Wednesday 28 July 2010

The Tempest Bignor Park 27th July 2010


The Tempest Bignor Park
Originally uploaded by PetworthPoster
I took this photo on my mobile so it is a bit rubbish, but it is the ony record I have of the Tempest  performed in the open air at Bignor Park. Local photographer Linda Westmore was there taking official photos which will be a lot better.

The play itself was very well done.  The very small cast managed with very few props, no special effects and not even a female to take the part of Miranda.  They did a pretty good job keeping everyone's attention right to the end.  It isn't the easiest play to do in the open air.  There isn't a a huge amount of action and the end is a bit odd to modern ears, with Prospero right at the end dropping out of character and asking for applause.  But you had to admire the projection skills of the actors.  A very enjoyable night out.

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Annette Putmann, Petworth


Annette Putmann
Originally uploaded by PetworthPoster
A new shop down the High Street - or at least I have only just notice it. Apologies if it has been open for years without registering in the gooey stuff that I try to pass off as my brain.

Seems to stock shabby chic furnishings so fits in pretty well with that part of town.

I couldn't find any online presence for this business - but if anyone has a link let me know and I will add it.

Monday 26 July 2010

Spectacular display of Petunias at Therapy, Petworth

Therapy is one of the most popular clothes shops in Petworth but at the moment it is mainly notable for having huge quantities of petunias outside their branch in Golden Square.

If you are interested in what they actually sell have a look at their website http://www.therapypetworth.co.uk/about.html

Sunday 25 July 2010

Hennings Wine Shop, Petworth Music Festival Window Entry

Hennings picked up on the World Music aspect of the festival and came up with a sort of collage of flags and items of sheet music. It didn't win anything - though as the prize was a bottle of champagne maybe that bother them too much - but it has bought a splash of colour to that corner of Golden Square which has cheered me up when going to buy my booze.

Saturday 24 July 2010

Diver's Helmet in Riverbank, Petworth

Where do you go if you want to buy a brass diver's helmet? To Riverbank, the antique shop in the High Street in Petworth it would seem. It didn't have a price tag that I could see. If you buy it as a result of seeing it on here, please leave a comment. I won't get a commission but it would be fun to think I played a part in bringing someone together with a piece of vintage brassware.

See http://visitpetworth.riverbank-petworth for a photo of the shop.

Friday 23 July 2010

Divot stamping at Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup 2010

Photo taken at the final of the polo year at Cowdray in July 2010. One of the traditions of polo is to let the spectators onto the pitch between chukkas to stamp the pitch flat again. This is called divot stamping, and was very popular with the large crowd that had turned out.

Thursday 22 July 2010

Guilt's Festval Window Competition Entry

Guilt have come up with some cracking window ideas over the years. This one maybe isn't their best ever, but is still colourful and entertaining. (It didn't win though.)

Guilt have now opened a shop in Chichester, which means that the PetworthPoster office have designated that part of Chichester as Greater Petworth, and I'll try and get some photos of it up.

Wednesday 21 July 2010

The Red Lion - For Now


Red Lion - For Now
Originally uploaded by PetworthPoster
There are lots of workmen busy on the Red Lion at the moment. The word on the streets is that it is going to reopen shortly as a bistro called The Leconfield, and that it is going to be run by a big name chef.

Watch this blog for future developments.

Saturday 17 July 2010

Tiffins - Winner! Petworth Festival Shop Window Competion Results out

As predicted, favourites Tiffins won the shop window competition.  Dark horse Artful Teasing pulled off a prize too.  I've been a bit under the weather over the last few days but I'll get out and get some pictures as soon as I can.

Thursday 15 July 2010

Artful Teasing's Chinese Fan - Petworth Festival Window Entry

Artful Teasing are taking the subtle approach this year. Their theme is Chinese music with a Chinese flute and some elegant looking fans along with one of their famous kimonos.

Not getting much backing at the bookies but could be a dark horse of the competition.

Wednesday 14 July 2010

John Bird's Entry in Festival Window Competition

After his success in the Christmas window competition a lot of us were looking to John to come up with his Sgt Pepper of a window. Not sure he has really pulled it off this time.


Tuesday 13 July 2010

Tiffins -Front Runners in Window Competition

Part of the Petworth Music Festival is a competition for the shop with the best window. This provokes fierce rivalries with the shop keepers checking out the opposition and gossiping about one another mercilessly. The clear front runner this year are Tiffins who have gone with a teddy bear theme and created a storyline. A formidable entry indeed. But other outlets haven't shown their hand yet so there could still be an upset.


Monday 12 July 2010

New Coat of Paint on Stringers Gallery

Stringers gallery seems to be steadily upgrading itself from an art supplies shop to a sort of all round artists' resource centre. They still sell paint, canvas and prints but they also have a big printer for doing posters and reproducing large copies.

They are also offering courses for people who want to develop their art skills.

Black is a very arty and trendy colour, so probably a good choice.

Sunday 11 July 2010

Free Concert in Petworth Park


Free Concert
Originally uploaded by PetworthPoster
Mrs Petworthposter and myself enjoyed a great evening of sun and music last night as the Petworth Music Festival opened with a free concert in the park.  The opening group were Kasai Masai from the Congo who were great.  The next act were KB, Terez and the Spank Band who seemed a bit thin on the ground.  There were only three of them.  But the lead singer made up in personality what they lacked in numbers.  He claimed that they were the top band in the Bahamas and they seemed to be being followed by Bahamas TV.  As the concert ended the crowd, including yours truly, spontaneously formed a conga.  A really nice start to the season.