Jan Davey
Painting – acrylics on wood
“I graduated from Leeds University with a degree in Textile Design. I spent several years teaching Art before moving to Saddleworth. The many years living on a Pennine Hill Farm indulged my love of animals and nature and inspired me to paint realistic studies and portraits.”
Access Guide
Venue type
Private residence – semi-detached house
Route to 56 Vesper Road
Walking or cycling
● It is a 15 minute walk to 56 Vesper Road, but there are other venues to visit in this area and there is a very short distance between them.
● The quickest route is via Vesper Lane.
● The map below show the routes from Kirkstall Abbey.
By bus
● It is a short hop on the 50/ 50A bus from [Morris Lane or Abbey Road]
● Ask the bus driver for the Vesper Road Surgery bus stop.
● The bus stops are shown in blue. what3words location ///gossip.peanut.clean
● 56 Vesper Road is circled in pink.
Venue description
● 56 Vesper Road is a stone house located on the roundabout with Lea Farm Road.
● There are metal gates to the garden, which will be open.
● There is a short driveway that leads to a conservatory.
● The driveway consists of brick paving and has an even surface.
● The entrance to the conservatory will be open.
● There is a low step up into the conservatory.
● The floor consists of flagstones, and there is a mat in the middle.
● The artist is exhibiting in the conservatory.
Refreshments served in the back garden.
● Access to the back garden is through the conservatory.
● There are uPVC doors leading to the garden.
● The door frame has a 6 cm lip.
● The back garden consists of grass and has a patio.
● There is an uncovered pond, so care MUST be taken.
● There is some seating on the patio in the back garden.
● There are tables on the patio and on the lawn.
● The garden is shown below.
Dogs
● Both assistance dogs and pet dogs are allowed. Please keep them on a lead.
● Dog water bowls are available on the patio.
● Please keep the dogs off the planted areas.
● Pick up any dog poo and remove it from the venue before leaving.
Toilets
● Not available at this venue.
Refreshments
● Serving tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits.
● There are no milk alternatives available.
● Ingredients will be on display.
● Orders will be taken via the patio door in the conservatory.
● Donations are being collected for the Breast Cancer Now and Parkinson’s UK charities.
● Cash is preferred, but card payments can be accepted.
● If it is raining they will not be able to offer this service.
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