Kennet Valley Guild
Weavers, Spinners
and Dyers
Who we are and what we do
The Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers was formed in 1977 when Jan and John Shailes got together with some friends in their sitting room to spin. As time went on, more people came along, and the group decided to join Berkshire Guild. In 1979, the growing band, struggling to get to Sonning for Guild meetings, took the plunge and formed their own Guild in Newbury, which has been in existence continuously since then. Our members (currently 90 and counting) cover an enormous range of textile skills including weaving, spinning and dyeing, with experience ranging from beginners to experts.
We're now on FaceBook. Join our community and keep up to date with posts and comments.
NEXT MEETING
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SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 2025
St.Mary's Church Hall, Greenham
10am-5pm
It's a social day to celebrate together in the run up to Christmas.
Fashion show, quiz, raffle, secret santa, tasty eats and much more!
The meeting starts at 10am and if you're coming to see us for the first time, it's at
St Mary's Church Hall, Greenham, Newbury RG19 8RZ.
Please note:
Thames Water are still working on the pipes (until March 2026) but don't let them put you off.
The diversion is easy.
Also, just to remind you, if you're on Facebook and want to message The Guild, please go to our page,
Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers. Many thanks.
JOIN THE KENNET VALLEY GUILD
If you're interested in joining the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers you can come along to two meetings FOC
before we ask you to sign up. We offer single and family memberships with concessions for senior citizens.
All membership enquiries should be addressed to kvgmembership@gmail.com
WHITCHURCH SILK MILL
Visit Whitchurch Silk Mill, Shop and Café.
The Mill (Tue-Sun & Bank Holidays) 10:30am - 5pm
Riverside Café (Tue-Sun)10:30am - 4:30pm
Find out more about the mill on their web site https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/
