On Saturday 16th April Elizabeth, Gillian, Janet, Dorothy, Anne C., Anne W. and Sandra travelled to Lytham St. Annes for the Regional Day.
Blackpool and Lytham Branches hosted the meeting and made us all feel very welcome. The day was well organised with a programme setting out the day's events and telling us where everything was.
The day started with tea/coffee and biscuits followed by the business part of the day. The hall was full and there is definately a feeling that the guild has now turned a corner and is slowly turning into a 21st Century Organization.
The new Chairperson Pauline Hannon spoke to everyone and by the reception she received she is obviously a popular appointment.
We were then able to look at the competition pieces, a display of work by the host branches and a sports hall full of things to buy!
We all enjoyed the lunch and the hall was set out attractively.
The Madeira Lecture was given by Paddy Killer who told us about her textile journey and her inspirations in a very amusing manner.
Prizes were then awarded for the various competitions and North Lonsdale won the Rose Bowl.
It was a very enjoyable day and a thank you must go to the host branches of Blackpool and Lytham St. Annes for organizing things so well.
