I have been very lucky in been able to secure the National Precious Earth Exhibition for Cumbria! The exhibition is now on display at The Solway Discovery Centre Silloth, which is open 7 days a week between 10 am to 4pm. The exhibition is a BWA (British Woodcarvers Association) A NATIONAL touring exhibition of wood sculpture by skilled carvers from throughout the UK. The exhibition is loosely based on current concerns with the state of our planetary ecology. The woodcarving were first shown at Westonbirt, National Arboretum.
There're 38 woodcarvings pieces, approximately half of which are animal carvings in various styles. The remainder of the carvings show a verity of styles and interpretation of the theme, the use of other/mixed medium and finishes; the whole exhibition is very inspiring to say the least! It sends a clear message and underlines the importance of "Our Precious Earth"
The Solway Woodcarving Group, who are hosting the exhibition, were founded in October 2006, for people wishing to join the Solway Woodcarving Group should telephone 016973 31995 OR call in at the Silloth Community Centre on Mondays/Wednesday evening between 7.00 PM and 9.30 PM . The Solway Woodcarving Group are currently working on three good cause projects.
1) Members are currently carving a series of Teddy Bears which are to be raffle draw on 25th of August at Silloth Carnival, All Proceeds will go to The Eden Valley Children's Hospice.

2) We are also carving 3 Acrobatic teddies, that are in balancing act.. combined height approximately 6 ft tall.. At the Silloth Vintage rally, the public will be asked to give them a name (£1.00 a go) win's this unusual in-door or garden statue. All Proceeds will go to The Silloth FIRST Responders!

3) Last but, Not least, Coat of Arms (A replica of a actual stone carving on a corbel in the Holme Cultram Abby eve's) This will be donated to the Abby.

The Precious Earth exhibition will run until the first week in July.

Link to Photographs..

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/btcorbin/ThisPreciousEarthPhotos?authkey=m...