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14March
Geoff Selley: Shackleton – The Greatest Survival Story Ever Told
Advance Price: £9 Courthouse Friends : £8
The lecture will be given by Geoff Selley (FRGS), the current custodian of a talk handed down in direct succession from Dr. Hussey, one of the original expedition members. It tells the full story of the ill-fated expedition, the crew’s survival after losing their ship, and Shackleton’s epic boat voyage through stormy seas to South Georgia to bring help.
The talk is accompanied by slides reproduced from Frank Hurley’s original magic-lantern images of the expedition. Passed down through generations, the lecture has remained true to Dr. Hussey’s notes, presented as if by him. With the eerie glow of the Antarctica landscape, the audience is transported back to the heroic age of exploration.
“For scientific discovery, give me Scott… but in a hopeless situation… pray for Shackleton.” – Sir Raymond Priestly
Otley Courthouse
Upcoming Events
26Jul
Our monthly designer craft fair showcases variety of stalls featuring a wide selection of crafts, designed and made by local craft people.
02Aug
Exhibition On Screen: David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts
To celebrate the life of exceptional artist David Hockney, this 2017 film is returning to UK cinemas for a limited run.
13Aug
Movie Matinee: A Minecraft Movie
Four misfits are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.
17Aug
A relaxed, hands-on workshop where children explore building and making in 3D and relief work using their imagination.
18Aug
A hands-on art workshop designed for kids aged 7–12 years, Through painting, drawing, printing, and experimental approaches to materials, participants will explore new ways of creating and expressing themselves.
19Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
20Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
21Aug
Children’s Music and Storytelling Workshop
Creative music and art workshop for ages 7–12. Explore rhythm, instruments and storytelling in a fun, hands-on day.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and salt dough play for under 5’s
Messy play and storytelling workshop for ages 0–5. Enjoy puppets, sensory play and creative activities in a relaxed, family-friendly session.
24Aug
Stories, rhymes and finger painting for under 5’s
Afternoon creative workshop for ages 0–5 with finger painting, storytelling, puppets and rhymes. A relaxed, hands-on session for young children and carers.
25Aug
Children’s Wet Felting Workshop
Wet felting workshop for ages 7–13. Learn to create felted flowers and pictures using colourful wool in a hands-on, creative day session.
26Aug
Children’s Lego Printing Workshop
Lego printmaking workshop for ages 9+. Create colourful layered prints using tiles and ink in a fun, hands-on afternoon session.
Otley Courthouse
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