November Newsletter
- Nov 7
- 4 min read
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Meeting Roundup
At our October meeting we played a variety of board and card games, some of which were relaxing and easy to play, whilst others taxed our brains a bit. Carolyn offered to teach a small group to play Whist which seemed to go very well.
Next meeting: Wednesday 12 November will be Festive Origami
Cake Rota:
Kate D
Carolyn K
Louise M
Gail I
Liz W-F
NB: There is no cake rota for the December Christmas meeting, therefore there will be signing sheet available at the November meeting for people to sign up to bring either
something savoury or sweet.
Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday 25 November 7.30 Laycocks. This is an additional meeting.
Next Fundraiser: Saturday 22 November Terminus road 10. 30 - 3.30 set up from 9.00 onwards. We shall be selling cakes, biscuits etc and crafts.
There will be two signing up sheets at the November meeting one for ‘makes & bakes’ and the other for volunteers to help on the day.
Craft Corner
We continue to make things to sell at the Christmas market, -please bring any thing to the November meeting or to Terminus road on the 22 November.
Jessops has put out a new appeal for baby hats, mitten and bootees ready for Christmas any items will be put on their Christmas tree and will be distributed over the Christmas period and during January. If you could temporarily halt making blankets and make hats, mittens or bootees we will get them to Louise before Christmas and again in January.
Jan has the wool stash should you require wool or patterns.
We have sent the first 13 fabric squares to Jessops Gynaecology Unit, as requested by Louise for bereaved families and have more in the process of making.
You do not have to come to knit and natter meetings to join in with our charity knitting, contact Jan for patterns etc for our WIPs.
Next meeting:
Friday 7 November - 1.30 Heather
Monday 10 November - 7.30 Robin Hood Pub Millhouses.
Friday 21 November - 1.30 - Jenny
Monday 24 November - 7.30 Robin Hood Pub Millhouses
Friday 5 December - 1.30 pm - Jan
Monday 8 December -7 . 30 Robin Hood Pub Millhouses.
NB: If anyone needs to know the location of a meeting please contact Jan either by text or email.
If you enjoy crafting of any type you are most welcome to join us, or if you don't want to craft just come for a relaxing afternoon/evening chat!.
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 book was How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley. The book was a light-hearted book that was an easy read. Like Katy said, the end felt a bit rushed. Some people struggled with it as it was too light-hearted and felt it had little substance. Others thought it was a great pick me up. As a group we compared it to two previous reads - The lido and the people on platform 5 . All the books had a similar basic storyline. This book scored 7/10
Next meeting: Wednesday 19 November - Laycocks
Next Months book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Book Group Christmas meal Thursday 27 November 6.30 Ferdinandos Meadowhead.
Book Group meetings - 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm at Laycocks Sports Club. For full details see Upcoming Books
October Social Events
Coffee morning: We enjoyed a hot drink and a scone at Martha Herritage, with lots of chatting and laughter.
Supper Club: A lovely meal provided at The Crown Inn Totley, the steak was reported to be very good. Another night will be arranged in February.
Quiz Night: Quiz night at The Robin Hood Pub Millhouses, went down very well and another one is planned for January
Social Events
As Social Events have grown we have decided to give them their own space rather than overload the general monthly news roundup. These updates will be emailed as necessary.
In the meantime, be prepared and complete the online Social Events Declaration form that must be filled in by anyone wishing to take part in an event. The Declaration can be completed online (you'll find it on the members page), or alternatively it can be completed during a monthly meeting.
For future events see Upcoming Social Events book online or at the Social Events Desk
Charity
Heeley City Farm have received a donation of £145.95 , which was the proceeds of our stall at their summer fair. We will continue to support the farm until the end of next September to bring our donations in line with the annual financial examination by SYFWI.
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