Next Meeting 2 December 2023

Many thanks to Katharine for an excellent cross spangling workshop on Saturday, 4 November - an enjoyable and productive afternoon.

Our next meeting takes place on Saturday, 2 December at 12 noon until 4.00pm at New Longton Village Hall.  Some members will be bringing treats to nibble, some will bring quizzes and some will bring games or other activities, so there should be plenty for the group to choose from on the day.  We shall also have a secret Santa for anyone who wishes to participate - bring a wrapped gift to the value of £5.00.

Next Meeting1 April 2023 EGM

Many thanks to all our members who joined us for the AGM today and made such valuable contributions to the way forward for the group.  An EGM will be held next month, 1 April, when the revised constitution will be considered, discussed and, hopefully, agreed.  Look out for the formal invitation to the meeting with the draft constitution for you to consider in advance.

Special thanks to the Chair, Andrea, and Secretary, Katharine, who have led the group so well during such a demanding period.  Everyone appreciates all your hard work and your commitment.

Next Meeting: Needle Felting with Lisa Moore on Saturday, 4 February

Our next meeting will take place on Saturday, 4 February when Lisa Moore will be running a workshop on Needle Felting.  Those attending have already chosen the pattern they will make.  Last time, Lisa brought extra packs for anyone who decided to have a go on the day, so it might not be too late to join us if you are interested.  The AGM will take place on Saturday, 4 March at 1.00 pm.  Visitors are invited to join us for both meetings, but will not be able to vote at the AGM.  If any members have not yet received the agenda and minutes of the last AGM, please contact the secretary.

Next Meeting: Saturday 3 December

The next meeting of Preston Lacemakers will be held on Saturday, 3 December.  Cake, mince pies and nibbles will be provided.  It has been decided that members will bring their own lunches, as a number have specific dietary requirements that make it difficult to participate in a Jacob's Join.

If you would like to join in the secret Santa, remember to bring a wrapped gift, valued at about £5.  There will also be a raffle and more raffle prizes would be welcomed.

At 13:30, we shall be joined by Betsy the Housekeeper, who will give a lively and entertaining talk, in character, about her days as housekeeper at the big house.

We look forward to seeing you in December and wish you happy lacemaking until then. 

Next Meeting: Saturday 4 November 2022 Make lace and chat

Many thanks to Dianne for a wonderful slide show of the 2016 Lace Guild Exhibition.  Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and we are hoping to arrange a similar event next year with Dianne.

Our next meeting of Preston Lacemakers will take place on Saturday 4 November 2022.  This will be an opportunity to make lace and chat.  Remember to bring examples of your work to show on the display table.  It is lovely to see how talented our members are and to be inspired by their ideas.  Non-members are welcome to join us for a small visitors fee, which includes hot drinks and biscuits.

Next Meeting: Saturday 1 October Talk with photographs by Dianne Derbyshire: Lace Guild Exhibition Lace

Our next meeting takes place at New Longton Village Hall on Saturday 1 October 2022.  Dianne Derbyshire will give a talk, with photographs, on the exhibits to the Lace Guild Exhibitions.  The meeting commences at 12 noon and Dianne will start her talk at about 1.30.  Non-members are welcome to attend.  A small visitors fee is charged, which includes hot drinks and biscuits.

Next Meeting: Saturday 13 August 2022 PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

Our next meeting is at 12 noon at New Longton Village Hall on Saturday, 13 August 2022.  Please note the change of date.  This will be a meeting for us to make lace and chat.  Remember that we shall also have the 'All our own work' display.  Please bring any items of your work, lace and other crafts, to put on the display table.

If you are interested in lace but not a member, why not come along to the meeting and see what we do.  Members normally bring their own lunch and a cup for a hot drink, though spare cups are available.  Hot drinks and biscuits are provided and there are shops locally if you need to buy lunch. You will be made very welcome.