Events
Here is a list of events taking place in and around Stanford over the next 12 months.
Thursday
July 16th 2009
(+12 days)
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Debbie Abrahams - A Professional Finish - Part 2
TIPS TO SUCCESSFUL KNITTING AND FINISHING
Suitable for knitters who have knitted and finished garments before, but want to improve their skills.
You will be asked to do a small amount of preparation before you come to the workshop.
The finishing techniques that we will cover include:
Methods of casting on - thumb, cable, invisible.
Methods of decreasing (fully fashioning).
Shaping shoulders using short-row-shaping .
How to knit a neat two-row buttonhole.
Knitting and sewing down button/buttonhole bands.
Thursday 16th July 2009 10.30am-4.30pm
The Bullpen, Stanford in the Vale
Places are offered on a first come first served basis! These workshops have a maximum of 12 attendees.
Organised by Ruth Chester of The Little Knitting Company.
For further information and to book your place, please visit www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk or call 07980 439 587 (weekdays 9-5) |
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Wednesday
July 22nd 2009
(+18 days)
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Stanford-in-the-Vale Gardening Club
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday
July 22nd in the large hall of the Village Hall at 7.30pm.
Christina Stapely will be speaking on 'herbs to aid the gardener'.
Christine is an expert on historical herbs and a medicinal herbalist.
She has published books on herb cultivation and use.
The competition-a posy of herbs.
refreshments and a raffle.
Visitors are very welcome ( a amall entry fee)
Further information from Rosemary Packer. tel.01367 710 445 |
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Wednesday
July 29th 2009
(+25 days)
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Cast On! Knitting Group
An informal, friendly knitting and crochet group normally meeting every last Wednesday of the month.
Next meeting Wednesday 29th July at the Horse and Jockey from 7pm.
Bring along a current project, start a new one or ask us to show you how! Pattern books, needles and yarn available too.
More information: Ruth 07980 439 587 or www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk
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Thursday
October 15th 2009
(+103 days)
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Knit A Festive Project - tutored by Debbie Abrahams
*Learn how to knit with sequins and beads*
This course is suitable for knitters who can already knit and follow a basic knitting pattern. Working on a small projects for the festive table you will learn the following:
* how to get beads and sequins easily onto your yarn
* how to knit with beads and sequins using the slip stitch technique
Thursday 15th October 2009. 10.30 - 4.30pm
The Bullpen, Stanford in the Vale
For further information and to book your place (limited to 12), please visit www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk or call 07980 439 587 (weekdays 9-5) |
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Friday
November 13th 2009
(+132 days)
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Closing date for Open Art Comptition.
Stanford Art Group is holding an Open Art Competition for the residents (aged 18 years +)of Stanford and surrounding towns and villages.
A 1st prize of £50, 2nd of £40 and 3rd of £30 each with a years free membership of the Group are offered. An entry fee of £5 will be charged.
Subject matter and style will be at the artist's discretion.
Closing date will be 13th November 2009. Judging will take place on the weekend of 14/15 November 2009 at the United Reform Church, Stanford. More details from 01367 718867 or 710284 |
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