Thursday 13 February 2025. ‘Knit and Natter’: knit a lamb, bring your own project, or come and learn how to knit. Christ Church Rooms, Newmarket Road GL6 0DQ; cost £10. Book here: Bookings

Tuesday 25 March. Visit to Trowbridge Museum. There has been much reciprocal support between the Museum and our own Dunkirk Mill Museum in the past 12 months. Trowbridge is now opening its doors to us for a special visit to include a tour of the museum (lots of textile machines), the history of Trowbridge mills, and a behind-the-scenes view of items in the collection not currently on display. A mini-bus will depart from Stratford Park at around 09.30 am, returning at around 4 pm. Cost £32.50 per person, to include tea and biscuits. Book here: Bookings

Saturday 29 March. Learn to Spin at Cotswold Alpacas with Bridget Tibbs. 10 am–4 pm at Cotswold Alpacas, Korinn Farm, Cowley GL53 9NJ. An exclusive one-day course for four people only, with lunch and all materials provided, at the special price of £80 per person. If you have a spinning wheel of your own, do bring it; otherwise, one will be provided. You will be able to see the alpacas themselves, as well as spin with their wonderfully soft wool. Book here: Bookings