Inbetween the giggles of cooking talk and the debate on local speciality dish 'lobby' , described as stew just lobbed in a pot , many girls got busy sewing some pretty handmade gifts . Using the technique of 'yo yo's' or ' sulfolk puffs' we made delicate little broaches and then using the same technique... Continue Reading →
1: 1 Draw after a gruelling battle.
Monday 25th November 2013, a day to be recorded in sporting history. After many seconds of training 5 highly toned athletes stepped up to the oche, sharing just one set of darts and literally no understanding of the rules. Against all odds, & battling the mighty ‘Rudyard snipers’, powered by pride, tea & the determination... Continue Reading →
spooktastic facepainting with Zoe
We had a spooky afternoon in the Leopard learning how to paint each others faces as skeletons and witches. The session was run by the multi talented Zoe who showed us how to start with the base layer in the palest colour, then adding shadows. She showed us how to hold the brush to get... Continue Reading →
Glitter and glassware masterclass
Our September masterclass was all about glitter, and lots of it. Armed with glue, our most beloved wine glasses got a sparkly make over. We had some some fabulous colour combos and it was the perfect opportunity for us all to catch up and have a good old natter. It was a good job... Continue Reading →
Christmas decorating and millions of tiny pins!
Twas the month before Christmas, yet here we sat Not a present wrapped, but making a mess The sequins were counted and measured with care In hopes that Jam girls would love their time there. The children were nestled and snug in their beds While visions of perfect baubles danced in our heads The decopatch... Continue Reading →
Science Night at Keele Observatory
Our October meeting saw our WI go on a field trip to Keele Observatory. Our first test was finding the observatory and then feeling brave enough to walk up there in the dark. As soon as we got their we were ushered through to look through the telescope while the moon was visible through a... Continue Reading →