The NI MEA Hon. Secretary, Hazel Bland is organising her annual event, an all-day craft workshop making all types of cards for every occasion. This year it takes place on Saturday 1st October in Braniel Community Centre, Castlereagh, starting at 10.00am, tickets are £20 each. A Flyer is enclosed for members living in the area to distribute to local places such as library, post office etc.

 For those who enjoy handmade crafts, you might want to come along. Those of you who are in the “crafters circle” will be interested to learn that gifts for the ballot will be donated by Joanna Sheen, as well as TV presenters Stephanie Weightman from Create Craft, and Sara Davies of Crafters Companion. Ballots will also be available to buy (items kindly donated by local stores, including a Food Hamper from Mash Direct),  at £1 each or 6 for £5.

 For further details please contact Hazel by email or by telephone:(028) 97511017. Please come along and help raise funds for your local charity - and enjoy a day of arts and crafts at the same time!