THE ROTHLEY POST
NOV 2013 11
Sewing Circle’s colourful open morning BRADGATE SEWING Circle held an open morning in October. This year the group’s chosen charity is Cancer Research UK which benefited from the sale of a generous selection of handicraft items, a number of pieces from the sales table and tea, coffee and biscuits. The raffle offered a first prize of a patchwork quilt made by members of the Sewing Circle, along with a Meal for Two donated by Mandy and Jim at Rothley’s Time and Plaice Restaurant. Spokeswoman Maureen Bulmer said: “All the members were gratified to see so many people admiring their handicrafts and watching them whilst they worked on ‘work in progress’ pieces. There were items on display from patchwork quilts, cushions, miniature knitted items, miniature pieces, cross stitch, embroideries, tapestries and even hand made lace. “Many of the members were on hand to demonstrate and explain about their pieces while others dedicated time selling from table tops, helping with the raffle and working in the kitchen providing refreshments.” Member Pam Martin said: “The nice thing about this group is you can come and do some amazing things or if you’re like me and not very good, bring your knitting and have a coffee and a chat.” Maureen Bulmer added: “Members and Committee of Bradgate Sewing Circle are very grateful to those who took time out to call and see us at the Rothley Centre and for all donations towards this deserving fund. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you all again some time.” Pics (top left): Pam Martin (left) and Lin Luce & inset, Chloe Dalby (2)
New wool shop opens COUNTY YARNS, Birstall’s new wool shop, has everything for new and seasoned knitters. A family business, run by Sue, Vic, Wendy and Sheila, County Yarns has relocated from Leicester’s indoor market. Sue said: “Our objective is to provide a variety of knitting/crochet yarns and accessories at sensible prices along with good old fashion service too”. She added: “We have brought with us
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some of our best selling yarns and also have some new ones coming in for the autumn, from a new lace weight to super chunky. “Anyone who wishes to start knitting or crocheting we will do our best to help you find what you are looking for, we all knit, even Vic, well - in a fashion!” The shop has a selection of knitting yarns from a number of suppliers including Sirdar, Robin, Woolcraft, Stylecraft and James Brett. “If you cannot find what you are looking for please ask, we may be able to get it for you” said Sue. “To all our customers who have supported us in the indoor market we will be pleased to see you in our new shop on Wanlip Avenue, and to those who have yet to try us, give us a look, we will be pleased to see you” she added. County Yarns, 2a Wanlip Ave (opposite Co-op Travel) Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm Tel: 0792 6630 973
County Yarns 2A Wanlip Avenue, Birstall Leicester LE4 4JP Tel 0792 6630 973
Opposite Co-op Travel & behind Purple Pear Greengrocers
A local supplier of most of your
Knitting & Crochet needs Having a good range of yarns from major suppliers being stockist of selected yarns by SIRDAR, JAMES C. BRETT, ROBIN, Stylecraft & Woolcraft
We can supply most of your basic need's for knitters & crochet crafts 100g basic DK from £1.49, 100% acrylic This Season's NEW Ranges are now arriving! Our current opening times are : Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
e-mail: county.yarns.thewoolshop@gmail.com