Ooooh look! Curtains...

We now have curtains which can be pulled across the pit for a bit of extra privacy - they'll be put to use on Wednesday for the first time when we have the Drawing Conversation. We thought it would be good to have a space groups could use for meetings etc. without distractions from the rest of the pub, so let us know if you want to reserve if for something specific and we'll put it in the diary.....

Meet Jasia - Sunday 30th January 2p.m. onwards

Our current exhibition 'Art matters 2' is an exhibition of photographs by Jasia McArdle. As well as being a practising artist, Jasia also acts as an Arts Consultant,  Curator, Producer, Project  Designer and Manager specialising in public art, site specific commissions and engagement programmes encompassing art,architecture, the built environment, and the spaces in between - the public realm. She will be in the Crompton on Sunday 30th January from 2p.m. so come along for a drink and chat - all welcome

Crompton Open Show 2011 - Mail Art

Back in September this envelope arrived from Italy containing beermats for our 2010 open show from Fabio Sassi. I couldn't bring myself to throw it away and have decided to use it as the inspiration for this year's open show. The idea is simple - post us an envelope, sealed and decorated in whatever way you wish and we will display it. We're going to use the pool room so we can have a year long exhibition (almost) and will start adding mail art as it arrives. At the end of the year I'm hoping to compile an issuu publication of all entries so make sure you add your name/ web address if you want the publicity. More photos/ info soon...

Exhibitions in 2011 at the Crompton

Valentine Amuse-Bouche - Tuesday 15th February 2011

Date for your diary if you love food! - the next amuse-bouche is on February 15th. Get your name on the list by Friday 11th. As usual, it's not a competition - everyone involved makes enough 'mouth amusers' for each participant to have one - so you get to try lots of delicious morsels. If, like me, you're not a great cook - remember it's worth participating to eat everyone else's concoctions ;)

Prices may have gone up....but get a crompton card and your beer will be cheaper than before the increase!!

Cards available from 8 p.m. tonight.