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March Book Club
After missing our February session, we returned with an abundance of books to share and discuss this month. With our literary journey...
Wendy Warman
Mar 18


The horrible and curious history of Wiltshire
The Boneyard Belles at Hannah Twynnoy's grave in Malmesbury in 2022 - one of the gruesome tales Terry touched on in his talk. The...

Michelle Chapman
Feb 28


I give you my heart
Just like the Happy Hookers, the Crafty Crew had hearts on their mind this month. Decorated hearts was the theme this time, in the shape...

Michelle Chapman
Feb 24


One heart, many ways
February's Happy Hookers meeting was a more virtual one than real as most people couldn't make the meeting itself. However, nearly...

Michelle Chapman
Feb 16


Our Town: Listed buildings
Click on the link given below to see the actual map - this is for illustration purposes only! We had a fun conversation recently on...

Michelle Chapman
Feb 6


A touch of Bollywood
The Sahara Sisters do Bollywood - note the hands in 'Bird' position... and aren't those outfits FAB! We were delighted to welcome back...

Michelle Chapman
Jan 30


Let's Get Crafty!
The Crafty Crew met at Diane's on Saturday for a show and tell, plenty of chat, and to plan 2025's projects. They've come up with a...

Michelle Chapman
Jan 27


Have a Hooky 2025!
The Happy Hookers got together at Gill's recently to plan for 2025. They've come up with a fantastic set of projects with something for...

Michelle Chapman
Jan 21


January 2025 Book Club
Last week, we gathered to discuss our latest reads. Each book brought something unique to the table, and the discussions were as lively...
Wendy Warman
Jan 20


Main Meeting Medley
Temptation! A quick catch up with some of our main meetings in 2024 which you may have missed... The colours of Winter September - House...

Michelle Chapman
Dec 20, 2024


Happy Hooky Christmas
This month, almost inevitably, it had to be time to tackle Christmas decorations. We followed two tutorials one a snowflake from Bella...
Wendy Warman
Dec 7, 2024


Off to Doorway
As well as making macrame leaves at last Thursday's meeting, we also collected items for Doorway - most timely in view of their being...

Michelle Chapman
Dec 3, 2024


Macrame leaves
It's a while since the Crafty Crew enjoyed a macrame session and this time they made some bright or natural coloured leaves instead of...

Michelle Chapman
Nov 27, 2024


Remembering Ros
Pewsham Belles was saddened to hear that Ros Smith - one of our founder members -has died. Three members attended her funeral yesterday,...

Michelle Chapman
Nov 22, 2024


November Book Club
We discussed a great selection again this month. "Less" by Patrick Grant sparked lively debates about the current trend towards...
Wendy Warman
Nov 17, 2024


Thanks Deb!
Deb is turning out to be a wonderful key member of the Belles. Not only is she our Treasurer, she has a lovely habit of bringing a stack...

Michelle Chapman
Oct 26, 2024


October Book Club
As the leaves turn golden and the air chills, there's nothing quite like gathering with friends to share the joy of a good book. Our book...
Wendy Warman
Oct 13, 2024


Autumnal art
The latest WI Learning Hub newsletter had a new initiative this week in the shape of a set of art prompts for autumn. A really nice idea...

Michelle Chapman
Oct 8, 2024


Quilling for Halloween
September's Crafty Crew session returned to an activity tried in the group's early days: quilling. This time Diane led the Crew in the...

Michelle Chapman
Oct 7, 2024


Let's go round the bend!
September's Our Town took advantage of the free Round the Bend tour at Chippenham's Water Recycling Facility (aka Sewage Treatment Works...

Michelle Chapman
Sep 23, 2024
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