Hugh McMillan at Thomas Tosh

Local poet Hugh McMillan is at Thomas Tosh this Saturday (9th May, 2009) reading from his new poetry collection The Spider's Spin on It. He will be here from 3pm.





Hugh's poetry is great, you get a range of different tones --some poems are serious and sublime, others make you laugh out loud; all are thought provoking and shine through with Hugh's love of history (he's a history teacher at a school in Dumfries).





Hugh's knack is to get you into the minds of the knights, the soldiers' wives and even insects of history. The Spider's Spin on It of the title is the spider's view of its legendary encounter with Robert the Bruce. It's hilarious.





And this is not just Thomas Tosh's house view. Hugh has won prizes and Scottish Arts Council backing for his poetry. So it's official.



The book itself looks really special and is a collaboration with Dumfries-based printmaker Hugh Bryden, who is exhibiting at Thomas Tosh in August.





You can keep up-to-date with Hugh McMillan's poetry exploits in his entertaining blog. http://drumsleet.blogspot.com/

written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh

Melville in the Standard and at Thomas Tosh

Melville's featured in an article that the Dumfries & Galloway Standard is running today.
http://www.dgstandard.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainmentandarts-dumfries/2009/04/24/artist-melville-in-person-at-thornhill-51311-23456544/

Melville will be at Tosh tomorrow, Saturday (25th April 2009), from 11ish to mid afternoon.

We're also launching a quiz and activity pack for children tomorrow, which is linked to Melville's exhibiton. It's free as is admission to the exhibition.

Written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh

Susannah Goodyear Jewellery

We've got a new jewellery line in at Thomas Tosh, and it's created by Susannah Goodyear who lives in the area.

Susannah's work is fantastic and different in style from the other fine jewellery lines we have. She works in silver and steel, and is inspired by both nature and the natural curiosities you can stumble across in museums.

We've our own curiosity cabinet of Susannah's work including rings, earrings, and a very strange bird like creature. So come and take a look.

http://susannahgoodyear.co.uk/

written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh

Melville at tt Saturday 18th April

Melville Brotherston is back at Tosh this Saturday 18th April. He's having a very successful exhibition and will be on hand to chat about his work, from late morning to early afternoon.

Written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh.

Happy Easter

Our marvel in the kitchen, Bessie Godridge has rustled up these Hot Cross Buns for Good Friday. They're based on a Sue Lawrence recipe.

Happy Easter from everyone at Thomas Tosh.

written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh.

Melville at Tosh this Saturday

Melville Brotherston will be at Thomas Tosh this coming Saturday (11th April 2009) from 11 am to about 2.30pm to talk to customers about his new exhibiton True Colour. Please feel free to pop in and chat with him.

written by Paul O'Keeffe at Thomas Tosh.

Melville Brotherston's True Colour

Preview night on Tuesday 31st March (2009) brought a good crowd and Melville won admiration for his new work, especially the landscape pieces of nearby Cairnshead. His paintings Glory of Autumn and Road to Cairnhead are proving big favourites in this exhibiton.

Melville's animal paintings are always popular. And Hoopie (featuring a poor cockerel that is only happy using one leg) and Highland Bull in Winter have gone down a treat.

Melville also came in on Saturday (4th April 2009) to meet customers at tt and talk about his work. And he plans to do so again in coming weeks. I'll post the details as and when.

True Colour continues until May 16th and you are very welcome to come and visit the exhibition. Entry is free.