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SPRING NEWSLETTER 2024
28th April
It's been a busy time at the Shed since the New Year. A very warm welcome to all of the lovely new ladies who have joined us. Lesley has been leading us in some fantastic creative art projects and Shelley has been teaching us all the art of needle-felting.
We also had inspiration from the Robson Green's Weekend Escapes TV programme when he tried his hand at making clay fish. Robson, you have nothing on our talented ladies who produced wonderful glazed fish of every shape and colour.
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We are nearly ready to send another consignment of baby bundles to Ukraine. We are short of hand-knitted baby jackets. If you're able to help, we have wool and needles at the Shed.
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So, I'll get some photos posted as soon as I can, and I'll look forward to see you all on Wednesday. See ya, Judy x
TROWBRIDGE TOWN CORONATION CELEBRATIONS 2023
4 May 2023
In the last 3 months, we've made over 600 knitted and crochet flowers to help decorate Trowbridge town centre for the Coronation celebrations and on Tuesday 2 May a group of us installed them all.
UPDATE: THE SPRING FLOWER FESTIVAL 2022
28Â May 2022
What an amazing weekend we had in the setting of the beautiful Holy Trinity Church Centre, resplendent in metres of bunting, silk roses and swags of white wisteria. The doors opened at 10:30am on Saturday 30th April,  and a warm welcome given by our Mayor Cllr Denise Bates.  The stream of visitors over the weekend browsed the stalls of local artisan crafters, and enjoyed mouth-watering refreshments in our cafe before heading off with home.  See the full report on the Spring Flower Festival Page.
SPRING FLOWER FESTIVAL 2022
30 April and 1st May 10:30am - 4pm
We are looking forward to hosting the first ever Spring Flower Festival in Trowbridge at Holy Trinity Church Centre.  The event will be opened by our Mayor, Cllr Denise Bates.  Stalls available £10 per day (discounted for members of the Women's Shed).  Hilperton Nursery Will be selling a range of their beautiful Spring plants.  Refreshments.  More info to follow.
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2021 ST JAMES'
30 November - 4 December 2021
We’ve been making dolly-peg angels and shepherds, and Jenny has been knitting sheep with rainbow blankets to decorate our tree for the wonderful Christmas Tree Festival over at St James’ Church. Our theme is "While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night."  There are sixty trees from local churches, businesses, schools and community groups.  Admission is free. Refreshments and programmes are available for a small donation.  The money raised is being given to Breakthrough Homeless Day Centre who help the homeless and the charity, Stand By Me, a charity which helps children in need overseas.
WEAVERS MARKET
13 November and 12th December 2021
We are having a stall at the Weavers Market to raise funds for the Women's Shed. Â We will be selling handmade cards and crafts. Â It would be great if some of our members could help on the stall.
LINK WITH THE MEN'S SHED
30th September 2021
The Men's Shed welcomes you to their workshop and will provide a tutor for a group of four, so if you're interested, please speak to the Team and we will make a list and arrange a slot for you.
They charge £3.50 per session to cover their costs plus materials. For example, to make a bird box will cost you £2.50 for the wood and screws.
LAUNCH AND TASTER DAY
29th September 2021
It was great to welcome you all to the Taster Day. We hope you were inspired to think about what you might like to try out, or to bring your own project next time.
It's £2.50 a week including refreshments. We try to make as many materials as possible free of charge and will let you know the cost of any additional materials for any projects.