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Its name derives from the verb motaty—to wind, to wrap—and already one senses the rhythm of hands at work, circling fabric into form. No needle pierces, no scissors sever; for destiny, it was believed, must not be cut. Instead, strips of cloth—often taken from the garments of loved ones—are twisted and tied into the semblance of a human figure, most often a woman or a child. Thus the doll becomes a vessel of continuity, its very body composed of the lives it seeks to protect.

We were party central for our final talk of 2025, celebrating 20 years of The Arts Society Horsley Lovelace and kicking off the Christmas festivities in the company of Mr Christmas, Charles Dickens.    Bertie Pearce Bertie Pearce was our speaker, and he is an expert on the life and times of this most famous of writers. We came to understand what drove some of the works and imaginings of Dickens, based on his early life experiences. Life in Victorian England could be harsh and

Saturday 4th October 2025 - 10am - 4pm at East Horsley Village Hall A diverse collection of artwork was on display this year, showcasing...