Photos of our 40th Anniversary Champagne Tea Reception at Ramster Hall – 22 July 2025

We celebrated our 40th Anniversary with a Champagne reception and full afternoon tea in the Long Hall, which dates back to the 17th Century, at Ramster Hall, near Chiddingfold. Some 80 members also had the opportunity to explore the extensive gardens for which Ramster is famous.

Guests were welcomed by Society Chair, Jackie Bearman, President Derek Linney, and special guest Charles Harris, Chair of the Hants and Isle of Wight Area of the Arts Society.

Jackie Bearman, with Derek Linney (right) and Charles Harris and below with Charles and his wife, Marilyn

The Society’s Founder Chairman Sheila Sheath (eft) with Libby Mason, also a Founder member

Display about the Society’s history

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