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 New Scotland Hill Primary and Nursery School,Grampian Rd, Sandhurst GU47 8NQ 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.
News and Updates
North Downs Annual Lace Day 2024
The North Downs Lacemakers Annual Lace Day 2024 will be held on the 28th September 2024 (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 - Kate Findlay - Working in Series - Artwork from Textiles.
Our suppliers are:-
- General Supplier - Harlequin Lace/
- Bobbin maker - Chris Parsons
- Textile Art - Kate Findlay.
Workshops
Please join us even if you are a complete novice. Contact Christine, if you are interested in coming along: christine.waters643@gmail.com
Meetings
MAR 14 2024 | March MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Ann Day, Topic - Is this real?. |
APR 11 2024 | April MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.AGM followed by Make Lace. |
MAY 9 2024 | May MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Sally (and Aster) - Air Ambulance / Lowlands Rescue. |
JUN 13 2024 | June MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - David Stiles – Southampton Boy Evacuee and Blitz. |
JUL 11 2024 | July MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - TBA. |
AUG 8 2024 | August MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Make Lace Evening. |
SEP 12 2024 | September MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - TBA. |
OCT 10 2024 | October MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Sarah Howard – Research Update. |
NOV 14 2024 | November MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Graham Horn – Title TBA. |
DEC 12 2024 | December MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Christmas Party. |
JAN 9 2024 | January MeetingVenue: Via Zoom, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Kate Slaughter – A Creative Journey with Colour and Texture. |
FEB 13 2024 | February MeetingVenue: Via Zoom, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - Rachel Midgley – Gawthorpe Textiles Collection. |
MAR 13 2024 | March MeetingVenue: Monteagle Community Centre,Tresham Crescent,Yateley,GU46 6FR, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.Speaker - TBA. |
Events and Shows
| None upcoming |
