Next Meeting 7 January 2012

Our next meeting will be on Saturday 7 January 2012 - yes 2012!! - where did 2011 go?!!.  This will be an open meeting, giving you the opportunity to make progress on your own projects.  New people, as always, are welcome.  It is £1 to visit (for up to 3 meetings) or £10 per annum to join.  Remember, members, that this is your last opportunity to let the secretary know of any items you wish to add to the agenda for the AGM, which will be held on 3 March 2012.  We would also appreciate volunteers for various posts for 2012/13.  A list will be available at the January meeting.  We look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year.

Great Christmas Party

Thanks to everyone who came to the Christmas Party last Saturday.  We had great food, lots of chatting and laughing and some challenging Christmas quizzes - I didn't know that the carol 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' was symbolic!! .  Everyone went home with a gift from Secret Santa and a Christmas card and present from Preston Lacemakers.  Hope everyone has a great Christmas.

Christmas Party 3 December 2011

We shall be holding our Christmas Party on 3 December.  Remember to bring cutlery, crockery, a contribution to the Jacob's  Join and a gift to the value of £3.00.  It's a 'reet good do' so come along.  If you are not a member yet, please contact pestonlacemakers@yahoo.com first.

Next Meeting 5 November 2011

Our next meeting takes place at Penwortham United Reformed Church Hall on 5 November.  This will be an Open Meeting for members to bring their own lace.  If you are interested in making lace, we would love to see you, so come along.

Lacing Snakes - Harris Museum 27 Oct 2011

Are you between 7 and 12 years of age and would like to make a lace snake?

Members of Preston Lacemakers will be helping children to make snakes in Lace at the 'Lacing Snakes' event for children aged from 7 - 12 years old.  The event will be held at the Harris Museum in Preston on Thursday afternoon, 27 October, from 1.30 to 3.30.  Booking is essential, please phone the museum on 01772 905414 if you are interested.  You can find out more about the Harris Museum by clicking here.

Preston Arts Festival to 16 October

If you have not been already, why not pop into the Minster of St John in Church Street Preston and see the exhibition, part of Preston Arts Festival.  The exhibition includes embroidery, photography and art in addition to Lace.  You may even get the opportunity to have a go at making lace.  Refreshments are available.  You can find more information at www.prestonarts.com/Festival.htm.

Great Northern Quilt Show - First Prize for Group Quilt

We won first prize in our section at the Great Northern Quilt Show at Harrogate in September.  Well done everyone.  See more details by clicking here.