Group

31st July MMVIII We go under the name of Holsworthy Miniatures for the purposes of exhibiting and advertising for new members. Just to let you know our latest exploit. We have followed a beach theme this summer. Most people have decorated beach huts, designed by my husband, and filled them in different ways.
One lady created a fishing hut with rods, nets, wellies etc. and a lobster pot on the verandah. Others made drop out boxes to display sand castles and other beach items. I made one for a friends 7 yr.old grandson went everywhere with him including school. He was delighted with the miniature deck chair, cricket set etc.
The group made rock pools, deck chairs, sticks of rocks and ice creams. The display has grown so much we are going to have a layout day when we assemble it all for a photo session. This will be in the hut either in September or October. Not decided as yet as the hut is being repainted and possibly having the ceiling lowered. At present it has an apex to copy the style of a tent but this loses a lot of heat. Very artistic but not very practical in the light of rising fuel costs. If the work overruns we may finish up in my house in September
We took some of the pieces to a craft show at the Memorial Hall in Holsworthy last Sunday and we had bits and pieces for sale as well as our usual display. The Lady Mayoress wanted to buy one of my huts. I was so surprised I couldn't think of a sensible price. From behind the table I could not even think what I had put in it. Eventually after some very flattering remarks I sold her some bits and bobs of miniatures and she went off saying "I have your phone number". I also created two beach shops, one for ices, drinks and rock, the other for beach toys, boards, kiss me quick hats and flip flops etc. Great fun to do and discuss with visitors to our table.
Altogether a great success. Now I have to plan a Winter/Christmas project!
We meet in Holsworthy on the first Thursday afternoon of every month at 1.00p.m. until around 4.00p.m.