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Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts! EXETER WESTPOINT – 22-25 SEPTEMBER 2011


CREATIVE STITCHES & HOBBYCRAFTS will be returning to Exeter Westpoint from 22-25 September and will be showcasing some of the sumptuous costumes from the hit TV series, Downton Abbey. Written by award winning writer Julian Fellowes,


Downton Abbey captured the hearts of the country last year with some of the finest examples of Edwardian costume splendour.


Featuring a capsule


collection of some of the most iconic outfits from the series, each outfit shows the exquisite needlework and craftsmanship that went into their design. The collection includes dresses worn by Dame Maggie Smith (Dowager Countess of Grantham), Elizabeth McGovern (Countess of Grantham), Penelope Wilton (Isobel Crawley) and the three daughters, Lady Mary, Lady Edith and Lady Sybil Crawley.


Continuing the theme of costume dramas, the


new Quilters Guild of the British Isles collection, The Romance of Words is helping to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’. Embracing the theme of romance in the written form, each quilt has captured the imagination of the maker and presents literal and lateral interpretations of the subject.


Poetry in Stitches 3 will continue the collaboration of words and craft with the last round of this ever-popular project from the National


Needlework Archive. Inspired by poetry, textile


artists have been asked to combine the two forms to complement each other. This exhibit will feature some of the best and truly stunning interpretations.


History of Lace-Making will show why lace is often described as an ornament in itself.


Exploring the ancient craft of lace-making, The Featuring lace


made by hand and machine, this exhibition will showcase needle lace, one of the most flexible forms of the art, Cutwork lace which is constructed by removing threads from a woven background and many other examples of this delicate art form.


Evoke memories from your childhood with the Glimpses of Childhood display. This exciting embroidery display shows the best entries from the prestigious Stitch/Madeira 2011 competition that was judged at Fashion Embroidery and Stitch in March 2011.


Depicting everything from Dorothy,


Toto and the Cowardly Lion to Rupert Bear, climbing trees and days out with the family to the seaside, this is one display that will make you feel young at heart!


Following a nationwide competition last year with the National Federation of Women’s Institutes and UK Hand Knitting Association, the Stylish Stitches ‘Headgear’ display will showcase some of the best entries received. Judged by renowned knitting expert and author Erika Knight, whose book Simple Knitting featured on Kirstie’s Homemade Home, members were challenged to get their needles clicking and knit


a piece of headgear – pop along to see what they came up with!


BRAND NEW to this year’s show the Drop in


‘Sewing Cafe’ will be embracing the ‘make do and mend’ culture that is sweeping the nation and offer customers the chance to use a sewing machine by the hour. Thelma Judge, former dressmaking advisor for John Lewis’ Oxford Street Store, will be on hand to offer you advice on how to update your garment with new techniques - so make sure you bring your garments along and have a go!


Also new to the show are the SAA (Society For All


Artists) Professional Artists Jeremy Ford and Mattew Palmer will be offering a Pastel Workshop/Hands-on Area and a Watercolour Workshop/Hands-on Area. There will also be a traial area of Clairefontaine papers. The British Association of Decorative Folk Art will also be demonstrating at the show. Don’t miss this exciting new area!


Renowned textile artist, Kim Thittichai, will be


launching her latest book ‘Layered Textiles’. The book demonstrates many brilliant new techniques for working with layers in textiles. With over 20 years teaching experience, Kim will be on hand to offer her expertise in experimental textiles so why not go along with any questions you may have.


All show visitors will be able to enjoy a FREE


programme of Quick & Easy Workshops and Talks each day of the show. With more than 150 exhibitors on hand to offer you the best advice and


all the latest products, ideas and innovations in the world of creative craft, you will leave the show racing home to try your hand at a new craft.


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HELP or to HELP ‘HELP needed now – please volunteer?’


WHEN you phone, email or meet a Samaritan volunteer, what ever you say goes no further. If you are facing a problem and you don’t have anyone to talk to, consider phoning. You might find that it helps. Problems and issues


can take you by surprise, if you are young it might mean that you are facing something for the first time.


A


problem might weigh much more heavily on your mind. Problems can be


awkward to talk about, family problems such as divorce,


abuse or


alcoholism, embarrassing things like sexually transmitted diseases,


and things


which may split the group of friends, betrayals and relationship breakdowns. If you have something on your mind who can you talk to? You can pick the phone up and speak to us.


Who are the


Samaritans? Samaritans are unpaid volunteers who hope to help others by giving people time to talk through any problem or issue. Many people automatically connect Samaritans with ‘help for people who are suicidal’ and whilst this connection is sometimes the right one its also important to understand that we hope to do so much more by offering our round the clock listening


service to everyone who has a problem that they would like to talk about. Our local branch is in


Torquay, at 21 Warren Road.


Torquay branch is Carol who says:


always trying to make sure that its clear to young people that the Samaritans offer support to them as much if not more than older people.


Director of the ‘We are


people have issues and problems and some don’t


Young


anyone to turn to who will listen and won’t judge them in some way,’ adding ‘we don’t tell anyone anything, you don’t even have to tell us your name.’ You might feel that


feel they have


you want to help others and volunteer, it’s easy to find out more. Do you need any special training or background? the answer is NO. Carol adds: ‘Many people think you have to be special to be a Samaritan,


of backgrounds. The one thing we


have in


common is the wish to help people in need by lending an ear and give a little time for them to talk.’ The Torquay branch is open and helping people seven days a week, 24 hours each day.


team effort to make sure that if someone needs help we


are here for


them,’ says Carol. ‘If you do want to find out more just call us, we would love to hear from you.’ Every few months the Torquay branch welcomes a new group of volunteers so recruitment is always ongoing. ‘You ask anyone in our friendly branch,’


says


really, We don’t look for volunteers of a particular type or age, we are all ordinary people who come from a wide range


you don’t


Carol. ‘Being a Samaritan volunteer can be challenging but its also very rewarding. If you are reading this and can spare some time each week please think of helping us help others.’ Please phone or write to the Recruitment Secretary, Samaritans of South Devon, 21 Warren Road, Torquay TQ2 5TQ or phone 07531 789828.


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