Hurst was very honoured at this year's Horse Show and Country Fair, as it was chosen for the unveiling of the world premier painting by James Cork, aged 8 from Finchampstead.

Councillor Danny Miller, Mayor of Wokingham Town, unveiled the painting at 12 noon on Saturday 18th June. The Mayor read out letters of congratulations from a number of well wishers including:

Lady Elizabeth Godsal, High Steward of Wokingham,
Philip Wroughton, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire,
The Hon Mary Bayliss, High Sheriff of Berkshire,
Rolf Harris OBE,
John Redwood MP,
Prime Minister Tony,
Her Majesty The Queen.

St. Nicholas Hurst Parish Council would like to add their congratulations to James, and thank him for giving permission to display his painting at the Village Hall and on our web site.

Councillor Danny Miller ( Wokingham Town Council) is helping James to become an international artist, through his chosen charity, The Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® UK has one simple aim - to grant the wishes of children aged 3 to 18 living with life-threatening illnesses. If you would like to find out more about the charity and it's work, click on the link below:
www.make-a-wish.org.uk.