MAY MEETING – THE WOMEN’S GROUP LEARN ABOUT LIVING IN TOBAGO We had an extremely interesting talk on Wednesday 3rd May from Stephanie Parkes about the time she and her family lived on the Caribbean island of Tobago. She began by showing us where it actually is situated by drawing a sketch map of the area and […]
Newbold Women's Group
Newbold Women’s Group April 2017
APRIL MEETING – THE WOMEN’S GROUP LEARN TO TIE SCARVES! On Wednesday 5th April the Women’s Group spent a very enjoyable evening with Tracey Oldfield from Chameleon Wool Shop learning how to make the most of wearing scarves. Using our own scarves we followed Tracey’s guidance to tie both rectangular and square scarves and how […]
Newbold Women’s Group March 2017
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING We held our AGM on Wednesday 1st March in the Parish Room when 24 members attended. As Secretary I gave my report which mentioned the very varied activities we had enjoyed during the year. One of our most heartwarming talks we had had was from a representative from Good News […]
Newbold Women’s Group February 2017
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP For the February meeting we were treated to a very impressive talk and demonstration on making hessian figures by Margaret Armour. Her dexterity was admired, but the skill and imagination used made a bigger impact when we saw the wide range of figures which she had made and were for sale. These […]
Newbold Women’s Group January 2017
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP QUIZ The Women’s Group had a very enjoyable meeting on January 4th when Stuart Watkinson presented us with his “Believe It Or Not Quiz”. In spite of many answers being multiple choice none of us scored very highly but we were all rewarded for our efforts by receiving a brand new pencil […]