Out and About
Poole Bobbin Lacemakers demonstrate throughout the year.
At each demonstration there is a topical display and an opportunity for visitors to ‘have a go’ .
At each demonstration there is a topical display and an opportunity for visitors to ‘have a go’ .
Demonstration in 2024
PBLC have demonstrated at Hardy's Visitor Centre on the first Wednesday of each month in the summer.
Dates were 1st May, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September and 2nd October.
Linda Burn and Margaret Eaglestone, seen on the right, demonstrated in September.
PBLC have demonstrated at Hardy's Visitor Centre on the first Wednesday of each month in the summer.
Dates were 1st May, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August, 4th September and 2nd October.
Linda Burn and Margaret Eaglestone, seen on the right, demonstrated in September.
Tesco Supermarket, Fleetsbridge
On 28th September members of PBLC were demonstrating in the Community Space at Tesco Fleetsbridge. It was lovely to meet people interested in lacemaking. The Community Space offers shoppers a welcomed break. As you can see, everyone was treated to beverages and a variety of cakes.
Wool Charter Fair May 2024
On a sunny day in May, four members of PBLC went to Wool to demonstrate at the Wool Charter Fair. This dates back to the 13th century, allowing the monks and abbots of Bindon Abbey to hold a fair or market near to Wool Manor and was held in the Millennium Square.
As well as watching us make lace, visitors had an opportunity to try their hand at lacemaking working the 'Sammy Snake' Bookmark.
As well as watching us make lace, visitors had an opportunity to try their hand at lacemaking working the 'Sammy Snake' Bookmark.
Beating the Sea Bounds on 7 July 2024
On Sunday 7 July 2024, several members of PBLC demonstrated on Poole Quay for 'Beating the Sea Bounds'. The lace theme for that day was 'Lace to Wear'.
Demonstrating at a Christmas Fair at Parkstone Grammar School, Sunday, 1 December.
Three members of PBLC demonstrated at the Christmas Fair. There was a fair amount of interest especially with the 'Have A Go Pillow'.
Three members of PBLC demonstrated at the Christmas Fair. There was a fair amount of interest especially with the 'Have A Go Pillow'.
Dolphin Lace Project
Members of PBLC are embarging on a group project to make a piece of edging lace decorated with dolphins.
The intention is that eventually there will be enough lace to edge one of the blue table covers that are used when demonstrating lacemaking at events. It is hoped that members will take it in turn to make one or two dolphins. This project is now complete - see photos on Meetings page.
Members of PBLC are embarging on a group project to make a piece of edging lace decorated with dolphins.
The intention is that eventually there will be enough lace to edge one of the blue table covers that are used when demonstrating lacemaking at events. It is hoped that members will take it in turn to make one or two dolphins. This project is now complete - see photos on Meetings page.