Mum's the Word - Post-war Pioneers at Pallant...

This week sees the opening of 'Robin and Lucienne Day: Design and the Modern Interior' at Pallant House in Chichester.

The retrospective features distinctive interior works by the most celebrated British designer couple of the post-war era.

Working alongside each other in their shared studio, the Days pioneered the introduction of modern design in furniture (Robin) and textiles (Lucienne) during the 1950s and 1960.

Their designs gained mass recognition after the Festival of Britain in 1951, in which they played a major part.

For an extra special treat - Pallant House Gallery are offering free entry to the exhibition and afternoon tea (worth £13.95) at 'Field and Fork' for all Mums (accompanied by fee paying offspring) on Mother's Day this Sunday.

There will also be the option to indulge in a celebratory glass of bubbly on the day for an additional £6.

How very civilised!

To pre-book for teas, contact the Gallery on (01243) 770827.

April Flowers...

This week - at last - it has been possible to venture forth in North Norfolk coatless!

To celebrate this outbreak of sunshine, we highlight some of the county's best upcoming nature walks, to help you seek out some secretive species in sublime places...

Telegraph Walk of the Week - Salthouse (self-guided)

Monday 11th April (10am to 12.30pm) Reptiles, amphibians and mini beasts. a mini beast hunt at 10am and at 11am with Wild Frontier Ecology. See exotic snakes and tortoises with our local expert and help with an ecological survey. £3.00 per child Under 3s £1.00. No booking required

Monday 18th April (10.15am to 12.30pm then 1pm to 3pm) Eggs of nature. Learn about eggs in nature from reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians and plants. Easter egg story and face painting. Each child on trail receives prize (chocolate egg). £3.00 per child Under 3s £1.00. No booking required.

Wednesday 27 April, near Thetford, (10 am) Spring Flowers in Breckland. An expert guided walk looking out for Breckland's three special speedwells (Breckland, Fingered and Spring), Wild Grape Hyacinth and a good variety of other spring flowers. £15 (children under 12 free acompanying an adult)

Thursday 28 April, (10 am) Spring Flowers at Holt. An expert guided walk visiting a delightful site with a mixture of habitats that hold beautiful plants such as Bogbean, Lords-and-ladies and Wood Anemone. £15 (children under 12 free acompanying an adult)

Urban Dynamic...

During March, Hatfield Hines explores the art of Street Scenes...

Thoughts turn townward in our March exhibition, with urban landscapes ranging from the picturesque pastoral towns of Rowland Fisher and the working harbours of master muralist Henry Collins to the dynamic lines and evocative twilights of Gordon Hales' contemporary London.