Unmissable events

Exhibition January 18–March 20 ‘Elizabeth Blackadder: From the Artist’s Studio’, The Gallery, Winchester Discovery Centre, Hampshire. Specially curated exhibition, which demonstrates the breadth and variety of the work of the painter and printmaker, who was given the title of Her Majesty’s Painter and Limner in Scotland in 2001. Free admission, suggested donation of £3 (01962 678140; www. hampshireculture.org.uk)

Until June 1 ‘Matilda Temperley: A View From the Hill’, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury, Somerset. This collection of new images by the documentary and fashion photographer encapsulates the county’s distinctiveness, with portraits of peat diggers, cheesemakers and withy growers, as well as highlighting some of the issues faced by those living in the countryside (01458 831197; www.swheritage.org.uk) Talk January 30 Puffins in simmering seas: a threat to seabirds and their food supplies (above), St Ives Free Church, Cambridgeshire. Dr Euan Dunn, the RSPB’S principal advisor on marine issues, talks about the puffin’s annual cycle, the impact of climate change and other threats, plus what we are doing to protect this bird that was listed as ‘globally threatened with extinction’ in 2015. From 7.30pm, £4/free for local group members (www.rspb.org.uk)

Fair January 22–27 The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair, Battersea Park, London SW11. Some of the UK and Europe’s most knowledgeable dealers present decorative pieces and collectors’ items from around the world and all periods, including some contemporary, Modernist and Art Deco examples (07976 826218; www.larta.net) Book now February 16 Mary Poppins Returns Inspired Afternoon Tea aboard the Belmond British Pullman. Enjoy sandwiches, tartlets and a ‘Practically Perfect’ selection of cakes and pastries on board the classic train, plus activity packs, balloon artists, face painting and magicians. The round trip departs from London Victoria and takes in the wonderful Weald of Kent. 12.45pm–4pm, children under 12 £142.50, adults £285 (0845 077 2222; www.belmond.com)

March 16 Lampshade Making Workshop, Helen Round Shop & Studio, The Barrow Centre, Cremyll, Cornwall. Join the designer, textile and homeware maker and learn how to create a drum lampshade in two different sizes. Bring your own fabric or buy ready-cut, handprinted linen panels from Helen. 9.30am–12.30pm, £55pp including refreshments (07762 250485; www.helenround.com)