loose collective

ART EXHIBITION - The Chapel, Church Street, Loose

A Sense of Place is an art and photographic exhibition which uses the title as a theme to allow the artists a wide interpretation, allowing a diversity of ideas but with a mutual interest in the village and valley. This Art Exhibition is funded, organised and curated by the artists involved. The Vine have generously allowed the exhibition to be held in the Chapel and Crypt located in Church Street, Loose. 

LOOSE VILLAGE AND PARISH

The old village and valley of Loose are designated an Article 4 conservation area. New housing is encroaching closer to the conservation boundaries and increasing pressure on the village and surrounding countryside.  

The village of Loose has an interesting history. The Loose valley is connected along its length by the Loose stream which is fed by many springs that appear throughout the valley. The stream powered several water mills in the past, probably for the paper making trade. The purity of the spring water helping to provide a fine quality paper. In the valley there are a number of lime kilns and dip wells which are now in such decay they are difficult to find. The valley and surrounding area is still used to graze sheep, grow fruits and support orchards. To the east, toward Boughton Monchelsea, the valley is heavily wooded and covers the site of ancient quarry works. 

The Vine are encouraging local cohesion by allowing the chapel to be used for various pastimes and events and without this generosity the exhibition could not happen. Charitable donations would be gratefully received.