REMEMBERING VE DAY

REMEMBERING VE DAY

Jun 22, 2020 | 20192020Archive

After celebrating VE Day 75 years on some of our members have shared their memories of that very special time.

To read their wonderful accounts just

CLICK HERE

FLASH FICTION FUN

FLASH FICTION FUN

Jun 22, 2020 | 20192020Archive

During Lock-down Jude Hodges set up a Flash Fiction group.   We were invited to write a complete piece of fiction – prose or poetry – in no more than 200 words.

The creative juices flowed and there were a few regular contributors.

To read there stories just Click Here 

Lets Make Masks

Lets Make Masks

Jun 22, 2020 | 20192020Archive

DIY Fabric Mask

Materials

  • cotton fabric, tightly woven
  • 1/8″ elastic, or fabric ties

Tools

  • sewing machine and thread / but can hand sew
  • scissors
  • ruler
  • sewing pins or clips

Instructions

  1. Cut the fabric.For an adult size mask, cut 1 fabric rectangle 16″ long and 8.5″ wide. Cut 2 pieces of elastic, each 7″ long. Or, cut 4 fabric ties 18″ long.
    For a child-size mask, cut 1 fabric rectangle 14″ long and 6.5″ wide. Then, cut 2 pieces of elastic, each 6″ long.
  2. Sew the top side, with pocket opening. Fold the fabric in half, with the right sides facing.
    Sew along the 8.5″ width edge, using a 5/8″ seam allowance. Leave a 3” opening in the center of this seam to create an opening for the filter pocket, and to allow the mask to be turned right side out after sewing.
    Press the seam open. Topstitch/zig-zag stitch along both sides of the seam for a neater edge.
  3. Pin Elastic or Fabric Ties. Pin one piece of elastic to each side of the mask, one end to the top corner and one end to the bottom corner. If using fabric ties, pin one tie to each corner, with the rest of the tie sandwiched inside the two layers of fabric.
  4. Sew the Sides. Sew the sides of the facemask. Backstitch over the elastic or fabric ties to secure them.
    Clip the corners, turn the mask right side out, and press with an iron.
  5. Sew the Pleats
    Create three evenly spaced 1/2” pleats. Pin the folds in place, making sure all pleats are facing the same direction. Sew down each side to secure the pleats.
    Note: When the mask is worn, the pleats should open downwards to prevent any particles from collecting in the fold pockets.
Lost & Found

Lost & Found

Jun 13, 2020 | 20192020Archive, Drama

Once again our very own band of talented “Luvvies” have been hard at work throughout Lockdown and have written, acted, produced (all via Zoom ) and uploaded to Youtube a brand new production , called Lost and Found.
Follow the link below to be one of the first to view this “New Release” – who knows, it could go on general release any time now!
Well done to all the drama group, especially Peter Hunt who wrote it and Rita Burke , the director/ producer.