Meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month in Marwood Church Hall 2023. 

We are always looking for new members and as you know they can be assured of a warm welcome so please forward this message to anyone who you think may want to join us. They can attend as a visitor while they make up their minds.   

Visitors are very welcome. For more information please contact Margaret on 01271 344433.

MARWOOD LADIES PROGRAMME 2023               (subject to change)

THURS 2^ND FEB TALK ABOUT BARNSTAPLE ALMSHOUSES AT 2PM AT MARGARET POVER’S HOUSE, THE OLD RECTORY, OPPOSITE MARWOOD HILL GARDENS.

WED 15^TH FEB LUNCH AT ASHFORD GARDEN CENTRE CAFÉ AT 12.30

THRS 2^ND MARCH TALK ABOUT SLEEP AT 2PM AT HILARY BIGGE’S HOUSE, MARWOOD HOUSE OPPOSITE MARWOOD CHURCH

SAT 11^TH MARCH QUEENS THEATRE, SHERLOCK HOLMES AT 2.30 TICKETS £16 EACH – GUESTS WELCOME

WED 22^ND MARCH LUNCH AT FREMINGTON QUAY AT 12.30

THURS 6^TH APRIL TALK ABOUT NORTH DEVON COASTLINE AT 2.30 IN MARWOOD CHURCH HALL - VISITORS WELCOME

APRIL NO LUNCH EASTER

THURS 4^TH MAY TALK ABOUT BELLRINGING AT 2.30 IN MARWOOD CHURCH

WED 24^TH MAY LUNCH IN MARWOOD HILL GARDENS AT 12.30

THURS 1^ST JUNE MARWOOD LADIES IN CHURCH HALL AT 2.30 SPEAKER - Alastair Campbell a volunteer with the Read Easy group in Exeter

Outing - On Mon 12th June we have been invited to visit the Barnstaple Alms Houses in Litchdon Street. It is 11am at the Alms Houses. Afterwards we will go for a light lunch at Queen Anne's Cafe on the Strand. I have to give the number of visitors to the Alms Houses so please tell Angela by Thurs 8th if you would like to go and if you require transport.  

Lunch - Our mid-month lunch will be on 21st June at Storm in a Tea Cup at Watermouth Cove. The cafe gets very busy so we must reserve tables so please let me know by 19th if you are joining us and if you need transport or can offer transport.  

Our meeting in July is on Wednesday 5th and will be a garden party for members. It will be a cream tea in Hilary's garden at Marwood House.  

JULY NO LUNCH SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

THURS  3^RD AUGUST MARWOOD LADIES IN MARWOOD HILL GARDENS AT 3PM

THURS 7^TH SEP AGM AT 2.30 IN CHURCH

REPORT

Leader's report - at Margaret's request Angela read out a list of Marwood Ladies speakers, outings and events between Sep 2022 and August 2023.

Treasure's report - in Carol's absence Angela informed the members that annual income had exceeded expenditure. W had paid out £505 in hall, speaker and admin expenses but had paid in £716 in fees and subs. Therefore we do not have to increase our annual subs or meeting fees for 2023/2024. With the money carried over from last year we have a total of £661 in the bank excluding any subs paid for 2023/24. However, costs will increase next year and we already know that speaker fees are increasing to cover petrol and other expenses etc. Annual subs £15, members meeting fees £2 and visitors £4.

Sue proposed a vote of thanks be recorded to Carol for her efficient account keeping for the group.

Secretary's report - Angela gave a list of Speakers and topics already booked for the next year including Willow Weaving and the Basket Makers Association, Paper Conservation, David Pepper reading Christmas themed poetry , Lace Making, A Ranger from Torrington Common, Soap Making, Music & Wellbeing and Chair of the Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

A vote of thanks was proposed by Topsy for the work carried out by Margaret and Angela for their work on behalf of the group.

Margaret P - Leader, Angela - Secretary, Carol - Treasurer - Sue proposed and Hilary seconded that all continue for a further year. Voted unanimously.

Consultation paper
Meeting changes- meetings will now start at 2pm throughout the year.

Refreshment - three ladies will provide sandwiches, cake, tea or coffee at each meeting as previously. The ladies will be offered £3 each towards the cost and no meeting fee will be charged. Angela will draw up a list of the ladies able to make and help with teas and try to combine current capabilities.

AGM closed at 2.55

September Meeting

Advent tea quiz - as well as the usual Famous Faces Quiz we want to guess who our own local famous faces are so please let Angela have a photo of you as a baby or young person. The photos will be copied and retuned to you. photos to Angela by or before our November meeting please.

Our next meeting is on 5th October at 2.00 when Lucy Turner will demonstrate Willow Weaving and we can try our hand at making willow stars. Lucy will illustrate her talk with a slides and have examples of her work for sale. Cash or cheques only. Lucy will also talk about the Basket Weavers Association
Raffle will be provided by Serena

New Year Celebration lunch at Imperial Hotel on Sat 27th January. 12.30 for 1pm. To secure the booking Angela will reserve a table for 16 and pay the deposit (£10 non-refundable) tomorrow (8th Sep) but will add names up to 30th December.

New Members Welcome 

 Contact Angela 01271 376744

     On 3rd Nov 2022 Liz from Harvest Moon gave a very successful talk  about quilting and patchwork.  The photos below are some of her work and her contact details.