OUR HISTORY
Risboro' Lacemakers was founded in 1992 by a keen group of lacemakers, who, whilst attending a local authority lace class, identified a desire for a sociable self help group. The founder members thought that 4 or 5 people might attend! The first meeting had 25 attendees but this number continued to grow until the cap set due to room space limitations was reached and a waiting list introduced. In 1994, the number of membership places available was increased to 50.
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In those early days, a special feature was arranged for each meeting, eg. a supplier, speaker, display of other craft or a demonstration. The lace book library was introduced in the first year, started by the donation of a book by a member. Raffles were also introduced in order to boost group funds.
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Some of our founder members are still keen lacemakers and are now honorary members of the group.
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The invitation to the group's first ever meeting on 22nd April 1992
A lace demonstration at Kimble Country Fair in June 1992
The beginnings of our library, which has grown to over 60 books.
Demonstrating lace outside Princes Risborough Library on National Lace Day, September 1992