The Pinner Association

The Art of Sidney H. Sime, Master of Fantasy
2024-11-08 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-10 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-14 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-17 11:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-21 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) and 11 more dates | Heath Robinson Museum, 50 West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AE, United Kingdom
Sidney Sime was a painter, illustrator and caricaturist. He was born in 1865 in Manchester to a poor family. He worked in the coal mines as a boy, then for a linen draper and a baker, before taking up sign writing and entering Liverpool school of art.
He moved to London to work for Pick-Me-Up and other magazines, making both theatrical caricatures and sinisterly humorous drawings. His work, although influenced by Aubrey Beardsley and Japanese prints, was truly original.
In 1898 he inherited a house and money from his uncle, an Edinburgh solicitor. He moved to Scotland to occupy his new property and to paint. However, he soon felt isolated, sold the house in Scotland and moved to Crown Cottage in Worplesdon, Surrey.
In 1904 Sime first met Lord Dunsany, who both enjoyed the company of this eccentric artist and greatly admired his work. They shared a fascination with imaginary worlds and fantastical tales. Dunsany chose Sime to illustrate his first book, The Gods of Pegana, a poetic fantasy, and was delighted with the result. Their collaboration continued until the 1930s.
In 1909 he formed a friendship with Lord Howard de Walden who employed him to make set and costume designs for his theatrical productions. Another member of their circle was the composer Joseph Holbrooke, for whose operas Sime also made designs.
After the Great War Sime devoted much of his time to rendering his fantasies in large oil paintings, a number of which are shown here. rhymes and stories. See watercolour, ink, and collage artworks in person – as well as early drafts, sketches and ideas shown alongside text from Michael Rosen’s books.
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Pinner, An Act of Remembrance 2024
2024-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Pinner War Memorial, High Street, Pinner, Middlesex, Select a Country:
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Armistice Day Ceremony
2024-11-11 10:40 - 11:15 | Quiet Room, Daisy's In the Park, Pinner Memorial Park, Pinner, HA5 1AE, United Kingdom
An Armistice Day Service of Remembrance will take place conducted by the Rev Stuart Natrass, CBE.
All are welcome
The service will commence at 10.55am and end at 11.15am, to include the national two minute’s silence.
Seating will be available and the venue has step free access.
Please be seated by 10.45am.
No refreshments will be provided.
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Pinner Players - The Crucible
2024-11-14 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-15 19:30 - 23:00, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 23:00 | Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AA, United Kingdom

Amici Chamber Choir - An Immortal Gift
2024-11-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Pinner Parish Church, Church Lane, HA5 3AA, Select a Country:

Christmas Lights Switch On
2024-11-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Pinner War Memorial, High Street, Pinner, Middlesex, Select a Country:

Pinner Local History Society - Pinner’s Timber Framed Buildings
2024-12-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Pinner Village Hall, Chapel Lane, Pinner, Middlesex, HA5 1AA, United Kingdom
Title – Pinner’s Timber Framed Buildings
Speaker – Pat Clarke
Pinner is noteworthy for its fine array of timber-framed buildings, a number of which are statutorily listed and date from as early as the 15th century.
Pat Clarke will take a look at some of Pinner’s timber-framed buildings – when they were built, what they are like both inside and out, and who lived in them.
Visitors are welcome: suggested donation £3.
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PWS Christmas Fair
2024-12-06 15:30 - 18:30 | Pinner Wood School, Latimer Gardens, Pinner, HA5 3RA, United Kingdom
We’re excited to bring the community together on Friday, 6th December from 3.30pm for a festive, fun-filled event—*mostly indoors to keep warm!*

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets – Last Chance!
Get your tickets for just £1 by *29th November!* After that, they’ll be £2. Don’t miss out!
[https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofpinnerwood/1466537]

🎁 First Fair Donation Day – *Friday 29th Nov*
Bring NEW donations for hampers & raffles (bottles, chocolate/biscuits) in exchange for non-uniform. Drop donations in classrooms.

🎅 Santa’s Grotto & Santa’s Merry Farm
Tickets for these popular attractions are selling fast—book early to avoid disappointment!
Grotto Tickets – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofpinnerwood/1466522
Santa’s Merry Farm Tickets – https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofpinnerwood/1470229

🤝 Volunteer with Us!
Help make the fair a success—sign up to volunteer for set-up or at the event. Every little bit helps! https://signup.com/login/entry/9510264660109#/invitation

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The West Lodge Christmas Fair
2024-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | West Lodge School, West End Lane, Pinner, HA5 1AF, United Kingdom

Harrow Harmony Choir Festive Concert
2024-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Pinner Methodist Church, Love Lane, Pinner, HA5 3EE, United States
