A presentation on William Turner - A fundraiser for the Breede Centre

Dear Breede Centre Friends,

Warm greetings to you all.

 Michael Grimley will be giving a presentation on the English artist, William Turner at Wahnfried, McGregor, on Saturday 23 April as part of a focus on artists during April. This will be a fundraiser for the Breede Centre – donations at the door. There will also be films shown on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon. So if you live out of McGregor do consider joining us for a weekend of culture and beauty! It is so beautiful here in McGregor in our mild autumn.

For Michael Grimley’s presentation see the attached poster – his focus is mainly on Turner’s paintings, whilst the film is about Turner, the man.

The films are:

Fri 22 Apr 5.30 pm

Film:  Pollock   -  2000                                                                                                                      Running time: 124 mins Director:  Ed Harris              Cast: Ed Harris,  Marcia Gay Harden,  Robert Knott,  Molly Regan,  Sada Thompson

Sun  24 Apr 4.00 pm

Film:  Mr Turner   -  2014                                                                                               Running time: 150 mins Director:  Mike Leigh                     Cast: Timothy Spall,  Paul Jesson,  Dorothy Atkinson,  Marion Bailey

You do not have to book, but if you would like to, please contact Michael McKenzie: wahnfried27@gmail.com

If you would like to book accommodation please contact McGregor Tourism – you can get details on: www.tourismmcgregor.co.za/ And if you want to have any meals at a restaurant whilst you are here – it is advisable to book...see list of restaurants on this website.

Please note that the films are also by donation - to help keep Wahnfried going – a truly wonderful asset to our village.

Look forward to seeing you here!

Warm regards,

Briar and Michael Grimley