| Status: | Active, open to new members |
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| When: | Fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2nd and 4th Thursdays |
| Venue: | St Anne's Community Centre |
Starting on 26th March, the venue will change from the Methodist Church to the Hardwick Room at St Anne’s Community Centre on Hardwick Square
Welcome novice and experienced needleworkers!
Come along with any kind of hand or machine needlework project on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month!
We’ve set up this group in response to growing interest in all sorts of needlework – whether it’s cross stitch, tapestry, machine sewing, patchwork, or anything in between. Everyone is welcome, whether you're just starting out, an experienced stitcher, or looking to try something new.
Here’s what to expect:
- Friendly support and advice from fellow crafters
- A chance to share your projects – both in progress and completed
- Opportunities to swap, recycle and reuse preloved patterns, fabric, and threads
- Plenty of good conversation and great company!
Please note that any sewing machines brought to the sessions must be PAT tested (Portable Appliance Tested). For now, we kindly ask that you only bring patterns to cut out or hand stitching. If you’re interested in learning how to use a sewing machine, feel free to arrange a Sew-In with another member through our WhatsApp group.
The venue will generally be the upper room of Buxton Methodist Church (this is at the top of the stairs and unfortunately there is no alternative assistive access). Occasionally, group members may organise outings to fabric shops, mills and workshops.
Dates for your diary
Needlework will continue throughout the summer months, here are the dates for the coming months. They are all Thursday 2 - 4pm unless otherwise stated.
2026
- January 8th, 22nd
- February 12th, 26th
- March 12th, 26th (New venue)
- April 9th, 23rd, 30th
- May 14th, 28th
- June 11th, 25th
- July 9th, 23rd, 30th
- August 13th, 27th,
- September 10th, 24th
- October 8th, 22nd
- November 12th, 26th
- December 10th
We also have a WhatsApp group to help us stay connected between sessions. It’s a great way to share interesting events, workshops, and updates on our progress and completed projects. If you’d like to join the group, please share your contact details with Jane Jones during the session, or feel free to get in touch with me and I’ll pass them on for you.
(Any personal information you provide, such as contact details, will be kept secure and used only for the purpose of group communication and organisation. We won’t share your details with anyone outside the group without your permission.)
To celebrate our move to St. Anne’s Parish Centre, the needlework group is inviting U3A members to try something new this month! If you’ve always wanted to learn how to read a sewing pattern but didn’t know where to start, come and ‘ave a go on Thursday 9th and 23rd April from 2–4pm. Places are limited, so please contact Paula soon to secure your spot
Mend it May we are always encouraging people to repair clothes rather than throw them away. May is a perfect time for giving your wardrobe a spring clean and seeing if there is anything that needs mending. If you would like to join us on the 14th or 28th May between 2- 4pm, to use the sewing machine or take some advice on how to repair an item, contact Paula to secure your spot.