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Kate Rusby at Christmas
G Live, Guildford Sunday 17 December, 7.30pm
Mercury Prize nominee, Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Yorkshireborn Kate Rusby is one of the most talented musicians around. Known for her down-to-earth style, Kate’s engaging personality and sharp wit have combined to endear her to a legion of fans. Her enchanting vocals make her one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs and a unique songwriter as she blends old and new styles. Kate’s Christmas tour has become one of the traditions of the season as she showcases material from her newly-released Christmas album of Yorkshire festive songs and carols, together with old favourites. See our interview with Kate here.
Tickets: glive.co.uk

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The Art of Opportunity: DSWF Affordable Art Fair
David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, Shalford, to Wednesday 20 December
Anyone who saw the heartbreaking recent image of the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, as he lay in the dust of his home in a Kenyan wildlife conservancy will want to support the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) as it holds an Art Fair, both online and at its newly refurbished gallery at Saba House, Shalford. Supporters have the chance to purchase a selection of stunning prints at reduced prices from the charity’s online catalogue, along with a selection of art donated from private collections. In addition, there will be items from painters such as William Russell Flint and Terence Cuneo. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Foundation, enabling it to continue to fund the fight against wildlife crime in Africa and Asia and protect some of the world’s most endangered animals, such as the Black Rhino pictured above.

Information: davidshepherd.org