Meon Valley Arts Society
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. Non-Members' Fee -
£7.
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Next lecture: Tuesday 9 September 2025Subject: How to read the English Country Church – the Pre-Christian to the Tudors
Speaker: REVD DR NICHOLAS HENDERSON
It is possible to ‘read’ the passage of time, movements, cultures and peoples in the architecture and art forms in many English country churches. This lecture takes us through the pre-Christian era, the arrival of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Normans and onwards to the sixteenth century and the epoch changing Tudor period.
Next outing: Thursday 23 October 2025London V&A
A guided tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum with Simon Whitehouse. Own transport.
Next special interest day: Tuesday 18 November 2025Topic: Gilbert, Sullivan & the Savoy Tradition
Leader: IAN GLEDHILL