April Newsletter 2025

Mar 30
3 min read

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Meeting Roundup

Last month at our AGM Shelagh thanked both the committee and members for their work and support during the past year. Jan read the Secretaries report of events that happened during the year. Debbie gave the treasurer's report and took questions about the report. The committee was unanimously voted to remain in office and Alison Fawcett was voted onto the committee to take the role of minutes secretary.

Next meeting: Wednesday 2 April 7.30pm Macrame and Plant Swap.

Macrame - please bring 3 pegs to hold the threads and a ruler at least 6”/15 cm

Plant swap - if you have any unwanted house or outdoor plants, bring them along and exchange them for something different! Those allotmenteers among us may have a few too many seedlings - just label what you bring, and feel free to add a few tips about caring for the plant. Even unwanted seed packets can find a new home. And if your plant is too big to bring? Maybe it's still in the ground! Write a description and leave your name - maybe someone else would love that shrub that has got too large for your garden. Please transport your plants in containers which don't drip soil or muddy water through the building.

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Cake Rota

Ann Dungworth
Sue McCauley

NB: If you are unable to come on the day and are on the cake rota, please let Jan/Carolyn know asap.

Craft Corner

some people are continuing to make bears for Sheffield Family court, Jan is experimenting with other small knitted figures as an alternative
we are still making Smoothie hats for the Big knit closing date July 2025
we continue to look ahead to next winter’s Christmas markets and will continue to produce scarves, hats and fingerless mittens for sale

We have decided to trial meeting on alternate Friday afternoons in our houses rather than at Laycocks.

NB: Anyone needing the venue details for Friday afternoons please contact Jan.

Next meeting: Friday 28 March 1.30 - Jan’s house Monday 31 March - 7.30 Robin Hood Pub Millhouses.

All Craft and Natter dates for 2025 are now published on the Events Calendar on the front page of The Forge website

Book Group

This month's The Lost Book shop by Evie Woods. We thought it was well written but some parts didn’t ring true, eg the tattoo not being seen by husband. Lots going on - could’ve been 2/3 books. Some didn’t like the magic involved.

6.5 score 'Marmite' book

NB: The book swap/sale at monthly meetings will now be £1 donation in the honesty box
Next meeting: Wednesday 16 April 7.30 Laycocks - The Seal Woman's gift by Sally Magnusson

Book Group meetings - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Laycocks Sports Club. For full details see Upcoming Books

Social Events

Saturday - 22 March we visited Edensor Tea Rooms on the Chatsworth Estate for Afternoon Tea. Sadly some people were unable to make it on the day due to illness and car breakdown en route. The promised rain held off to allow a short walk and a look round the church and churchyard before sitting down to a lovely afternoon tea.

Social Events this month

Saturday - 5 April 10.30am - 2.30pm Thornbridge Hall & gardens + cream tea. (Fully booked + waiting list 1) - please look at the whats app group and sort out car shares
Thursday -10 April - 7pm - 10 pm Mexican/Italian meal. Dos Amigos - please look at the whats app group and send your menu preferences to Gill asap. Please bring cash for a tip on the night
Thursday - 24 April - 6pm - 8 pm Another monument walk - meet at University tram stop, upper Hanover street. A 2 mile circular walk - with uphill & down hill sections.

For future events see Upcoming Social Events book online or at the Social Events Desk

Charity

Our Charity for the coming year will be Heeley City Farm. Members of the committee will be meeting with representatives of The Farm to discuss how we can help and to plan a visit.