Next Meeting: 4 April 2015 Open Meeting

Thanks to all of you who attended the AGM and particularly to those who volunteered for posts. Once again the finger buffet was excellent, thanks to all members for their delicious contributions.  Carol is currently arranging to get the membership card printed so we should have those available for paid up members at the next meeting.

The next meeting takes place on 4 April 2015 and is an open meeting, so bring you lace along and have a chat, get help  and advice and be inspired by the work of others.  Anyone interested is welcome to come along and see what we do.

Next Meeting 7 March 2015: AGM and Jacob's Join Finger Buffet

Our next meeting is the AGM, to be held on Saturday 7 March.  If you have not received your AGM agenda and minutes of the last meeting, email prestonlacemakers@yahoo.com or telephone one of the committee members, as the secretary might not be available between now and the AGM.  Remember to bring some food for the Jacob's Join Finger Buffet.

The AGM is an important meeting for the group so we look forward to seeing everyone.  Visitors are welcome, as always, but will not be able to vote at the AGM.

Next Meeting 7 February 2015 Open Meeting

We had planned to have a viewing of the Contrasts DVD at our meeting on 7 February.  Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, this is no longer possible.  We shall, therefore, have an open meeting.  Bring your lace along and make lace, have a chat and see what everyone else is doing.

Next Meeting: 3 January 2015

Thank you to all for an enjoyable Christmas Party.  Once again the food was delicious and we had great fun playing the games.

Our next meeting is an open meeting on Saturday 3 January, very soon after the New Year.  The secretary will be taking motions for the AGM and nominations for the committee and other posts within Preston Lacemakers.  This will be your last chance to put any motions to the AGM but the open meeting afterwards will consider any other business on the day.

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a happy, peaceful and healthy New Year.

Christmas Party 6 December 2014

Our next meeting is the Christmas Party.  Remember to bring some food for the Jacob's Join, your own crockery, cutlery, glass, cup and, if you want to be sure of a cold drink, something to drink.  Tea and coffee will be available as usual.  Remember to bring a gift to the value of £5.00.

Thanks to Dianne Derbyshire for teaching us how to make Chinese Lanterns at the last meeting.  All those taking part thoroughly enjoyed the session, some making more than one lantern.

Next Meeting: 1 November 2014 Chinese Lanterns Workshop with Dianne Derbyshire

Thanks to Alison Fleming for a fascinating talk in October on porcelain dolls and for bringing an excellent range of her beautiful work for members to see.

At our meeting on 1 November 2014, we shall have a workshop making Chinese Lanterns with Dianne Derbyshire.  All you will need are scissors.  You can see photos of the lanterns on our workshops page here.

Happy lacemaking!

Next Meeting 11 October - NOTE DATE, A WEEK LATER THAN USUAL

Thanks to all those members who brought contributions to the members display - something tangible. It was inspirational, with wonderful ideas and beautifully crafted lace.

Our next meeting takes place on 11 October, the second Saturday of the month.  The church wanted the hall on the 4 October, our usual meeting date, for the Penwortham Autumn Show.  This is the first time that Penwortham have held the show, so it would be great if people could pop along.

Alison Fleming will give a talk, exhibition and demonstration about porcelain and miniature dolls, starting at 13:30.  Non-members are welcome to join us as visitors, cost £1.00.