In this issue... From the Executive Committee

We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Festive Season. The holidays are always a great time to catch up with family and friends, but hopefully you achieved a little ‘me’ time to relax with knitting and crochet projects. This summer has again been cooler than usual so perfect for knitting.

The busy renewal season has just finished and, thanks to Raewyn, our membership database is completely up to date. If you are yet to receive your receipt please contact membership@ knittersguildnsw.org.au so it can be investigated.

The executive committee has been looking into the best way to update the website and make it more secure. These are changes that are needed to ensure the smooth running of the website and security of members’ details. You may not notice much change on the website because mostly this is backend, but it is necessary.

Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation previously asked for help to knit and crochet red poppies for a commemorative area at the hospital. You responded and helped to create a beautiful display. The hospital has sent its appreciation for your time and effort and pictures can be seen on the Eye Hospital Foundation Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/sydneyeyehospitalfoundation .

The Annual General Meeting will be held in May. If you haven’t attended before I urge you to participate either in person or online. If you have ever thought about standing for the committee please consider doing it this year. It entails attending one meeting per month which is online and is a great opportunity to understand the running of the Guild and all that it entails, as well as participating in decision making.

If you would like to help out but don’t want to join the committee then please consider volunteering in one of the many opportunities that regularly arise. At the moment we are looking for people to help maintain the website and if you are interested please contact secretary@knittersguildnsw.org.au. If this isn’t for you keep watching KGBytes for other opportunities to volunteer.

Speaking of KGBytes, please read it every month for all the latest news about knitting and the Guild. Previous President Sally Ogilvie is now the workshop convenor and she has some fabulous new workshops organised for early this year as well as lots more coming up later. Workshops vary between online and face to face and are advertised in KGBytes every month. They are a fabulous way not only of learning something new but meeting members from other groups.

Julie Hogan Vice-President Knitters’ Guild NSW

A Good Yarn Edition Deadlines:

May: 15 April | August: 15 July |

November: 15 October |

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