Information about the speaker: Sir Christopher Frayling – a British educationalist and writer, known for his study of popular culture. Sir Christopher was also the Chairman of the Arts Council England from 2005-09, former Chairman of the Design Council, Royal Mint Advisory Committee, Trustee of Victoria & Albert Museum and Governor of the British Film Institute.

There has been much public debate in recent years about the "legacy of 1945" and the role of the welfare state in the contemporary world of nearly 70 years later. But there has not been nearly as much debate about the implications of this issue for the arts and creative industries. In addition to the well-known five giants of physical poverty – want, disease, ignorance, squalor, and idleness - said Maynard Keynes, there was this sixth giant - poverty of aspiration, one which the arts could help to alleviate. This lecture will confront the sixth giant and look at its relevance for today.

Award-winning traditional African acrobats from Ghana, West Africa.
A breathtaking performance, not to be missed.

William Fowler, Curator of Art Film at the BFI takes us on a journey through the life and films of Brighton-based DIY film maker & animator Jeff Keen, who died in 2012. A pioneer of experimental underground film, Keen was, until recently, one of British cinema’s best kept secrets.
Tickets include one delightful cocktail.

3 different workshops during May at NHR Organic Oils: Distillation- New, exciting practical 2.5 hour workshop with NHR Organic Oils, learn how to distil your own Organic Essential Oils.
Love~bites Cooking class~ with organic essential oils, without dairy, gluten or sugar, includes tea & tasters.
Tea & Tea Towels~ screenprint your own tea towel by hand, all materials provided.

‘Idlers of the Enlightenment’: A Symposium with Idler editor Tom Hodgkinson, QI’s Director of Information John Mitchinson, and writer Mark Vernon. Learn about the lesser-known works and hitherto concealed philosophy of ‘idlerism’ as espoused by philosophers and writers such as Rousseau and Dr Johnson – diminishing any preconceptions of the 18th century as one of hard work.