Guild Day and AGM 19 May 2007

The Guild’s 9th Annual General Meeting was held in the Community Centre, Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire. The programme this year incorporated two speakers, Terry Viner on knitting machine maintenance, and Elaine Cater on different edgings. The competition garments were displayed, and clubs, tradespeople and individuals had stands around the main hall.

signing in	viewing garments	Jill and Pat with scarves	Crossgates Club stand
Crossgates Club skirt	Clair Crowston's Stand	Beryl Jarvis' Stand	Beryl's Mock 'V' jumper
Riverside Yarns Stand

The local Halifax Machine Knitting group hosted the event, and did much of the planning and preparation for the day. Their members turned out in force to set up at the venue the night before, which was very much appreciated by the Guild committee. The group also displayed many lovely items of work - from lacy jackets and skirts to Hedley Metcalfe’s toys and fun items. They also had an impressive display of beautiful cushions produced for a recent class project under the guidance of June Walker - and you could buy one for £5!

Halifax Club Stand	Hedley and Knitted Toys	Appliqued Cushion	Cushion Display
Floral Cushions	Lattice Applique Cushion	Woven Strips Cushion

Also on display were the entries in the Guild’s annual knitting competition, which ranged from the winning mohair throw to a knitted computer with various lovely garments in between. Each entry in the competition had a small card attached giving comments by the judges on different points of particular interest. (See separate report and pictures.)

Cups and Trophies	Competition Display	Competition Display	Banner & Winning Quilt

A short AGM took place first, followed by the announcement of the winning entries in the knitting competition. Cups and certificates were presented to those winners who were in attendance, sadly, not many had made it to Yorkshire. Elaine Cater received the Sherborne Vase on behalf of the winning club, Middlesex Machine Knitters. The group runner-up certificate was accepted by Hedley Metcalfe on behalf of the Halifax club. Elaine Cater was also presented with the Silver Reed Cup - first prize in the 100gram/cone ends category.

AGM	Chairmans Address	Regional Officers and Committee Members	Elaine receiving the Sherborne Vase
Hedley wins the Chairmans Cup	Hedley with Halifax Club Certificate

A new event was introduced this year - everyone attending the AGM was encouraged to vote for their own favourite garment from among the competition entries. Later, the winner was announced as Beryl Harley’s lovely blue ribbed top enhanced with bugle beads - a worthy winner.

Fashion Show - Members Choice

During the break members chatted over cups of tea and coffee or a bacon roll (provided by the excellent caterers) before the first of two main talks took place, in which Terry Viner entertained and explained to everyone the workings of a Brother knitting machine. With screwdriver in hand he deftly prized the cover off and revealed the hidden parts where fluff and dirt collect. DIY cleaning and maintenance are a ‘must’ in these days when commercial people are in short supply.

Refreshments	Terry Viner's Talk	Terry Viner and Audience	Terry Viner's Audience

Lunch was very efficiently served, after which Elaine Cater gave a very interesting demonstration on edgings. With Liz Holness demonstrating on the second machine, and samples to pass round, everyone was able to see how the trimmings were made.

Elaine Cater's Demonstration	Elaine and Liz	Liz's Demonstration

The grand finale fashion show involved anyone and everyone who was wearing a machine knitted item. Some of the models were caught on camera.

Barbara Asbey	Elizabeth Ashbey	Halifax Club	Marie Huddlestone
Joan Jackson	Iris Sherwood	Margaret Sowden	Norma Whiteley

We are grateful for the following people who supported us with their stands at Mytholmroyd:
Beryl Jarvis
Elaine Cater
Chris Brennan of Riverside Spinning
Clair Crowston Designs
The Halifax Machine Knitters and Crossgates Machine Knitters from Leeds.