Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ The arts - It's good for the soul!

As Relevant As It Was Then Now!

Wow! Four years ago!

Some really good speakers here.  No less, oneself.

Though, ironically, I was filmed in the Harris Museum and Art Gallery where I have exhibited visual art at the Harris Open Exhibition (2016).
[Go to/Copy and paste: https://handeldoesit.blogspot.com/2016/12/news.html for more about this.]

However, the following year a fee was set to submit any work, and although minimal really, because the event is aimed for local artists taking part (who more often than not, although very talented, are not hugely well off) I chose not to participate to make a stand so to speak.

Now, I have taken a stand I would consider participating again, even if there isn't the funding being utilised for the arts.

Why! This year, the submission date has moved to later on, and I may even appear in my birthday suit.

I am, of course, speaking metaphorically and/or tongue in cheek, my birthday being in at this time of year.

Go to/Copy/paste the following link for the article:

https://youtu.be/CD8sqe7rk7E?t=192

(Arts Lancashire - Have Your Say ~ a short film organised by the Lancashire County Council)

I continue to hold this view as it is prevalent and relevant as ever:

'As many opportunities as possible can only help society become a more healthy society because, the arts - it's good for the soul.'

#same as it ever was

#I said it then and I'll say it again

#archives

#"I think art is very good because you get to use your imagination and make up your own thing." Minnie

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Blog on Brexit. Brexit – for ‘Dummies’!

Brexit – for ‘Dummies’! 

Brexit for Breakfast!

So, we're all aware that something called Brexit has been hanging over all our heads for a while now. 

Referring to the following article (see link, copy/paste):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44749993

I have provided what I can only see fit to describe as Brexit – for ‘Dummies’!

‘The cabinet has reached an agreement on the UK's future relationship with the EU after Brexit. Here are the key points from the three page deal published by the government.’ – Terry Pratchett would have approved.  Brexit has a talking cabinet.  Also, if it's good for J.K. Rowling/Harry Potter then it's good for us: Go to the key room and you have three goes.  As well they have reached an agreement, and how often do they do that!  

Let’s have a ganders:

Common Rulebook – Pray

Pray down at the farm, aswell

Treaty to be signed Pro-Peace (Nothing like King John and Arthur etc.). - all participants have to wear rubber

‘Parliament will oversee …’ bend it like Parliament

The EU and the UK are going to have a competition at the Co-Op.  This will be on a Good for me, good for you basis.

“Different arrangements” …’ - bend it like Parliament, again

Joint Jurisdiction: Both the UK and EU will legalise Cannabis

UK smoke joints in UK Courts and EU smoke joints in EU Courts

‘But, decisions by UK Courts …’ You’ve got to know your Common Book of Prayer

‘Cases will be referred …’ Sounds Irish that!

Arranged Brexit Bit like arranged marriage Who would really opt for that!

Combined border duty free  - That sells!

taxes apply anyway

Free movement of people – sounds like bowel control or something that rhymes with mastication:

Your name’s not ‘Dan’ you’re not coming in

Mobility framework – more like more (unneccesary) paperwork you mean

your overalls are required for what’s to come, so as to be precise and responsible

bulletpoint 3. legalising cannabis

Homework (for Brexiteers) Sounds like Brigadeers- Yes let’s make it sound it bravado: is to read in excess of 100 pages of ‘more like this’

  

Next week the white room gets involved/promise we’re (the Government) not racist

Don’t forget: 

We haven’t decided all this yet! 

though it's preferred - bit like James' favourite drink: shaken, not stirred.

The opinions in this Blog by no means reflect that of the Author.

Also this article represents a Just For Fun and Raising Awareness initiative.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Blogs 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Rider Profile

Rider Update
I thought it best to do it in pictures!

Action shot

In And Out Of The Blocks

Right Left Right Left

Rising Trot (standing in stirrups)

I consider myself a beginner/novice.  However, when I review the action shot pic. I start to think 'Grand National'.  This amuses me as I have never really been into racing as horses often have to be put down due to such infamous events, I am far too animal friendly, and, I have yet to do any jumps yet.

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018 

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Groom Voluntary Work Experience (update)

So, I am coming to the end of my 8 week voluntary work experience adventure.

To support myself in this endeavour of the possibility of becoming a Groom/Stable Hand and adding such strings to my bow I've also invested in brushing up on my riding skills:

copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018 

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy Art Photography

Reflections

Look Up, Look Down, Look All Around! 

Photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2018 

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Preston Pulse event (Update)

Preston Pulse 2018

Windswept But Rockin'!

Today I really thought that Preston Pulse would quite possibly be cancelled and what with all the recent reports of lightning etc. causing havoc, if we weren't 'stormed off', at the very least rained off.

However, fortunately, I only had to keep one foot on my music stand (to prevent it being blown over) and endure 'the windswept look'.

This particular festival being only in it's second year in the running and appearing again I opted to deliver some rock 'n' roll and original folk music.  

I was pleasantly surprised it was a nice and lively turnout after all.

I would like to mention a special Thanks to friends who attended for their support, Ben, Bernie (Organisers), James, Matt (Sound Crew), David (Photo credits and designated Photographer by Ben), friends at the Age Concern charity shop (where I have volunteered before now) for kindly providing me with 'my very own Green Room'.

c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy Photography 2018

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy ~ Gig Update

Preston Pulse 2018!

I am happy to update that I'm contributing to the yearly community event organised by Preston City Council again and performing at Preston Pulse.

See the link for more details:

http://www.prestonguildcity.co.uk/events/details/6767

Be there from about 2pm onwards to hear me performing some original folk and classic rock music!

Main Stage area (Outdoor)

28 July