Burrough-on-the Hill

From our rivers to our SSIs we need @NaturalEngland to be able to do it’s job to protect and restore our landscapes rather than being undermined by those with vested interests. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

@JANUSZCZAK Eric Ravilious

So you think you’re smart ( No 74) - Who painted this view of the Eiffel Tower?

#Earth starts tonight on BBC Two & first up is 'Inferno' , where I explore the worst mass extinction the planet has ever seen , when as much as 90% of all species died . If you're inspired to learn more you can pre-order the accompanying book now at chrispackh.am/earth-book

‘We are damned fools’ says the scientist who sounded the climate alarm in the 80s . . . and now we are globally governed by reckless idiots fiddling with their profits as the earth burns . What will it take for us to wake up and act ? theguardian.com/environment/20…

This is John Thomas, @ULASarchaeology Project Manager for Burrough iron age hill fort and also the recently discovered high status Roman villa in Rutland. This was an excellent guided tour of the hill fort before Covid. Let’s hope he’s the guide again this Friday at 2pm.

May 2023 aerial view of Burrough-on-the Hill. The village lies on the same ridge of stone that stretches across middle England all the way up from Gloucestershire. A prehistoric trackway runs along the top of it.

So my friends, I’m no longer an Artist Manager but remain something of a story teller. Stories from the past, present and tales of a possible future, all focussed around my beautiful East Leicestershire village, Burrough-on-the Hill. It’s the people that make the #timeandplace

Someone did an interview with me! About the book inspired by my exhibition. Reading at Word! This Thursday at @AttenboroughAC tinyurl.com/3k67kekw

We can't wait to share @Daveparkin's Delusions of Grandeur, this Thursday, 7.30pm @AttenboroughAC. You can find out more via this really great interview @AbigailWillock. Hope you might make it? It's pretty special👇 @LPTnhs @LPTpatientexp @LAMPadvocacy @bethlemmuseum @WritingEM

SATURDAY OPENING! YAY!

@MythicalBritain A lot of people think bricks are modern.

First time I did #Delusions at @AttenboroughAC a woman reported that a strange man, who looked drunk and dishevelled, was hanging out in my exhibition. It was, of course, me and that’s what I call being an artist in residence.

@maximpetergriff What a find! PS Loving using the OS app (my best friend at all times) to locate your ‘Field Notes’ adventures. #mammothbonanza

Meanwhile - scored a massive bit of flint up the woods - can of cooking lager for scale

In 2015 David Parkin was sectioned for 4 months. In this funny, surreal and shocking podcast, Dave describes his experience bit.ly/39eNJpf David Parkin's Delusions of Grandeur is on until 22 July. We're currently open every Weds-Sat! FREE entry! bit.ly/visitmotm

@Alan_Measles @Philippa_Perry Please check out tinyurl.com/2kz2exw7 @bethlemmuseum. As well as being a funny/troubling look at #bipolar, the piece is also an unflinching look at sectioning: one of society's last tabboos. Would love some tips about where to take it next!

@clarefallon Please take a look at @Daveparkin ‘s exhibition currently @bethlemmuseum of the Mind, a biographical account of sectioning and what it’s ‘really’ liked to be sectioned. Maybe he was the lucky one. At least he was seen and heard.

We're lucky to have Feel Full Falafel selling delicious halloumi and falafel wraps outside the Museum today! Director Colin gives it 5*! Why not pop by, learn about the history of "Bedlam" & treat yourself to some jubilee weekend lunch!

This ‘watching from the edge’ book, full of acute observations and liminal artwork, is at its best when read by a small bedside light in the middle of the night.

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