of this exhibition. There are so many beautiful buildings with stunning architecture in Leamington Spa that they will be spoiled for choice!‟ The mobile Art Cart is available during normal opening hours. Children of all ages can create their artwork using free craft materials. The Art Cart is also used to offer families free art and craft sessions in the galleries on every last Saturday of each month. Heritage Open Days takes place from Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 September this year and celebrates England‟s architecture and culture giving visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Visitors have a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy these sometimes hidden, often curious places in Warwick district and across the UK - completely free of charge. Heritage Open Days in Leamington Spa are always incredibly popular. The highest number of visits was recorded in 2010. Again for 2011, the event offers both pre-booked and drop in events that demonstrate the cultural and historic diversity which exists in Warwick District which are free of charge. Heritage Open Days leaflets will be available to pick up from locations such as the Royal Priors exhibition, tourist information centres, libraries and Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum.

To celebrate its fifth Birthday the O3 Gallery is bringing together a selection of the most exciting artists working in the South-East region today. All artists participating in the Anniversary Show have exhibited in the O3 Gallery at some point during its five year history, and they return on this special occasion to each present a piece of new work.

Highlights of the exhibition include; photography by internationally regarded photographer Cambridge Jones, who took part in a solo exhibition in December 2007, a print and signed books by the award winning children’s illustrator Korky Paul, who exhibited as part of ‘Tell Me a Picture’ exhibition in April 2008, and work by Sarah Simblet, author of ‘Botany for the Artist’, ‘Anatomy for the Artist’ and ‘The Drawing Book’, who exhibited at the previous O3 Gallery exhibition, ‘Horti-CULTURE’.

Helen Statham, O3 Gallery’s manager remarks:
This exhibition provides a rare and rather wonderful opportunity to see work from some of the finest artists in our region positioned side by side in one exhibition. Visitors can expect to see work by celebrated members of the Oxfordshire Art community as well as rising local art stars. Sparkling newcomers include, ‘A Cotswold Scene’ photography competition winner, Peter Kuzmin and 2011 Mary Moser Prize winner, Wendy Newhofer.

The exhibition takes place from the 23rd July – 21st August 2011 with a preview evening on Friday 22nd July 2011 from 6-8pm

If you’re looking for something to do with work colleagues, pub mates, family or friends this summer then try Cherwell District Council and GO Active's Rounders On Demand service.

GO Active can provide all the equipment and a trained leader for any suitable venue. Games can be in the daytime or in the evening, depending on availability. You'll need to have at least ten people, with a minimum of five adults, taking part. Children need to be at least 8 years of age.

Rounders on Demand is perfect for office team building, pub team fun, big family events or even summer fetes. You just need to contact the team and check availability then we’ll come to you, teach you the rules and help you enjoy this activity.

Councillor James Macnamara, Cherwell's lead member for environment, said: “The rounders on demand service is totally free and flexible, making it a great way to keep fit and healthy. I’m sure lots of groups will take advantage of this offer. And because GO Active receives national funding this service costs nothing to the council tax payer.”

For more information, or to check availability, phone 07817 616701 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For general information about GO Active phone 01295 221715 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more details about local activities try the GO Active website www.getoxfordshireactive.org

This wonderful piece of sculpture - Blue Head - by Patricia Volk, can be seen at the Quenington sculpture festival from 19 June - 10 July.

FRESH AIR 2011, one of the leading outdoor contemporary sculpture shows, takes place at Quenington Old Rectory, Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

Over the years, at each FRESH AIR exhibition, new patterns emerge and this year is the increasing use of colour in the garden landscape.  103 artists are exhibiting, of which 45 are new to the event with young emerging sculptors showing alongside the more established.