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 2nd MAY 2026
AGM MEETING
St.Mary's Church Hall, Greenham
10am-5pm
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.
At our May meeting we are trying something a bit different. We have so many talented people in our Guild that we thought it would be good for people to see some of these talents in action. We are having a casual demonstration day! These are not mini workshops but members bringing in one of their crafts and demonstrating it for other members to see. Some of the demonstrators are very willing for you to have a go and will be around all day to give you tips.
We have Cath with her Takadai. Jenny S doing double sided knitting. Linda will be spinning. Lynne will have her ply split braiding. Jackie and Chris are demonstrating Tunisian crochet and will have spare hooks if anyone wants a go.
Meg is going to show us how to neatly sew up knitted garments and in the afternoon will demonstrate warping an Inkle loom. Anne and Jenn will have the thirteen strand braiding again.
We hope that there will be something for everyone and would also welcome offers of demonstrations for a future meeting if this is successful. If there is anything you would like to have demonstrated please do let us know and we will try to find someone to do this too.
If you have a skill that you would like to show, bring it along as well. The more the merrier.
Please note:
Thames Water are still working on the pipes (until August 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.
THE KENNET VALLEY GUILD SHUTTLE
The March 2026 Shuttle is ready and waiting for your perusal.
If you would like a printed version the Shuttle, please click the button below and print directly from the file or ask a friend or family member to help you.
Don't forget the Shuttle archives. They currently go back to December 2020.
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/
