Meetings

Our meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month and our venue is open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. They are open to everyone so you don't have to be a member to come along - just turn up! Meetings are free for all Buns & Roses members and there is a small charge of £3 for non members. 

These sessions vary from inspiring guest speakers to crafty get-togethers with the odd cake and cocktail thrown in for good measure! You can bring along your craft projects, get advice or learn a new skill and just have lots of fun.

Meetings 2012

19 January - Chillin' in the Name of, New Year catch up, to get us all back intothe swing of things in 2012. Come and join Buns & Roses to catch up with old friends and make some new ones while enjoying a drink, natter and crafty goings on if you are up to it!

16 February- Family (Wo)Man, bring a female friend or relative. Join Buns & Roses for a tea and cake tasting session with the Velvet Cupcake from Otley and bring along a female friend or relative too so they can join in the fun.

15 March- House of (Cam)Pain, The WI and Public Affairs. Part of being a WI is the chance to get involved in national campaigns and have your say on issues that really matter. We will be having a talk about the public affairs side of the WI while enjoying a drink or two.

13 April- 3 is the Magic Number, annual meeting and 3^rdbirthday party. Buns & Roses is three in 2012 so join us for our birthday celebrations with tricks from the amazing Magic Al. There will be some birthday cake too! 

17 May- (Wo)Men at Work, you're hired, how to impress at job interviews. Learn about how to dress to impress, filling in application forms, CVs and interview techniques from some knowledgeable Buns & Roses Members working in recruitment.

21 June- Pics Don't Lie, photography explained. Ever wanted to learn more about photography? Join us for an exciting talk about photography with members of Leeds Photographic society. 

19 July- Shot(put) Through the Heart, Buns & Roses Olympics. Join us for the Olympics with that Buns & Roses twist, nothing too athletic we promise! We will be holding our own Olympics with events such as confectionery shot put.

16 August- Gossip Purl, knit and natter. Come along and enjoy a drink and a natter with Buns & Roses knitting and crochet experts to answer any questions you may have about the craft. 

20 September- Diamonds Are Forever. Come along and find out about some bling jewellery with the diamond man, you can even try some on! 

18 October- It's a History (talk), Thoresby Society. Come along and find out about the Thoresby Society, Leeds' historical society and learn about some inspirational women from the Leeds area too. 

15 November- Florence (Nightingale) and the Machine, Women's health. Come along and learn about the important issue of women's health with Leeds Women's Health. 

Please note that the Christmas party will be held on the 1^st Thursday of the month as the 3^rd Thursday will be the 20 December

6 December- It's My (Christmas) Party. Come along and join us for a Christmas knees-up including nibbles and drinks to get us in the festive mood.

Workshops 

Our workshops are held on the first Thursday of the month and our venue is open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. 

Spaces are limited so places must be booked in advance. Buns & Roses members are given priority booking about a month in advance, which is just one of the perks of joining! Our workshops vary in cost and are always a few pounds cheaper for Buns & Roses members, another membership perk!

Workshops 2012

Please note that the first Thursday in January will be the 5 so Buns & Roses will not be holding a workshop until February.

2 February- Swishing Well, swishing and so much more! Bring along those clothes you have stashed away and swap them for some new ones, receive help and advice on dressing for your shape and get some fantastic make up tips too.

1 March- Take a Book At Me Now, Book binding with Joanne Large. Make your own note book with an arty twist and learn some book binding techniques which can be used over and over for exciting gifts.

5 April- The Reflex(ology) with practitioner Lindsay Gale. Ever wondered about reflexology? Come along to our workshop and find out about how treatments are given and learn how to do a mini treatment yourself.

Please note that as elections have been held on the 1^st Thursday of the month, we have decided to holdour workshop the following week

10 May- Bead It! Japanese beaded jewellery. Learn how to make fantastic beaded jewellery with the lovely Katie from www.japancrafts.co.uk.

7 June- All Write Now, Creative writing. Find out more about creative writing with story writer Matthew Bellwood.

5 July- Where's Your Lead At? Illustration. Back by popular demand, learn more about drawing with professional illustrator Steve Beaumont.

2 August-Night of the Living Thread, embroidery workshop. This workshop will be your chance to learn some exciting new embroidery skills with Gemma and Hayley to make an embroidered picture for your home.

6 September- Charleston is my Darling, Charleston dancing. Come along and learn how to dance the Charleston with expert teachers from Lindy Fridays.

4 October- Chocolates and Alcohol, Cocktail and chocolate making. Why not indulge yourself and learn how to make some cocktails and chocolates which you can impress people with at parties and give as delicious gifts.

1 November- The Card Birds, Christmas card making. Learn how to make fantastic greetings cards and tags with the talented Gemma Rathbone.

Please note that the first Thursday in December will be our Christmas party so Buns & Roses will not be holding a workshop in December.