At the session yesterday we received the very sad news that Ruth, the founder of M&C Art Group 32 years ago, had recently died. Her funeral was last week, but unfortunately no one from the art group attended as we hadn’t yet heard the news.

M&C still runs on her original ethos of an informal gathering of friends creating art together over a cuppa and a natter. Many members are still friends after three decades and Ruth remained a member until three years ago. She only gave up coming to sessions when she no longer drove.

Ruth was a lady with a kind soul, sparkling eyes, a wicked sense of humour and a good artist too. We remember you with love and many happy memories.