Despite the rain, we had a good turnout for the Great Cornish Cake Bake in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. Members donated beautiful home-baked cakes and lots of people came along for a chance to chat and raise funds for a worthwhile cause. Many thanks to all the volunteers, cake makers and those who gave contributions.
We raised a total of £117 – well done to everyone!
This Saturday – 6th May – Cake Sale in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care – 10am – 12pm at Pro-Line Windows, Jelbert Way, Penzance. All Welcome. (Cake donations can be dropped off from 9am)
‘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
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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
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.
