Date: Tuesday 28 October 2025, 10.30am

Julian Stair is an English potter and ceramicist, academic and writer. He studied at Camberwell School of Art and the RCA and has exhibited internationally since 1982. He has work in over 30 public collections all over the world, as well as the V&A, British Museum and the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge. Julian makes groups of work using a variety of materials, from fire-glazed porcelain to coarse black clays.  His work ranges in scale from hand-sized cups and teapots to monumental jars over 6 feet tall and weighing half a ton. Julian is a local potter and has kindly offered to open his doors to members who might be interested to see his studio and find out about his work. Please meet outside 52a Hindmans Road at 10.30am. There is a charge of £5 for this visit. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND BOOKING FORM

Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025, 11.15am

Bethlem Museum of the Mind records the lives and experiences of people with mental health problems and their achievements. The museum originated from Bethlem Royal Hospital, the UK's first mental health institution, founded in 1247. The museum is housed in an Art Deco building in the hospital grounds and showcases historic archives, art and objects relating to mental healthcare and treatment dating back to the 13th century. The museum includes the Bethlem Gallery, which hosts exhibitions of contemporary artists who are current or former patients, such as Richard Dadd, Louis Wain and William Kurelek. Meet at the front desk inside the main entrance to the museum for 11.15am. There is parking in the hospital grounds or on the streets outside (no restrictions). If you are coming by public transport, use citymapper.com or similar to find your way to the museum. The nearest station is Eden Park. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND BOOKING FORM