WHAT A ST-ART

I am delighted to be exhibiting in my very first art exhibition over the next few weeks after just starting art classes a month ago.

Welsh artist Claire Timbrell is organising a fundraising open art exhibition in honour of her partner’s grandfather, an ex-Grenadier Guard, who passed away last month. The event will be raising funds for The Royal British Legion Chepstow and the Poppy Appeal and will run from the 9th November to 3rd December in Moot Hall, the Greenman Backpackers, Chepstow.

Claire told me, ‘The event is called JQ54, in honour of our Granddad, who would always refer to himself as JQ54 (his initials plus the last two digits of his service number) whenever he talked about his time as a Grenadier Guard.’

Ken Davies, chairman of the Royal British Legion, added: ‘We are delighted that Claire is doing this and we are pleased to be supporting her in her efforts. It is so fitting to hold this event in Moot Hall & the Greenman Backpackers, the former Royal British Legion building. We wish her every success.’

My very first art class was with Claire at Chapel Cottage Studios in Abergavenny just a few weeks ago and I have definitely found a new passion – and one I can do sitting down! I’m so proud to have been asked to contribute to the exhibition.

I will be exhibiting four pieces of art – two paintings of poppies, a pair of Poppy Shoes and my favourite, Pawppies, by Yogi. Yes, Yogi has contributed too, creating her own artwork with her very own paws, hence the title.

For more information on the event please visit www.daffirose. com/jq54artforall or contact Claire directly on 07951 491 941 or email Claire@daffirose.com

You can also follow and share the event on Facebook by searching ‘JQ43 Art For All’.