Hi Sally
is that Bishop Aukland way? could you give me a postcode please looks like I may meet you there lol I live in Stockton on Tees at the moment on a wednesday i look after my 2 granddaughters but that is going to change soon to a Tuesday so when it does I will come along
Thank You x
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Hi arumba
from one of the North of England spinners in the group
Your nearest known spinner is Mammyshaz, I'm sure she'll be along soon to tell you more.
Mammyshaz and I both go occasionally to a really friendly group in Stanhope, Weardale. That's every Weds 11:30 - 3:30pm in the Village Hall in Stanhope. If you want to go along, PM me and I'll put you in touch with the lady who runs it.
There's a Durham Guild, Mammyshaz can tell you more about them. The other Guild nearish to you is Tynedale, who meet in Stocksfield, east of Hexham, on the third Saturday of the month.
I have a little group over my side of the country, 2nd Friday of the month, 1-5pm Gilsland Village Hall. Next one is this Friday, you would be very welcome. Mammyshaz usually does come across for it, as do quite a few of the members of the Stanhope group.
There's also a group of Travelling Spinners who meet on the first Saturday of each month in varied locations around and about in Northumberland and nearby. Last Saturday they were near Morpeth, October they were in Allendale; I can't remember where December's meeting is. Are you on Ravelry? They have a group on there.
I suspect our paths will cross sometime soon
Oh! And the Stanhope group have access to all kinds of fibre and fleeces, including some of my fleece
Don't be in a rush to buy raw fleece until you get a bit further along
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