D9 The Longest Yarn

D9 The Longest Yarn

Members from the Inner Wheel Club of Reading Maiden Erlegh visited ‘The Longest Yarn’ at the Aldershot Royal Garrison Church. Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, the Longest Yarn is 80 metres long, has 80 panels and depicts the events that took place in Normandy on 6 June 1944, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Knitters from over the world have contributed to the panels.

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D5 Buxton Tools for Self Reliance Collection

D5 Buxton Tools for Self Reliance Collection

IW Buxton held a very successful tool collection recently for the charity Tools for Self Reliance. Over a period of a couple of hours a large amount of tools and haberdashery items were brought to the stall by members of the public.   The items were transported...

D5 Hazel Grove Heritage Walk in Stockport

D5 Hazel Grove Heritage Walk in Stockport

A group of 8 ladies and 2 guest husbands, enjoyed a 90 minute morning walk around some of the notable historic buildings in Stockport town centre.  Gareth from Stockport Heritage, was a very enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. He highlighted some of the listed...

D5 Marple Welcomes New Members

D5 Marple Welcomes New Members

At their March meeting the members of IW Marple & Goyt Valley were delighted to welcome 2 new members who were inducted by District Chairman Sheila Salden. The photo shows President Pauline,new Members Rose Rayes and Sylvia Derby with District Chairman Sheila. The...