Issue 30
Summer 2008
For details see under New Groups.
For details see under New Groups.
If you are interested please contact Rosetta Nicholson
For details see under New Groups.
WE’RE AMAZING ! No, this isn’t the Textile Crafts Group being bigheaded but relates to the fact that we are all sewing mazes.
In May, members were given a pattern of a maze but also encouraged to draw their own – which is more difficult than you might think. They were asked to ornament these with their own choice of background fabric, threads and stitches. We hope to exhibit them at the AGM in September so please come along and see how we’ve done.
What else have we been doing? The answer is a mixture of techniques. The goldwork enthusiasts have done a flower design for a book-cover and also a 3D rosette while others in the group have experimented with crewel work. Others have finished the beadwork from our workshop session and have some very pretty necklaces to show as a result of that and some of us have just started on patchwork bowls.
The work we do is adapted to the degrees of ability – and eyesight – among us. It’s interesting to see the same project interpreted in so many different ways with the common factor being the enthusiasm of our members.
Julie Clarke
The group has had another successful year cooking and eating delicious three course meals once a month on the fourth Friday.
For our first meeting in October we are moving to Bilton Community Centre. If you fancy learning more about vegetarian food contact me.
Brian Elias
Walks of from five to eight miles all reached by bus on first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month. Programme prepared in advance and each walk led by a member of the group.
The Writing Group is on holiday, gathering strength (and experiences) for another creative year. We meet again on 1st September and plan to have members' work on display at the AGM. We also plan an outing to the Ilkley Literary Festival in October.
Trish Gray
Group News cont’d
The Painting Group is having a one-day exhibition of members’ paintings and drawings. Each member will have some work on show and this is an ideal opportunity for all U3A members to look at the inspiring creative work that has been produced.
The exhibition will be on Tuesday, September 30th from 10am to 3pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall , Starbeck (the week after the AGM).