Our Meetings

Monthly Meetings
First Monday in the  month, 2pm to 4pm, doors open at 1:30, except Bank Holidays when the meeting takes place on the following Monday and August which is an outing.
Free to members, £5 for visitors (limited to 3  visits).
The format is mostly well known speakers, sometimes our own members, who will give a formal talk, sharing their experiences and expertise. Followed by tea and biscuits. The meeting concludes with a business meeting of branch notices and information.
Well known traders also come to some of our meetings.
Our well stocked library of books, DVDs and video is open for you to borrow items for a small fee. We also have some equipment which can be loaned.

Tutor-Led-Workshops
Usually, but not always, the first Tuesday in the month, 9:30am to 4.30pm.  Often presented by Monday's speaker.
£30 branch  members, £35 visitors - payable in advance at time of booking. Bring your own lunch.
Professionally tutored, practical sessions to learn new techniques or new approaches to a range of skills.  List of requirements provided by the tutor.

In-house Workshops
When there is no Speaker Workshop, there are In-house Tutor workshops from 9.30am to 4.30pm. See Programme for dates
Branch members only - £30. Payable in advance at time of booking. Bring your own lunch. List of requirements provided by the tutor.

Informal Stitch Days
Last Monday in the month, 9.45am to 3pm (note new finishing time)
£3.00 for the day. Coffee and tea provided. Bring your own lunch.
An informal stitch day for members (and their friends). Bring your stitching, hand or machine. An opportunity to share with other members of the branch. 
Stitch day has also become the venue for working on the Prospect Hospice Textile project. This project is being led by Margaret Heath and will take many hours of stitching to complete. Everyone's skills are valued. Please come and support our branch to complete this worthwhile community venture. If you are unable to come to stitch day but would like to be involved, please see Margaret at one of our meetings for a pre-printed fabric and thread pack. She is happy to provide instruction for the less confident of us.

Design to Stitch Course
Tuesday once a month for registered participants, 9:30am to 4.30pm. 
£140 payable in advance. Bring your own lunch.
This is a 6 session structured course tutored by Chris Cook starting in October for those members of all levels of experience who wish to further their embroidery skills. Chris is a qualified City and Guilds Tutor. A list of requirements is provided.

Young Embroiderers Group
Young Embroiderers sessions, for children aged 5 - 17, are held during school holidays and at half terms, 10am to 3pm.
£7:50 per session, plus £10 annual subscription to the Embroiderers Guild, HQ.  A packed lunch is required.
Under 8's should be accompanied by a parent or relative for at least half of the session. A wide range of textile related skills are covered.  All materials required for the projects are provided.

The annual YE membership can be paid by Paypal at www.youngembroiderers.com/register

Branch Equipment
Members wishing to hire any of the equipment (to be collected and returned on a Stitch Day) are required to please make a booking with the Equipment Secretary, Chris Cook. Cost £5 per month.

When required all equipment is available for members to use (Free Of Charge) on Stitch Days and at Workshops – please ensure it is securely packed away in the cupboard after use. When available, an updated list will be displayed on the Notice Board.