Welcome to the Meon Valley Arts Society. The aim of the Society is to provide an
appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts.
We have eleven lectures a year on subjects such as architecture, furniture, music, ceramics, paintings and many other
varied topics.
Lectures take place on the second Tuesday of every month except August.
In addition to the lectures several visits a year are arranged to historic houses, museums and galleries,
theatres, concerts and other places of interest.
We also organize two study days.
Lectures commence at 10:45am precisely at the Meon Hall, Meonstoke. Seats to be taken by
10:40am. Entry at 10:00am and coffee is served until 10:20am. Lectures normally finish by 12:00
noon. The Society cannot accept responsibility for Members' personal belongings. Members' Guests -
Admission £5.
Click on the '31' image to display instructions for subscribing to the MVAS calendar.
Instructions for subscribing to the MVAS calendar which may be used with a smart
phone, tablet, or with a calendar program eg Google Calendar
The calendar server is
"https://www.mvdfas.org.uk/calendar.php".
Here are the specific instructions for an iPhone or iPad:
Click on 'Settings'.
Click on 'Mail, Contacts, Calendars'.
Click 'Add account'.
Click 'Other' at the bottom of the list.
Click 'Add subscribed calendar'
Enter 'https://www.mvdfas.org.uk/calendar.php' as the Server or click
to
copy the calendar address to the clipboard. Paste the address into the Server text box.
Click 'Next'
Click 'Save'
Lectures appear in the calendar starting with 'MVAS-L', outings start with 'MVAS-O' and
study days start with 'MVAS-S'.
Next lecture: Tuesday 10 September 2024 Subject: Canal History and Heritage Speaker: ROGER BUTLER A colourful introduction to the secret world of our 2000 mile inland waterway network looking at all aspects of their exceptional artistic, architectural and engineering vernacular. A well-known architectural historian once described our canals as a 'poor man's art gallery'.
Next outing: Friday 1 November 2024 London Walk Explore the City of London from medieval to modern. With Simon Whitehouse. Own transport.
Next special interest day: Tuesday 22 October 2024 Topic: Art in the city of London. Leader: ALEXANDRA EPPS