Lowestoft Town Council
The Climate Emergency and Ecological Committee are planning some exciting things over the next few months and beyond and would love to have members of the public involved! One public representative has already been appointed but the Committee would love to add another public voice from interested parties.
The Committee, which meets on the first Tuesday of every month, are welcoming expressions of interest from members of the public to join the Committee and be a voice for Lowestoft as the Town Council looks at how we can work towards being carbon-neutral and raise awareness of climate change.
As part of the Committee, you’ll be helping to plan the Town Council’s upcoming “Great Big Green Weekend” – a festival taking place in Sparrows Nest at the end of September promoting eco-initiatives, discussion and practices – discuss ways of promoting and supporting environmentally-friendly initiatives in Lowestoft, and exploring actions that the Town Council can take in line with our Climate Declaration.
If you would like to be a part of this important Committee, expressions of interest including reasons why the role interests you should be submitted to us at admin@lowestofttowncouncil.gov.uk. The full Terms of Reference are available to view here.
Expressions of interest are welcomed by Friday 26th August ready for discussion at the Committee’s meeting on Tuesday 6th September. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Kensington Gardens Bowls Club are inviting you to their home games throughout July. There are even opportunities to enjoy taking part in some informal games, free of charge!
Come along and enjoy an afternoon or evening in Kensington Gardens to watch the bowls and enjoy the excellent Cafe.
Benacre League - Mondays starting 6.45pm
4th July v's Sole Bay
11th July v's Beccles Caxton
25th July v's Blundeston
Lowestoft & District League - Tuesdays starting 6.45pm
5th July v's Lowestoft Railway
B. E. Men's Triple League - Wednesdays starting 6.30pm
6th July v's Lowestoft Railway
13th July v's Waveney
20th July v's Bungay
Sunshine League - Thursdays starting 2pm
7th July v's Wrentham Green
21st July v's Brampton
28th July v's Thurlton
Come along & enjoy an afternoon or evening in Kensington Gardens, watching the bowls.
Kensington Garden Bowls Club invites all bowlers of any age, to come along on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm or Sunday mornings at 10am for our informal games, free of charge.
For any further information contact Peter Browne, e-mail peter.browne7@outlook.com, answer phone 01493 303158
The final piece of the Whitton Green Project was opened today with demonstrations on how to use the new Gym Equipment.
Lowestoft Town Council are delighted that what started as a public consultation back in 2019 on how the site could be used now sees the launch of the completed concept with the retained caged sports arena, the children’s play park and the outdoor fitness equipment.
Many thanks to the team from Kompan who came and demonstrated all the equipment and how to use the app. The app is free to download and gives you a quick demonstration on each piece of equipment, some recommended workouts, and saves your progress (so you can keep coming back and improving!)
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Lowestoft based Gallery, Another Angle Studio has realised a long-held ambition to recognize, perpetuate and celebrate John Reay’s (1947-2011) artistic legacy, reviving the legitimacy of his work as a valued contribution to the town and country’s artistic heritage.
This posthumous homecoming exhibition Reay of Light, depicts many scenes in the town at work and play. This is the first exhibition of John’s work since he passed away in 2011. It has been curated to show a range of his artistic styles in a variety of media and pieces that demonstrate a strong connection to Lowestoft, its heritage and the surrounding area.
Above: South Beach, Lowestoft - John Reay
Born in London in 1947, John Reay studied at Brighton and Norwich Schools of Art, from 1969 - 1973. He moved to Lowestoft Suffolk, UK, in 1974 to take up a teaching position, and live near the sea, which became a major inspiration for his art and became one of the most prolific artists in East Anglia.
John was a member of the Suffolk Group of Artists, and worked on location on the Suffolk and Norfolk Coast and was fascinated by the ever-changing nuances and subtleties of light and its interplay with figures and the landscape.
The human form was a major part of his work, and he used strong, sculptural figures contrasted with flat, East Anglian landscapes to accentuate their forms. His work varied from small, intricate landscapes painted on location, to large, bold compositions depicting groups of figures on the seashore, to single figures painted in his studio overlooking Lowestoft Docks.
Reay’s ability to capture "The subtleties and nuances of light in its ever-changing variety, which renews and reveals the landscape as one looks and records." gave his pictures a unique characteristic.
"Stimulated by the problems and contradictions of using these transient effects to reveal strong monumental forms" was a tension Reay appreciated in the works of Edward Hopper, (the American urban realist), "A constant influence on my art." and also in the work of the French painter Seurat. When in London, he would visit the National Gallery to study pointillist French painter Georges Seurat's masterpiece Une Baignade, Asnieres, remarking, "For me, one of our greatest national treasures". These influences are delightfully apparent in the larger works on show in the exhibition.
This exhibition of artwork by John Reay comes back to Lowestoft with thanks to Lowestoft Town Council who helped fund its transportation. Speaking about the exhibition, Cllr Alan Green, Mayor of Lowestoft, said “I am proud that Lowestoft Town Council were able to support bringing John Reay’s artwork back to the town for the people of Lowestoft to enjoy. As a Council, we aim to celebrate the heritage of the town and hope that many local people and visitors will be inspired by Reay’s unique depictions of Lowestoft and the surrounding area.”
Reay exhibited widely throughout his working life, in solo and mixed exhibitions in a diverse range of galleries, predominantly in London, East Anglia and the Home Counties, but as far afield as New York and St Petersburg. His work is held in public collections by Doncaster Museum.
The exhibition is expected to last for some 6 months until December 2022. Open 10.30-4pm at Another Angle Studio, Unit 6, 10 Battery Green Road, Lowestoft NR32 4DL (info@anotheranglestudio.com – 07825 487049 (Maria McNevin – Curator)
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As part of the Kensington Gardens Centenary celebrations, a new Peter Pan statue was unveiled by the Friends of Kensington Gardens.
The statue, which was designed by local artist John Mallett, was part-funded by Lowestoft Town Council and includes a solar-panel powered water pump.
The centenary celebrations, which took place on Saturday 11th June, included a wide-range of activities and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
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The Friends of Kensington Gardens are holding a special event to mark the Centenary of the opening of Kensington Gardens on Saturday 11th June.
The event will start at 1pm with a range of stalls and activities to enjoy.
A programme of events has also been published as part of the celebrations (please note that timings are approximate)
1pm - The Mayor of Lowestoft opens the celebrations
1:15pm - Punch & Judy
2pm - Storytelling with Get Suffolk Reading
2:30pm - Sculpture unveiling
2:45pm - Marina Ukelele
3pm - Punch & Judy
3pm - Storytelling with Get Suffolk Reading
