Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2008 | Page 12

FOREWORD Cavendish Morton Sale of a lifetime Cavendish Morton’s retrospective exhibition “A life in Art” held at Castle House in St Helens was a rare opportunity to see the sheer diversity of styles and techniques of a lifetime’s work. The veteran artist was in fine form on the opening day, entertaining visitors with the stories behind his paintings: 12 a picture entitled 'King George V Jubilee Celebrations 1935, Selfridges', caused him to recall the names of the two young ladies he was with while taking part in the celebrations. Morton has explored abstract and naturalistic styles in his lifetime of painting. There was a steady stream of visitors over the week in March, and 85 paintings were sold. Award for local woods The Royal Forestry Society members paid a visit to the Island as part of their AGM. The visiting group included some of the top authorities on woodland within the UK. The group were shown the Victorian gardens at Osborne House by Deb Goodenough. Mrs Anne Springman then escorted the party through Holme Wood, Greatwood, Cliff Copses, and finally Anne Wood. Photo: Mrs Anne Springman receives a plaque from Lord Anthony Hamilton. www.wightfrog.com/islandlife