Loscoe Women's Institute Press Report

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Updated 30th June 2010

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Meeting held on 16th June 2010

The June meeting was opened by our president Janet Padgham who welcomed everyone to the meeting especially our new member Carol Wolverson. Apologies were recieved from Beatrice, Margaret and Jean. The minutes were read by secretary Chris Miller and approved by the meeting and signed by the president. Reminders to the members about the quiz sheets and the Summer Fair on the 7th August. The meeting was informed of the antiques roadshows visit to Chatsworth on 8th July and a croquet taster day at Long Eaton West Park in July. Invitations were received from our neighbouring W.I.s for many events in the near future. The Autumn Council Meeting will be on the 5th October as it is our annual Murder Mystery for which all tickets have been sold. Loscoe W.I. trips are fast approaching commencing with the Derbyshire tour. Following on from this is the visit to Denman College, the theatre trip and the August boat trip. June Camm informed everyone of the next walk which will be on the 6th July. Janet brought attention to the items in the Derbyshire Link which invoved a visit to the Thacknay Medical Museum on 20th October, the history wardrobe at Derbyshire House on 21st October entitled 'Undressing Mr Darcy.' Pennies for Friendship raised Ł5070.07.

Viv shows a different patchwork quilt design.

The remainder of the meeting was a 'hands on' patchwork session led by Lisa Newton and Viv Gregg
who had brought along many examples of their own work from quilts to patchwork bags.
Everyone spent time making large patterned squares which will be made into our very own W.I. quilt.
Many members asked if we could have a 'get together' to see the progress of the quilt and learn other hand crafted skills from each other.

Busy fingers get to grips with the sewing.

Why do needles have such small holes, I'm sure they used to be bigger.

In true Blue Peter fashion, here's one I prepared earlier.

There's plenty of time to chat while you work.

The competition was won by Betty Castledine and the door raffle by Carol Wolverson.
We meet every third Wednesday of the month and are always looking for new members to join our growing institute.

Report written by Mrs Vivien Gregg. Copy sent to Ripley & Heanor News.

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