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North Downs Lacemakers was set up in 1980 by a group of local lacemakers, initially meeting in members' homes, and took its name from the area in which they met. As the group expanded other premises were used. The Fritillary was chosen as the group's logo, as it grows wild in the locality.

We are a friendly group of lacemakers and welcome members of all ages. Our members include beginners, teachers and authors who make bobbin and needle lace of all types, traditional and modern. We welcome visitors of any standard of lace making to our meetings.

Our programme of monthly meetings includes talks, mini-workshops, 'Make Lace' evenings and a Christmas Party. We meet on the second Thursday of each month (zoom meetings January and February) at the Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR (in Waitrose car park - building immediately on left) from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. We hold a monthly raffle, and have goods, including membership badges, with our logo on for sale. Members may borrow books from our well stocked Library.

The North Downs Lacemakers Annual Lace Day 2025 will be held on the 27th September 2025 (FROM 10:30 TO 16:00) at Tringham Hall, Benner Lane, West End, GU24 9JP. (2 miles from M3 J3).

An information leaflet giving details can be downloaded here.

Our speaker will be - Veronica Isaac - Dress in the Age of Austen.

Our suppliers will be:-

• General Supplier - Mainly Lace/
• Bobbin maker - Sarah Jones

The North Downs Lacemakers Annual Lace Day 2026 will be held on the 26th September 2026 (FROM 10:30 TO 16:00) at Tringham Hall, Benner Lane, West End, GU24 9JP. (2 miles from M3 J3).

An information leaflet giving details will be made available later in the year.