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 5th SEPTEMBER 2026
St.Mary's Church Hall, Greenham
10am-5pm
It's what we call a Social Day for us all to get together and do what we like to do best.
If you're thinking of coming along to see if you want to join the Guild, this is a good day to choose for your first free visit.
The meeting starts at 10am at
St Mary's Church Hall, Greenham, Newbury RG19 8RZ.
Please note:
Happy days, Thames Water have FINISHED their work!!!.
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 June 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 March 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/
