The Link Age Event our mid month meeting too!

Hi Folks

Well what a day I had -busy or what!
The run up to the big day meant regular meetings and then meetings almost daily. I went over and secured the area for SpinDyeWeavers and sorted out the whole room for the others too.
On the day in the workshop areas we had Christine Hales, a lovely American lady who paints 'icons', using traditional pigments, egg tempura and gold leaf. Pauline Cook an artist, who not only did a starters drawing class but did some old time dancing too. Mark Newman from Woodwork 4 Men, completed the line up, with his beautifully made childrens toys, bird boxes and handmade wooden items. Quite a select group and soo friendly.
In the long corridor there were, some displays of quilting from the Golden Agers an Afro-Carribean group, also some wonderful photo's from two local groups and watercolours from two local gents.
In the main room there was constant action from food, Somali Lamb in tomato, Somali fish, Curried Goat, loads of cakes and desserts. There was singing from 2 choirs, keep fit dancing, Tablah drumming and singing from India and stalls showing various items. Art from various people decorated the walls.
SpinDyeWeavers was of course well represented by Chris, Gill and myself. We had a good day, and were asked by very interested people about spinning and weaving, the fibre we use and also the mechanics of the wheels. I had two young Afro-Carribean brothers, one who had a go using my wheel, and both very happy wearing 'wristlets' of wool.
All in all a great day out, very tiring and I ached all over, but very pleased for the groups that it all went so well. Here are some photo's of the day.

That's all for now folks.


Hug

Keith