INTRUDER AT THE LANDER GALLERY

Life is seldom dull at the Lander Gallery but this exhilarating video shows just how exciting things can get when there is an unwelcome intruder.

Viv Hendra fearlessly confronts the brute, while Jean the Cleaning Lady bravely assists. The only other person on the premises was Barista Ben who courageously took refuge behind his camera to capture the event in all its drama.

THE RETURN OF THE SINGING BARISTAS

Rachel Smith and Ben Carlin, the Singing Baristas of the Lander Gallery, have announced that they will present a MUSICAL TEA here in the gallery on
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8th at 4 pm.
Rachel will soon be off to Durham University (following spectaular A level results) and Ben goes to read Drama and Theatre Studies at Kingston, London (following a summer with the National Youth Theatre in London).
The first MUSICAL TEA was a great success with songs ranging from the traditional to the West End. 
We look forward to another entertaining afternoon.
Once again Viv Hendra wll be at the piano.
There will be no charge for this.

STORM APPROACHING!

While the East Coast of the USA gets ready for hurricanes, we are closing the roof windows of the Lander Gallery in anticipation of more heavy rain.
Those enjoying their holidays here in Cornwall will identify with this painting by Jenny Shaw-Browne, which catches the moment when a storm approaches St Michael's Mount.

CAKE ART

This cake caused a sensation - and was a total surprise when it appeared. It is set in a gold swept frame of the kind seen in the gallery here. There is a copy of JOHN OPIE: THE CORNISH WONDER, identical in size to the book itself, giving rise to quips about eating one's own words. With its Cornish flag and Cornish tartan it sets the scene well for the blackboard at the back taken from my old classroom at Torpoint.

The maker was the wonderful SELENA GOVIER, from Falmouth.She says she really loves a challenge and she certianly rose to this one. Her company is called THE BAKING BIRD and you can find her at www.TheBakingBird.co.uk

MILESTONES, MILESTONES

Today is Viv Hendra's 60th birthday.
The bus pass doesn't come for a few months yet, but Giselle the wonderful chef at EXPLORERS CAFE has made a spectacular cake with the music for "Happy Birthday" in the icing.

BUILLDINGS ON FIRE IN LONDON

Londoners carry valuable items from burning buildings.
Here the fire started accidentally and the people are carrying things that belong to them.

STANHOPE ALEXANDER FORBES: THE FIRE OF LONDON (study)
For sale at the Lander Gallery, Truro

KYNANCE COVE, CORNWALL

Jenny Shaw- Browne is one of those artists who can paint the colour, movement and light of the ocean. She chooses some idyllic Cornish locations too. Here is KYNANCE COVE down on The Lizard. If you have not been down there you really should. You can walk along the cliffs and look out for seals, rare plants and of course the Cornish Choughs. The rock formations are truly awesome and their unusual mineral content can create unexpectedly rich colouring. If you can't get there physically you can always ask the Lander Gallery to deliver one of Jenny's paintings, in a smart white frame.
There are more on our website          www.landergallery.co.uk