‘Flying Fingers’ is Crowlas & Ludgvan WI’s stitch and chat group A
group where you can work on your own UFO (unfinished project) in the
company of others who also enjoy ‘stitching’ .
There is a £2 hostess fee to cover refreshments.
Please bring your own packed lunch.
If you can’t stop for the whole day, just come along for an hour or two.
For further information please contact:
Beth Marshall on 01736 741352, or email bethmarshallpz@btinternet.com
News
April Monthly Meeting
The April meeting Crowlas and Ludgvan W I brought speaker Juliet Taylor to the Murley Hall for a fascinating talk on upholstering the Houses of Parliament. As an interior designer, Juliet was able to give members a unique perspective on the red and green of the Houses of Commons and Lords in the Palace of Westminster from behind the scenes. This month’s competition, for a handmade cushion, brought a record number of entries, and an array of colourful handicrafts was put on display.
April Walk
Once again the weather was perfect for the circular walk from Scorrier. The countryside looked very fresh with wild flowers and new growth on the trees.
We were delighted that 3 members and 1 husband joined us for the first time – hopefully this will encourage more husbands, partners and friends to join us in May.
The 5 mile walk took us through woodland, farmland,small hamlets, past old mines and skirted industrial areas. The quiet roads, lanes and tracks eventually joined the Portreath to Devoran old tramway. Twice we crossed 2 high bridges over the busy A30 – a reminder of modern life! As usual we ended the morning with food and a well earned rest at The Fox and Hounds. (Report by Shirley. Photos by Pat)
Bookbinding Workshop
Members of Crowlas and Ludgvan W I were joined by ladies from Zennor, Helston and Godolphin W I at The Murley Hall in Ludgvan today for a Bookbinding Workshop. Tutor Nina Fenner brought along numerous examples of her work and instructed everyone step by step to produce their own book using a variety of materials. Thank you to Val for organising the day and supplying the delicious cake!
More information about Nina can be found on her website. Click here for details: Nina Fenner
Flying Fingers
Do you like sewing, knitting and crocheting ?
Do you have any hand sewing UFO’s (unfinished projects) ?
Would you like to join a friendly sew and chat group with the ‘usual’ WI refreshments?
If so then please do come along to Wyevale Garden Centre Restaurant at 10.30am, on the 24th April 2017 to discuss the future of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI’s ‘Flying Fingers’.
If you are interested but can’t make this date please contact Beth Marshall on 01736 741352 or bethmarshallpz@btinternet.com to register your interest.
Book Club
In March the Book Club met to discuss ‘The One in a Million Boy’ by Monica Wood. The book is described as being for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and think about how extraordinary ordinary life can be. It was enjoyed by all and was given an overall score of 8/10. To add to the atmosphere of the evening Kathy made an extremely unusual cake as written about in the novel. Click the link to see the recipe and try it for yourself. Tomato Spice Cake. Members declared it delicious.
Daisy Day
Members of Crowlas and Ludgvan W I were joined by Gillian from St Buryan W I for a day of creative stitchery with tutor Jane Powell. Jane took the ladies step by step through the design and making process of a three dimensional embroidered Echinacea flower. Everyone finished the day an expert in working French Knots and enthused by the novel way of combining thread and ribbon embroidery. Many thanks to Val for organising the workshop and for baking a delicious cake.
For more photos click here
Coffee with Donna
Radio Cornwall’s Donna Birrell came to The Murley Hall, Ludgvan this morning to see what the local community has to offer. Crowlas and Ludgvan had a stall in the hall to highlight some of the interesting things that our members get up to both in the monthly meetings and on the various workshops and special interest groups in which we participate.
Welcome New President
Monday 20th March brought the Annual Meeting for Crowlas and Ludgvan WI. Annual reports were distributed to members and a new President was elected. Outgoing President Helen Kestle, who has served for the past three years, handed over to Alison Latham who was chosen by members in a secret ballot. Committee roles were duly filled with the following offices being filled: Vice Presidents – Kathleen Merrett, Pat Gloyn, Secretary – Shirley Battle, Treasurer – Diane Curnow. 
Crowlas & Ludgvan WI members have a stab at needle felting!
Ten members of Crowlas & Ludgvan WI got together at the Murley Hall today for a day of needle felting.
From complete beginners to the more experienced, everyone got stuck in with their needles and fleece to produce beautiful items. Tutor Jo McIntosh guided us through the basics, then the stabbing of the fleece began, with only a few pricked fingers along the way.
Starting with small flat pieces, our confidence grew and we progressed to 3D animals including several ladybirds, hedgehogs, chicks and even a little pig.
Many thanks to Val for organising the workshop and for the delicious cake.
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