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Needlepoint Gossip They wanted to call it the Stitch and Bitch session But the parish council wouldn’t let them So instead they called it Sew and Tell And they meet at the village hall extension To embroider bags and purses for the Women’s Institute to sell. In the hall next door, the toddlers run riot Cross stitches are produced between giggles at Joyce Grenfell cries From the Tiny Tots’ leader, who wrangles potties and fights and mangled words They always pause to listen, needles afloat Mingling “aahhh” with splutters at the overheards. In the attic room, a local charity meet To offer tea and tissues To those in need of propping up and leading The Sew and Tells talk quietly about these They all know someone, and where their own lives might be heading. Sarah Miller Walters Download one of my books today!

The above view shows the main hall of Ruddington Village Hall. Reminiscent of both an upturned boat and the gym from 'Carry on Teacher', it boasts very high windows that let in nice shafts of light but are impossible to see out of. Less distraction I suppose if the Women's Institute speaker is particularly dry. I enjoy the window that looks like transparent parquet flooring. Some facts about Ruddington Village Hall: Constructed in 1912 on land donated by the Misses Paget.  Public subscription paid for half of the building It was opened on the Coronation of George V by the Duke of Portland's brother (presumably the Duke was at Westminster Abbey, showing off his ermine) During WWII it was used for recreation for troops stationed nearby Maximum capacity is 120 To find out more visit  https://ruddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/about-ruddington/history/village-hall/ Some reviews from Google: Perfect for Pilates Could do with doing up a bit Too hot t