The long standing and well established Ladies Group informally meet on the last Wednesday of every month, usually in each other's homes, to enjoy talks, card or board games and seasonal parties.

Recent events have included a walk in Studley Roger, with picnic, a talk on the Life and Times of a Victorian Artist, a flower arranging demonstration, a summer party in the garden at the home of one of the members and frequent local wildlife talks by the village's resident wildlife expert.

For further information contact Sheila Parsons: 01765 677314  email:  [email protected]

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Getting Crafty

For its November meeting the Ladies Group met at the home of Elisabeth Wilkinson, who had worked hard beforehand to prepare a variety of crafts for members to try. Making the items, some, it has been reported, more successful than others, caused much chatter, and lots of enjoyment and laughter, but all appreciated the expert help of their hostess. 

The evening finished with Christmas cake accompanied by prosecco. 

Thanks to Liz for a lovely evening and some of the results can be seen in the pictures below.

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It's Not Just Wood-It's So Much More.

The work of the Ripon Men's Shed, a community group, that also create many wonderful items in wood (among other things) was the subject of a talk at the February meeting.

Speaker was Bishop Monkton resident, Tony Johnson, from the “Shed”, who gave a fascinating and insightful presentation into the workings of the group, its objectives, achievements and ongoing plans.

The next meeting is on March 26th.

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                                                                           Talking Heads & Lots of Chatter.

At the March meeting, members were entertained with excerpts from Alan's Bennett’s ‘Talking Heads’  read by Pauline Beecroft and Kathryn Bethel. The monologues they chose were  ‘Chip in the Sugar’ and ‘Love among the Lentils. ‘

Jen Barker, who had directed the original play 19 years ago, brought some photographs of the original performance.

The evening, a most interesting and enjoyable one, was hosted by Jane Taplin.