Regional Day

As always, Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Day was a great day out and a good time to catch up with friends in other Branches.  The morning got off to a good start with a talk from Dr. Jennie Batchelor who spoke about the Lady's Magazine in the era of Jane Austen.  The articles in the magazine were provided by the subscribers and it was surprising how topical they were and how interested women were in science and world affairs, quite the opposite of what the men of the day would have you believe.
After the usual delicious lunch we had the presentation of awards and here, Ryedale was represented by Anita Cassedy who won a 'runner up' prize in the Challenge Cup category.  The topic was Hull and the Humber and she did a roll of fishes, inspired by the 'Fish Trail through Hull City Centre.
In the afternoon we went even further back in history with Meredith Towne who joined Nell Gwyn for a day at court.  She wore an eighteenth century style dress that she had made herself - by hand - and gave us an insight as to how astute Nell was in looking after her own and her families future.
The day was rounded off by two of Ryedale's members winning in the bag raffle.  Ten members from the branch attended which was one of the largest contingents we have sent I think, so well done to us!

Here are some of the entries in the competitions.

Medusa won the Myths and Legends category

The Blue Man was the winner of the Challenge Cup.

As always, the Young Embroiderers' have some outstanding entries.

Some of the entries for a flower beginning with G