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Calling all crocheters: Help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).

The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage....

Join OrganicArts in #spreadingaSMILE!

Join us in #spreadingaSMILE!

Authored by organicARTS
Posted: Mon, 04/05/2021 - 7:02am

Hand-crocheted SMILES with a message are being posted in and around Exeter to improve the mental wellbeing of the city’s residents during these last weeks of the nation’s lockdown.

During a time when support networks are cut short and coping strategies might not be possible, The Makers Group from the Exeter’s art charity organicARTS recognise that people’s mental health is suffering and are striving to spread smiles across the city as an antidote to their anxiety.

The Makers group is a creative social project run by organicARTS, usually set at West Town Farm, just...

'Sit & Stitch' Knitting & Crochet group, Haldon Forest Park

Event Date: 
09/05/2013 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Ridge Studios ( nxt to the cafe) Haldon Forest Park, Bullers Hill, Exeter

Come along on Thursday 9 May for the launch of our 'Sit & Stitch' group up in the serene surroundings of Haldon forest near Exeter.

We are offering free entry & free tea, coffee & cake as this is our first session. We are running it in the Ridge studios next to the cafe, alongside our new 'Playdough club'.

Well behaved dogs are welcome. Please feel free to invite your friends.

Our website is www.theridgestudios.co.uk Please feel free to email Hannah for any more information on bookings@theridgestudios.co.uk