Dabblers cancelled 4th February

Ladies,
At 10.40p.m. last night the caretaker of St. Martins Church telephoned me to let me know that there is no electricity at the church. 
Apparently they have  had a problem for a few days and although the electrician has been, he hasn’t sorted out the problem.  The
electrician was due to go again yesterday but he didnt show up and Sylvia (the caretaker) wasn’t sure when he was going to go.
Now I am sure that we have all done some crafting in some bad conditions but it will be impossible to do anything without any lighting
or heating tonight.  Sylvia has said that we can use the hall on another Friday as soon as the electricity is sorted so all I can do is let
you know when this is and see if you are free.  
I had received 18 positive replies for tonight and whilst I don’t have room at home for 18 people to sit and craft I do have 18 mugs so
if you fancy a coffee and a chat, you are most welcome to come for a coffee.  Jayne has had a delivery of glue runners, cello bags etc. etc.
and I will ask her to bring them round.  I had also intended on giving out the Stampin' Up! orders at the Dabblers but they haven’t
arrived as yet.  Some are due today and some will be here on Monday.
I cant tell you how disappointed I am and I'm sure that you will be too.
Regards
Tracey

Dabblers first get together of 2011

This Friday, 4th February, is the first of the Derby Dabblers 2011 meet up.
The doors will be opening at 6.30p.m. for 3 hours of catching up, crafting, drinks and goodies to eat.  The cost of the evening will be £3.00.
What are we going to be getting up to this month?  Well as its Valentines day the theme really should be hearts and red but it doesn’t mean that its valentines.  It can be anniversary, a scrapbook page with some hearts on or even a wedding theme.  Don’t forget, you don’t have to follow the theme if you don’t want to.  You can just bring along a scrapbooking project or some blank card and get some inspiration from the talented ladies that will be there.
The cakerers for the evening are Christiana and Liz.  If for any reason you can’t make it just let me know and I shall see if someone else is willing to organise the goodies.

DEMONSTRATION VOLUNTEER NEEDED  Is there anyone that would like to demonstrate how to make a card or a project for the evening?  Go on you know that you can.  If there is a demonstrator I will send all details of what is required to make the card/project and I will also put it on the Derby. 

Can you please let me know if you will be coming along for the evening and if you can get there for 6.30 to help set the tables out, it would really be appreciated.
Looking forward to seeing all those that can make it on Friday.
Tracey

Ready Steady Goooooooooooo!!

 

Last night was the first Ilkeston Dabblers get together of 2011 and it was lovely seeing new friend and old.  There was lots of crafting and chatter.  Tea and coffee flowed freely and Tracey kindly supplied the ‘eats’.   The room was ,cosy tosy, – warm as it was a cold night.  One of the joys for me at Arena is that you only have to leave the room clean and tidy there is no putting away.

Anne demonstrated and showed us how to make a small box – it looked really complicated but Anne made it look easy & coached us through each stage.  Several were made  It will take a couple of luxury chocs or speciality tea bags, but Anne very kindly supplied us with a gorgeous fruity smelling bath fizzer to put in them.

As Pam and I left we were wandering about trying to find the letter box to post the room fee through as I’d been told.  Anyway Pam told me to get the car turned round and she wandered down the car park to find the letter box which she did.  Money safely posted through, off we set to return to Derby.  I took Pam and a mystery tour back to her house.

The next Ilkeston meeting will take place on February 18th at Ilkeston – see you all again there!!!!

Lesley x

A few pictures

of previous meetings that the dabblers have held at chellaston and allenton

                                 

I have lots more photos but dont want to bore everybody.