BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pinner Association - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Pinner Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pinner Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163811Z UID:48576-1757761200-1757779200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-20/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48575-1757674800-1757692800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-21/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48574-1757242800-1757260800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-22/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250819T125838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T125838Z UID:48877-1757158200-1757178000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Pinner Village Show DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/pinner-village-show-3/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Charitable Causes,Family Friendly,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48573-1757156400-1757174400@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-23/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250826T172553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T172648Z UID:48898-1757151000-1757161800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Harrow Gateway Table Top Sale DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/48898/ LOCATION:Gateway House\, North Harrow Car Park\, Pinner Road\, Middlesex\, HA2 7TA\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48572-1757070000-1757088000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-24/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48571-1756638000-1756656000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-25/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250830T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48570-1756551600-1756569600@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-26/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250829T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163847Z UID:48569-1756465200-1756483200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-27/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250825T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250825T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250801T100629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T100857Z UID:48811-1756123200-1756141200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Headstone Village Show DESCRIPTION:Cost\nStandard: £4\nChild (Ages 2-12): £2:50\nUnder 2’s: FREE\nFamily/Group Ticket: £10 \nFamily/Group Ticket:\nSimply add 4x Standard  tickets to the basket and the discount will automatically apply.\nAge Range\nFun for the whole family!\nMore info\n\n\nDogs on leads are welcome\nNO PARKING is available. Please walk or use public transport\nAvoid the queues and buy your tickets online\nA £1 non-refundable booking fee applies per booking transaction online. Our online box office is powered by Harrow Arts Centre and all post-booking communications are sent from box.office@harrowarts.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nhttps://headstonemanor.org/events/headstone-village-show-harrows-diamond-anniversary-special/ \nhttp://harrowinleaf.org.uk/annualshow/ \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/headstone-village-show/ LOCATION:Headstone Manor\, Pinner View\, HA2 6XP CATEGORIES:Craft,Family Friendly,Parks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250515T174135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174135Z UID:48514-1756060200-1756071000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Open Air Theatre - HMS Pinafore DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/open-air-theatre-hms-pinafore/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250824T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48568-1756033200-1756051200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-28/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48567-1755946800-1755964800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-29/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48566-1755860400-1755878400@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-30/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250113T145148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145128Z UID:48137-1755441000-1755448200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Concert In The Park - Razorz DESCRIPTION:Making their debut this year are Razorz. They are the “Absolute party band” playing the best songs of the previous 60 or so years with some recent chart hits and lots more. Some of you might have heard them play at Roxyfest and Save Sunday Music. \nMore information about  Razorz \nAs usual\, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts. \nThere will be NO Chair Hire \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/concert-in-the-park-7/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music ORGANIZER;CN="The Pinner Association":MAILTO:information@pinnerassociation.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48565-1755428400-1755446400@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-31/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48564-1755342000-1755360000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-32/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48563-1755255600-1755273600@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-33/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250113T145104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145151Z UID:48135-1754836200-1754843400@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Concert In The Park - Paparazzi DESCRIPTION:Returning this year after missing last year are Paparazzi. They are an experienced 5 piece covers band based in Hertfordshire and North London\, fronted by Andrea Papa. The band has been performing across London and the Home Counties for around 16 years and prides itself in offering a truly eclectic range of songs . Performing songs originally made famous by artists such as Aztec Camera\, Queen\, The Temptations Radiohead\, Sister Sledge\, The Beatles\, Tina Turner to name but a few. \nMore information about Paparazzi \nAs usual\, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts. \nThere will be NO Chair Hire \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/concert-in-the-park-6/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music ORGANIZER;CN="The Pinner Association":MAILTO:information@pinnerassociation.