The Five Bells

Paul will help participants create their own painting making use of some well-practiced techniques or exploring their own styles and subjects. 

Paul's work is principally focused on interpreting and expressing a sense of place including landscapes, seascapes and townscapes.

He has studied and qualified in Fine Art, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design and is a fellow of the Landscape Institute with paintings in collections across the UK and in America, Switzerland the Caribbean and Australia.

Two of our villagers are bravely heading off into the jungle in November to raise money for the amazing Rosemary Foundation. 

This is a local charity offering a hospice at home facility. 

Fiona Bray and Jez Samworth will be facing heat, excessive exercise, snakes and insects previously unseen by Buritonians, as they trek onwards and upwards in the mountainous jungle area of Cambodia. 

Let’s hope they survive and that they raise loads of money for this really good cause. 

As part of a wider 'Dark Skies Festival', experts from the South Downs National Park Authority will be coming to the village again to explain the wonders of the thousands of stars that can be seen from Buriton.

Meet at the Five Bells at 6.30pm for a short introduction by star-man Dan Oakley before crossing to the Recreation Ground to use telescopes and binoculars. Dan will help everyone learn what we can see with just our own eyes and how to improve viewing opportunities from our homes. He will also be available to chat back in the Five Bells afterwards.

Art in the Morgue, the Gallery at the Five Bells in Buriton, will be hosting an exhibition of works by the Artist and Landscape Architect Paul J Best from 15th to 21st March (11am to 11pm).

Landscape Reflections will feature over 30 works, including original paintings and limited edition prints inspired mostly by the landscapes and seascapes of Hampshire.

Along the way it is planned to cover the following subjects and activities:

Come along to: 

• be inspired
• discover or rediscover your artistic talents
• learn basic techniques with expert guidance
• have fun in a creative environment. 

Come along to: 

• be inspired
• discover or rediscover your artistic talents
• learn basic techniques with expert guidance
• have fun in acreative environment 

Fun and inspiring for everyone, from complete beginners to recognised talents.

A warm welcome awaits you on a visit to the Five Bells in Buriton along with some tasty homemade fayre.

The menu is simple but comprised of well cooked British favourites offering good portions and value for money.