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
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 […]
Newbold Women’s Group December 2016
Newbold Women’s Group Carol service and Christmas party Around thirty members attended our annual Carol service on Wednesday 7th December at 7pm followed by our Christmas party in the Parish Room. This was an opportunity for the Rector to meet some members for the first time and we were pleased that Ben was able to […]
Newbold Women’s Group – November 2016
NEWBOLD WOMEN’S GROUP MEAL OUT On a chilly November evening seventeen ladies enjoyed an evening meal at The Peacock at Cutthorpe. We had a lovely room to ourselves complete with a welcoming fire. Everyone seemed very happy with both the meal and the venue and the staff were very attentive and pleasant. It was evident […]
Newbold Women’s Group Meetings September & October 2016
There was a good attendance at September’s meeting in the Parish Room, when local historian Janet Murphy gave an illustrated talk on the Black and White Buildings of Chesterfield. Apart from being an interesting subject it was also something of a nostalgia trip, as we tried to identify what some buildings were formerly used for […]