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48562-1754823600-1754841600@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-34/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48561-1754737200-1754755200@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-35/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48560-1754650800-1754668800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-36/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250113T145017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145214Z UID:48133-1754231400-1754238600@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Concert In the Park - Stardust Big Band DESCRIPTION:We welcome the return of Stardust Big Band. \nThey are a London-based Jazz band playing music from early swing to modern big band spanning the 1920s to the modern day. With a mixture of music and very talented singers\, you might find your self singing along or even dancing. \nMore information about Stardust Big Band \nAs usual\, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts. \nThere will be NO Chair Hire \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/concert-in-the-park-5/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music ORGANIZER;CN="The Pinner Association":MAILTO:information@pinnerassociation.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48559-1754218800-1754236800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-37/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48558-1754132400-1754150400@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-38/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250724T170628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T170628Z UID:48789-1754127000-1754137800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Harrow Gateway - Table Top Sale DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/harrow-gateway-table-top-sale-12/ LOCATION:Gateway House\, North Harrow Car Park\, Pinner Road\, Middlesex\, HA2 7TA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Charitable Causes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48557-1754046000-1754064000@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-39/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250612T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T163848Z UID:48556-1753959600-1753977600@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Contraptions and Connections DESCRIPTION:Known as the ‘Gadget King’\, the contraption drawings by William Heath Robinson (1877-1944) are well known and loved around the world. His artistic vision of absurdly complicated machines fashioned out of string and everyday objects fulfilling simple tasks\, have delighted audiences from the first World War to the present day. These drawings of clockwork-like contraptions have also inspired generations of ‘automata’ artists to create their own real life kinetic sculptures.\nThe roots of mankind’s fascination with automata stretch back over 3\,000 years as evidenced by the discovery of automaton statues buried in Egyptian tombs (the wooden figure ‘Hathor’ now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art). Ever since\, more elaborate and complicated automatons have evolved with the development of ‘clockwork’ devices in the 14th century. A fascination which continued through the Golden Age of 17th century automatons such as the life-like machines created by Jaquet-Droz (Switzerland) and the Silver Swan of Joseph Merlin (Bowes Museum Co Durham UK)\, onwards through the 1840’s fascination for travelling automata exhibitions. Continuing through to the 20th century’s love of sea-side ‘end of the pier’ automata such as the laughing sailor\, penny arcades\, and wind up tin toys of the type seen on the likes of ‘The Antiques Roadshow’. \n‘Contraptions and Connections’ brings together 15 contemporary artists along with Heath Robinson\, exploring where art\, invention\, and engineering collide. The UK has a glorious\, unabashed history of curious creators with an infectious humorous perspective on the human condition. The automatons gathered for this show range from kinetic music playing machines made from pianos and sewing machines (Fi Henshall)\, hand cranked toys\, swimming fish made from old plastic bottles and steel (Tim Lewis)\, to self-drawing chalk boards (Jim Bond) and a steam propelled bric-a-brac locomotive inspired by the Railway drawings of Heath Robinson (Tim Ellis). \nThis mesmerising exhibition will appeal to all ages\, revealing a thriving artistic community\, exploring the human condition through invention and humour. \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/contraptions-and-connections-40/ LOCATION:Heath Robinson Museum\, 50 West End Lane\, Pinner\, HA5 1AE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Family Friendly END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194815 CREATED:20250113T144932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T145239Z UID:48131-1753626600-1753633800@www.pinnerassociation.co.uk SUMMARY:Concerts In the Park - Harrow Steel DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Harrow Steel\, who start this year’s concert season. \n“Harrow Steel” is a charity steel band. They were founded in 2019 and are based in the London Borough Harrow. The charity create an ethos of challenge and nurture that provides an opportunity for gifted and talented young musicians aged 13 – 21 to learn complex music aurally within a Steel Band. \nMore information about  Harrow Steel \nAs usual\, there will be a bucket collection to help off set the cost of holding these concerts. \nThere will be NO Chair Hire \n  \n  \nShare this:\n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\n WhatsApp\n \n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email URL:https://www.pinnerassociation.co.uk/event/concerts-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner Memorial Park\, Pinner\, HA5 1AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music ORGANIZER;CN="The Pinner Association":MAILTO:information@pinnerassociation.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR