First it is Easter, then it is May Day Weekend then in two weeks time it will be Spring Bank Holiday. If I wasn't 'sort of' retired' I could get used to all these holidays!!
However, due to other commitments, I am having to start writing this weeks blog post early, but it is still current.
However, due to other commitments, I am having to start writing this weeks blog post early, but it is still current.
May Day Makers Market ......
The day started, dry & a bit sunny, and definately a nip in the air, we welcomed our visiting market makers to OBY.
All set up & raring to go, they, along with our resident makers, patiently waited for people to come along and see what was on offer.
Overall, it was probably OK, but not exactly bursting at the seams - perhaps post election blues!, but whatever the reason we plough on regardless.
All set up & raring to go, they, along with our resident makers, patiently waited for people to come along and see what was on offer.
Overall, it was probably OK, but not exactly bursting at the seams - perhaps post election blues!, but whatever the reason we plough on regardless.
The 'Wobbly Bodger' is coming to town!! ......
Our next visitor to OBY as part of our Courtyard Programme is 'The Wobbly Bodger' - this Saturday 11th May.
Now this promises to be something really special, and not to be missed.
Looking at his website Gary Joynt - 'The Wobbly Bodger' - says -
We are passionate about keeping alive some of the traditional heritage crafts from around the world. As the world became mechanised, production increased and heritage crafts declined in popularity giving way to modern, faster manufacturing methods.
Our intention is to keep alive some of the traditional and not so traditional heritage crafts under threat in our fast and busy world. All our products are handmade from seasoned and green wood and each item is unique and individual
I know that Gary will be putting on a good day for us, and, when I spoke to him last weekend - when he popped over to the Makers Market, if you are really good he might let you have a 'bodge'.
Now! how can you resist an offer like that!
Now this promises to be something really special, and not to be missed.
Looking at his website Gary Joynt - 'The Wobbly Bodger' - says -
We are passionate about keeping alive some of the traditional heritage crafts from around the world. As the world became mechanised, production increased and heritage crafts declined in popularity giving way to modern, faster manufacturing methods.
Our intention is to keep alive some of the traditional and not so traditional heritage crafts under threat in our fast and busy world. All our products are handmade from seasoned and green wood and each item is unique and individual
I know that Gary will be putting on a good day for us, and, when I spoke to him last weekend - when he popped over to the Makers Market, if you are really good he might let you have a 'bodge'.
Now! how can you resist an offer like that!
As well as the Wobbly Bodger on Saturday - the Creative Handmade Craft Studio are holding a book signing from 11.30am to 1pm with local author Babs Barson, who has just published a book - 'Castle Gates & Roller Skates' - a collection of poems reflecting '60's & 70's life.
Bolsover District U3A Open Day - Saturday 18th May 2019
We are looking forward to the local U3A visiting us, and showing us what they are all about. Get the date in you diary now!! -
Food & Drink Festival - 27th & 28th July 2019 - Cake Bonanza!
We have just 2 outdoor gazebo spaces left for our Cake Bonanza! which we are hosting as part of the Bolsover Food & Drink Festival in July.
If you are interested, please email us and we will send you more information.
Remember that this is a really big event in Bolsover with visitors running into their thousands over the two days of the event
If you are interested, please email us and we will send you more information.
Remember that this is a really big event in Bolsover with visitors running into their thousands over the two days of the event
Victoria Sponge - the Cake Bonanza mascot
Bricks, cement, builder ......
If you visit us over the next few days you will probably see that we are having some more repair & maintenance done. After the major work on OBY last year we are now going to get some 'smaller' jobs done to tidy up the Yard and also to allow us to provide toilet facilities on site, which we have been only too aware has been something of a difficulty.
None of the work will affect the daily operation of the Yard, but if you see a builder, give him a cheery 'Hello' & make him feel welcome - but no toilet jokes please!
None of the work will affect the daily operation of the Yard, but if you see a builder, give him a cheery 'Hello' & make him feel welcome - but no toilet jokes please!
The Fabric Den Workshops ......
Since Sarah joined the OBY community, she has been building up a lot of interest in what she is doing & has got planned. In that planning is her Workshop Programme, and I thought is was worth just reminding you of what is still on offer -
Workshops @ The Fabric Den
19th May – Sew Social - FULLY BOOKED
Bring along your latest project to work on during this session. Sarah from Molly Felicity Designs will be on hand to give support & guidance should you need it
10.00 – 12.00 - £12.50
(Bring your own materials – sewing machines available to use – Booking required)
12th June – Reversible Shoulder Bag Workshop
Learn to sew a reversible shoulder bag from scratch
featuring darts & top stitching
10.00 to 12.00 - £25.00
23rd June Sew Social
Bring along your latest project to work on during this session. Sarah from Molly Felicity Designs will be on hand to give support & guidance should you need it
10.00 – 12.00 - £12.50
(Bring your own materials – sewing machines available to use – Booking required)
If you can’t make the date but are interested in a particular session please let us know as additional workshops can be organised to meet demand
A £10 non-refundable deposit (or the cost of the session if less than £10) is required at the time of booking your workshop. The balance is due at the start of your workshop/session
www.mollyfelicitydesigns.com
All workshops held at The Fabric Den, Old Bolsover Yard S44 6PP
19th May – Sew Social - FULLY BOOKED
Bring along your latest project to work on during this session. Sarah from Molly Felicity Designs will be on hand to give support & guidance should you need it
10.00 – 12.00 - £12.50
(Bring your own materials – sewing machines available to use – Booking required)
12th June – Reversible Shoulder Bag Workshop
Learn to sew a reversible shoulder bag from scratch
featuring darts & top stitching
10.00 to 12.00 - £25.00
23rd June Sew Social
Bring along your latest project to work on during this session. Sarah from Molly Felicity Designs will be on hand to give support & guidance should you need it
10.00 – 12.00 - £12.50
(Bring your own materials – sewing machines available to use – Booking required)
If you can’t make the date but are interested in a particular session please let us know as additional workshops can be organised to meet demand
A £10 non-refundable deposit (or the cost of the session if less than £10) is required at the time of booking your workshop. The balance is due at the start of your workshop/session
www.mollyfelicitydesigns.com
All workshops held at The Fabric Den, Old Bolsover Yard S44 6PP
And ......
While talking about workshops & lessons, do remember that some of our other residents offer you the opportunity to attend workshops or have one-to-one tutorial. If you want to know what they offer, why not pop-in & talk to them about it. If you don't ask, you won't get...!
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