Please note Hampshire Art & Craft CIC (Rum's Eg) is now closed for business.
Notice of Rum’s Eg closure - with effect from Sunday 1st April 2018 (posted 28th March 2018)
It is with deep regret that Hampshire Art & Craft CIC will be ceasing to trade with effect from Sunday 1st April.
This difficult decision has been made by the directors following a significant period of decreasing sales which has left us in a position where we cannot continue to trade.
We have worked extremely hard, together with the help of a team of volunteers who are very experienced in finance and business management to investigate all the possible ways we could have kept Rum’s Eg going.
We came close to this point last summer, and we are extremely grateful for the support and money raised at that time which allowed us to continue trading and bought us some time to reassess the business model. Unfortunately, despite progress made in many areas, the timing of the closure of Bell Street, since September last year has proved too big a challenge, and in order to protect our creditors as much as possible we have no option than to take this decision.
We know that you have contributed personally to this enterprise, and have hoped, like us, to see it succeed. Many have given time, many have given money and we cannot thank you enough. The support of this community is what has kept us going.
Over the past five and a half years we have supported the work and development of hundreds of talented artists and makers, we have delivered community projects in schools, through numerous art and craft workshops many new opportunities have been provided for teaching and participation. Our café has become a dearly loved community hub providing a meeting place and social space for many. There are also many successful projects which have been supported by the venue, including Rum’s Eg Singers, Prescription Arts & Tea Poets Collective.
We are hopeful that there might be another way for the vision and purpose behind Hampshire Art & Craft CIC, to continue in a different form, building upon the valued network and partnerships we have built over the years.
We will be continuing to trade until this Saturday 31st March, and will be running a closing down sale on Saturday 31st, to clear retail stock, as well as many fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Any scheduled workshops after 31st March will aim to be rearranged at an alternative venue. We will be in touch with customers who have booked places with further details.
We regret that we are unable to refund any gift vouchers purchased or workshop bookings at this point. Gift vouchers may still be spent up to 31st March.
We are deeply sorry to have reached this point, these are challenging times on the high street as the news tells us every day.
With great sadness,
Siriol Sherlock & Colin Phillips
(Directors, Hampshire Art & Craft CIC)
It is with deep regret that Hampshire Art & Craft CIC will be ceasing to trade with effect from Sunday 1st April.
This difficult decision has been made by the directors following a significant period of decreasing sales which has left us in a position where we cannot continue to trade.
We have worked extremely hard, together with the help of a team of volunteers who are very experienced in finance and business management to investigate all the possible ways we could have kept Rum’s Eg going.
We came close to this point last summer, and we are extremely grateful for the support and money raised at that time which allowed us to continue trading and bought us some time to reassess the business model. Unfortunately, despite progress made in many areas, the timing of the closure of Bell Street, since September last year has proved too big a challenge, and in order to protect our creditors as much as possible we have no option than to take this decision.
We know that you have contributed personally to this enterprise, and have hoped, like us, to see it succeed. Many have given time, many have given money and we cannot thank you enough. The support of this community is what has kept us going.
Over the past five and a half years we have supported the work and development of hundreds of talented artists and makers, we have delivered community projects in schools, through numerous art and craft workshops many new opportunities have been provided for teaching and participation. Our café has become a dearly loved community hub providing a meeting place and social space for many. There are also many successful projects which have been supported by the venue, including Rum’s Eg Singers, Prescription Arts & Tea Poets Collective.
We are hopeful that there might be another way for the vision and purpose behind Hampshire Art & Craft CIC, to continue in a different form, building upon the valued network and partnerships we have built over the years.
We will be continuing to trade until this Saturday 31st March, and will be running a closing down sale on Saturday 31st, to clear retail stock, as well as many fixtures, fittings and equipment.
Any scheduled workshops after 31st March will aim to be rearranged at an alternative venue. We will be in touch with customers who have booked places with further details.
We regret that we are unable to refund any gift vouchers purchased or workshop bookings at this point. Gift vouchers may still be spent up to 31st March.
We are deeply sorry to have reached this point, these are challenging times on the high street as the news tells us every day.
With great sadness,
Siriol Sherlock & Colin Phillips
(Directors, Hampshire Art & Craft CIC)
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where art meets communityA stylish, affordable Art & Craft Gallery with a Cafe
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Rum's Eg was set up as a creative centre by Hampshire Art & Craft CIC - a Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting artists and craftsmen, promoting and conserving the rich and varied art and craft of this region and using the Visual Arts to encourage public awareness, art and craft education and participation, health and social well-being.
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 4.30, Sundays 10.30 - 4.30. Please note we are closed Mondays.
Our four month programme of Exhibitions, Workshops and Events is out now - drop by Rum's Eg to pick one up.
Our four month programme of Exhibitions, Workshops and Events is out now - drop by Rum's Eg to pick one up.
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Bespoke Wedding rings
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Visitor's Comments
"A truly beautiful space; incredible selection of works and a wonderful ethos of supporting artists and communities." |
"Oh my goodness, I will always shop here in the future! Beautiful pieces, beautifully presented, congrats to all." |
"Brilliant to see such a wide range of arts and crafts which are affordable. A definite asset to Romsey town." |
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in addition to contributions from many individual Patrons who helped to found and fund Rum's Eg, we are most grateful to the following organisations for capital funding or practical support:
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Winner of Test Valley Business Awards 2013 'Business in the Community'
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