Back in The Meeting House -July 2021

At last we are allowed back in the meeting house with Covid rules in place. It was so good to be back and chat with our friends. There were 18 of us and the weather was good so we could make use of the lovely garden. We brought our own refreshments as the kitchen is out of bounds at present. We have 34 members signed up in our guild and 2 new members this year. Wecome Gill and Jo! We love to have new members. Our speaker couldn't make it but never mind as we found lots to talk about! One of our new members had an impromptu spinning lesson using the guild wheel - a Louet Victoria wheel -and the rest of us were spinning and knitting.

I brought some madder roots dug up from my garden. Lots of members took some away and I hope they will grow although it might not be the correct time to replant. I've found them to be a bit of a thug and they were slowly starting to take over my garden so I've done my best to remove it all and replant a small amount in a pot. Members who took just the root - they need washing, chopping and drying in the sun and can then be stored for a long time.

We now have the summer break and meet again in September for a ply split braiding workshop with Julie Hedges. Those not wishing to join the workshop are still welcome to come along with their own projects.

Have a good summer and see you in September (or in August if you have signed up for Summer School)

Wendy

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