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May 2015 - The Open Day

17/5/2015

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It was an early start for the committee as they set up the hall for the Open Day. Luckily some extra help of a husband proved very useful. The tables for the day school and workshop work were set up, together with one for the travelling books. 


 There was also a table for something special that we had been working towards over the last few months. Everyone in Preston Embroiderers Guild had been embroidering 4" x 6" postcards, one for each of the last 60 years. These were to be displayed on our 60th Anniversary boards which will eventually be sewn together, when completed,  to become a book.
The cafe tables with tablecloths and lovely table decorations were arranged, the latter being made by Irene. The raffle was run by Kath Howarth and the shop was hosted by Syliva and Barbara. 
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After the notices were given at 10:00 am, the open day began.

Throughout the day there was a flow of people who showed an interest in the demonstrations, admiring our work and who also said that they were moved by our exhibits.
Visitors talked to members and enjoyed a cup of coffee and cake served by members of the Guild. It was a lovely few hours for all of us. Hopefully some more prospective members for the Guild will show an interest.
Visitors and members alike wrote comments in a visitor's book. Some being amazed at the diversity of work being displayed. As they mentioned that they found it so interesting to see that being a member of the Embroiderers Guild, wasn't just about hand embroidery. As you can see by some of the photographs of our work.

We also drew our raffle and here of some of the winners receiving their prizes.
At 2:00 pm the tables were cleared and the buffet arrived for our 60th Anniversary tea, invited Guests, Embroidery Guild members and relatives from previous years plus Val Coleshaw, the NW regional chair, joined us.

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Val Coleshaw had brought a handmade
gift to be given as a prize, in honour of 
our 60th Anniversary, which was presented
by Dee.

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Mary Holden and Beryl Carr, two of our longest serving members,
said a few words about their memories of the Guild in Preston.

Then it was time for drinks and the buffet.



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Finally, Sandie and Dee cut the 60th celebration cake,
baked by Brenda Monkhouse

Our wonderful and productive day had come to and end.

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