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COMMUNITY SPIRIT Streets ahead In lieu of this year’s usual Winter Fair, organisers have managed to put together a carefully tailored event to avoid crowding, while still providing a celebration for the vibrant Mill Road community. Mill Road Saturdays will feature craft and charity stalls, buskers (and bunting!), plus a series of Covid- safe events to be held on Donkey Common and Petersfield Green. Unlike previous years, Mill Road will not be closed to traffic during the celebrations, and much of the action will take place in the area’s green spaces. Keep an eye out for the bunting in Petersfield, as a closer look reveals a very special I Spy Mill Road trail, encouraging visitors to explore the street for themselves, discovering its cherished indie shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Catch the Mill Road Saturdays events on 9 October, 6 November and 4 December. Find out more at millroadwinterfair.org
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Visual Feasts THREE OF THIS MONTH’S MOST EXCITING EXHIBITIONS
COLOURFUL CHAOS My Artwork Is Terrible and I am A Very Bad Person may seem like a bizarre title for an exhibition, but when it comes to providing comic relief after the most surreal year in living memory, artist David Shrigley surely delivers. This brand- new display of satirical, occasionally crude ink drawings is characteristically chaotic – and always light-hearted. Head to Extraordinary Objects on Green Street to see it for yourself.
DARK SHADOWS Castle Fine Art recently unveiled an exclusive collection of graffitied art by Richard Hambleton. Titled Shadowman , it features several of the artist’s menacing, dark silhouettes, which revolutionised street art when first appearing in the alleyways and subways of New York in the 80s. It has been curated using original artworks from the Richard Hambleton Archive, with four limited-edition graphics of the famous figures.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD Until 10 October, cast your eyes upon a selection of contemporary ceramics and glass on display at The Heong Gallery. Of the Earth showcases some of the most intriguing works being produced in Britain today, giving a nod to the beauty and utility of these objects – and commemorating their continued resonance. The Heong Gallery is celebrating its fifth birthday this year, so now is the perfect time to pay a visit.
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