Future Meetings and Events
November Meeting 2026 - Mini Wreaths for Christmas exchange
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
December Meeting 2026 - Christmas exchange and Fuddle
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
January Meeting 2027 - Natural Dyeing - Steph Roberts
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
February Meeting 2027 - Sit and Mat
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
The Blaise Wool Festival
West Riding Ruggers will be attending the Blaise Wool Festival at the Bradford Industrial Museum, displaying rugs made by members and demonstrating rug-making techniques. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
In addition to our attendance, there will also be live performances, talks, demonstrations, food and refreshments to purchase.
March Meeting 2027 - Collection of rugs for Skipton Exhibition plus AGM
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
October Meeting 2026 - Poppies for Armistice Day
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
September Meeting 2026 - Making up Beginners Bags
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
July Meeting 2026 - Sit and Mat
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
Horsforth Walk of Art
Members rugs will be on display along with informal demonstrations of work. See WOA website for details
June Meeting 2026 - Bring and Buy
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
Rugging Weekend Away at Cober Hill
A weekend of rugging, friendship and fun beside the sea
May Meeting 2026 - AGM
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
April Meeting 2026 - Branding as Inspiration for Rugging
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
March Meeting 2026
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
February Meeting 2026 - Using Vintage Textiles in Rug Making
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
The Blaise Wool Festival
West Riding Ruggers will be attending the Blaise Wool Festival at the Bradford Industrial Museum, displaying rugs made by members and demonstrating rug-making techniques. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
In addition to our attendance, there will also be live performances, talks, demonstrations, food and refreshments to purchase.
January Meeting 2026
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
December Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
November Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
October Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
September Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
July Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
June Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
May Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
March Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
February 2025 Winifred Nicholson : Cumbrian Rag Rugs Exhibition Trip
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
The Blaise Wool Festival
West Riding Ruggers will be attending the Blaise Wool Festival at the Bradford Industrial Museum, displaying rugs made by members and demonstrating rug-making techniques. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
In addition to our attendance, there will also be live performances, talks, demonstrations, food and refreshments to purchase.
January Meeting 2025
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
Between 1pm and 3pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations) and members can “sit and mat” while listening.
December Meeting 2024
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
November Meeting 2024
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
October Meeting 2024
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
At 12:30pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations).
September Meeting 2024
Members arrive from 12pm for complimentary refreshments and to eat their lunch whilst socialising.
At 12:30pm, there will be a short meeting (including a “show and tell” of members’ creations).