The Weaver’s Trophy, the Spinner’s Trophy, and the Dyer’s Trophy

The Guild Committee decide on the competition criteria for these each year and this year Details of the criteria are provided in advance so that all of you have plenty of time to prepare your entries. Anyone belonging to the Guild can enter.
 

Beginner Weaver’s Trophy and a Beginner Spinner’s Trophy

The beginner Weavers’ Trophy is timed so that new weavers can enter items made during the beginners weaving course, but open to any beginner, not just those who attended the course.

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The Chairman's Trophy
The Chairman’s Trophy Is awarded the in the year of our exhibition (every two years).
It goes to the person whose exhibition item is chosen by the Mayor.

The Christmas Trophy  

The Christmas Trophy (donated by Pat Foster) is presented at the Christmas meeting to the person whose entry in the fashion parade gets the most votes from Guild members.

TROPHIES PRESENTED IN MEMORIAM
The June Young Trophy

Presented in memory of Roy Young’s wife for services to the Guild. Each year the members will be invited to put forward names to the committee. The committee will then decide on the recipient. This trophy is normally presented at the AGM.

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The ‘Diddy’ Trophy 

Presented in memory of Meg Crowther’s mother.
For an item made using hand-spun fibre but can be crocheted as well as knitted but not woven.
It doesn't have to be cable/Aran patterning although it would be nice if they were included.

In 2026 your entries are for items to be worn on the legs or feet. e.g. socks, slippers, leg warmers, ankle boot cuffs. Two people can enter jointly if they wish, one to spin and one to knit or crochet.

The ‘Hawkridge’ Trophy 

This is presented in memory of Jill Meadow’s father-in-law. He wondered what could be produced using
a Jacob fleece. Over the years our members have certainly shown him with knitted, felted, woven and crocheted garments and accessories.