In February we had a lecture by a member of The Friends, Professor Peter Andrews, and tonight we welcome another member, Betty Rowlands, who is going to tell us about My Life of Crime.

After winning the Sunday Express/Veuve Clicquot Crime Short Story of the Year Competition some years ago,  Betty continued her success with the highly acclaimed Melissa Craig mysteries and Sukey Reynolds stories. She is an active member of the Crime Writers’ Association and regularly gives talks and readings. She also serves on panels at crime writing conventions.

Betty will bring a selection of her books with her. 

(This item first added on 9 December 2010)

 At a Special Viewing  in the Modern British Art Gallery members will be able to see new works recently purchased plus several conserved paintings which previously have languished in the store for many years, fully or part-funded bt The Friends.    Julie Finch, Head of  Bristol’s Museums and Archives, and other specially invited guests will be in attendance, and after the viewing refreshments will be available in the Rear Hall of the Museum.

Members will last week have received an Invitation to this event and any who have not yet responded to the RSVP should do so as soon as possible please.

(This item updated 25 November 2010)

The Annual Carol Service has been held at Redland Parish Church since 2002, and this year is no exception.  The Service starts at 7.00pm, followed by a light supper in the Church Hall.   

(Last updated 9 December 2010)

This excursion is a follow-up to the first visit to Strawberry Hill now taking place on 29 October.   Such was the demand for that excursion, that this second visit has been arranged.  It is now full.

(Last updated 20 October 2010)