Our Jubilee themed competition closing date for entries is 27 May at 12 noon. I would like to introduce you to a new award – the Chairman’s Choice Cup. It’s the winner’s to keep along with a jazzy red rosette to wear with pride when you go shopping or to your next meeting! Criteria for winning are you have to enter a class for WI members in this competition, and Marj likes your entry. It’s that simple, you enter – she likes what you did – you win. You don’t have to be placed first, just have an entry that whilst sticking to the rules, catches her eye. Also, worth noting, Marj is not judging any WI members’ classes, only the children and the WI Supportive Husband / Wife / Partner (WISH/P/W) classes, so it’s an open contest. Seek out the entry form or download one from our web page and get making.
Please make sure your entries for the Queen’s Jubilee competition themed day are in; hopefully we have a class for just about everybody, please give us your support.
You will have time – just, if you are to apply for a place on the food demo day run by Sue Malloy, where she will show us there is ‘more to salad than lettuce!’ – prepare to be educated!
Places are available on the food and flowers combined day on 16 July where you will spend the morning being creative with flowers then descend the stairs of Cresswell House to be greeted by the delicious aromas of the seasonal light lunch prepared to revive you after a morning’s work! Details in last mailing.
Also, I am thrilled to give you the information for some upcoming events starting with a Bread making Demo Monday 8 August 10 for 10:30 Cresswell House. You will be greeted with a hot drink and biscuits then on the dot of 10:30 move into the Demo kitchen to watch and enjoy the near magical creation of a variety of breads. The baker will be the very experienced talented food creator Kevin Johnson, who started his food career many years ago and has been responsible for creating fantastic food for everyone from The Royal Navy to the schools and colleges with many points in between. In the demo you will see all the stages of creating beautiful warm aromatic breads and you will be able to ask questions about what you see as well as take notes if you wish. Provided with this demo will be a full recipe sheet to take away. Then once the whole room is filled with that divine smell of warm breads you will be given the opportunity, in true Cresswell House style, to have a taste.
This demo will give you floury baps, Rosemary & cheese tear and share as well as sesame seed rolls. What a way to spend a morning! On this occasion the demo in NOT SUITABLE for those members with gluten, cheese, milk, egg intolerances. Closing date – noon on 19 July. Cost is £15 per member.
Next step crochet Cresswell House 31 August 2022 10 for 10:30 start until 12:30 approx.
Join the very talented and excellent teacher in the mystic art of next step crochet. Learn the near magic skill of turning a length of wool into a beautiful piece adorned with a flower. Anne Meakin is our new tutor but has had years of teaching those who want to learn but say they can’t do it. Learn how to move on from the long chain of crochet you learn at basic level. This second step, 2 hour focussed session, will give you hints tips and genuine skill acquisition that will give you the boost to tackle more complex patterns. Join us at Cresswell House on Wednesday 31 August with unlimited tea and coffee, as let’s be honest, learning is hard work! The picture is what you will aim for. Class is limited in numbers to give each person attention help and support. Closing date – Tuesday 16 August at noon. Priced a £15.
Next step knitting Wednesday August 31 10 for 10:30 start until 2pm approx.
Why not come to Cresswell House on a Wednesday morning and learn from a very skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced tutor, Marian Fairless. Learn how to convert a ball of wool into a sampler of more complex knitting which will have a variety of stitches on it, see the picture above.
You will have guidance about what the complex pattern codes are and how to make them happen, so bring a notebook and pen to aid your memory.
You may want to bring a packed lunch as this class runs until 2pm, and, as I have said before, learning is hard work. However, unlimited tea and coffee will be available to keep you going. For this class you will need to come with a pair of UK 8 / 4mm knitting needles, a cable needle and a 50g ball of double knit or Aran wool. Please cast on 41 stitches and knit 4 rows of single rib starting with P1, K1. Numbers are limited so you get the best experience.
Priced at £15 each. Closing date – noon on Tuesday 16 August
Moving on to later in the year – the much awaited return of Victoria Connor from the Willow Barn who is going to take us through the creation of willow spheres either for indoors or out – what size will you choose? Bring a packed lunch, some sturdy gloves and apron and be prepared to do better than you did when we filled the Federation Office with willow pigs. More information to follow.
And as the work never ends for Federation Committees, the Commonwealth Games themed September Competition Day show schedule will be out next month, so more chances to win the rosettes! But that’s still to come … hope to see you at one of our events if not more.
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