Oxted Runners 10k Titsey Trail Sunday 6th October 2013
For all you runners out there just to remind you of the annual Oxted Runners 10k Titsey Trail Sunday 6th October 2013 organised by the Oxted Runners starting at 10.30am on Limpsfield Common, you can enter online by following this link. You're in for a treat, the scenery is beautiful through the glorious woodlands of the ancient Titsey Estate but hurry because the 300 places go fast.
Thanks
Stella
On Tuesday Oxted & Limpsfield Cricket Club were playing host to a very special cricket match, The Lord Taverners versus the Yankee Wanderers for a charity game. Amongst the celebrities playing were Phil Tufnell, Jon Lewis, Andy Caddick, Vikram Solanki, Gareth Batty, Phil Spencer from Location Location and umpiring was Mike Gatting. I had the pleasure of photographing some of the event. This took place ahead of the Oxted & Limpsfield Beer Festival which opens on Friday 19th July at 7pm until Sunday 21st July 2013. Try and make time to go we are sponsoring a firkin "Eye Opener" try it and let me know what you think. There will be live music and cricket to entertain you and delicious food to satisfy those hunger pangs from The Gurkha Kitchen, Bang Wok and The Mobile Pizzeria.
Mike Gatting
Phil Tufnell
Lord Taverners versus Yankee Wanderers
I'll be back next week with photographs from the Beer Festival enjoy the weekend.
Stella
Meissen Porcelain Masterpiece Chelsea
Masterpiece in London brings together collectors, exhibitors and curators from around the world for an unparalleled show of fine art, antiques and design. Set in the spectacular South Grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. My clients WW.Warner from Brasted are amongst the exhibitors. I have been photographing their beautiful pieces for many years for reproduction in magazines and catalogues.
Meissen porcelain the first European hard-paste porcelain that was developed from 1708 by Ehrenfried Walther von Tschirnhaus. After his death that October, Johann Friedrich Böttger, continued his work and brought porcelain to the market. The production of porcelain at Meissen, near Dresden, started in 1710 and attracted artists and artisans to establish one of the most famous porcelain manufacturers, still in business today as Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen GmbH. Its signature logo, the crossed swords, was introduced in 1720 to protect its production; the mark of the crossed swords is one of the oldest trademarks in existence. It dominated the style of European porcelain until 1756.
The last day of the show is today until 9pm, if you have time it's worth a visit.
Thanks for reading
Stella
Emily Jon's Wedding Chartwell Westerham
Back in March when it was icy cold I photographed Emily and Jon's wedding at St Andrew's Church Limpsfield Chart, the reception took place at Chartwell in Westerham.
I also had the pleasure of photographing Emily's sisters wedding at the same church 8 years previously, I remember the weather being a lot warmer but still just as beautiful.
This is a snapshot of their day, it was magical, a pleasure to photograph.
Thanks
Stella
New Book by Gary Acton
Gary has been a customer of mine for a number of years and I have photographed his family. He asked me to do a publicity shot to promote the book he has written 'Sympathy for the Devil' Gary is a London oncologist and his book offers a unique insight into the chaotically unpredictable world of cancer and medicine and the biotechnology industry. The book took three years to write and I'm sure is well worth reading and can be bought from all good book shops and on line for £18.99.
Thanks
Stella
On Sunday I visited the Chauffeur's Flat in Tandridge Lane which is part of the National Garden Scheme that opens for charity at certain times during the year.
I had heard a lot about this garden and missed the open dates last year so was determined not to miss it this year, I had already missed the dates it was open in May so this was my opportunity and yours too. It is open until Sunday 23rd June, 10am until 5pm daily.
You are in for a treat, a beautiful tapestry of magical secret pathways leadings to different gardens. The creators of this haven are Mr and Mrs Richens, a work of art, thirty six years in the making. The time, imagination and determination they have invested in their "back yard" are a testament to their vision.
Take a look at few images I took on that rainy afternoon that I hope will tempt you to take a step into wonderland.
I will be back tomorrow with details about a book one of my customers has written.
Stella