Womens SHED Belleek

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Womens SHED Belleek A community group for women (18+). We meet on a Tuesday night 7:00-9:00pm.

Thanks to all. We've had laughter & tears tonight & many a night! Grateful to have had the pleasure of many ladies throu...
19/03/2024

Thanks to all. We've had laughter & tears tonight & many a night! Grateful to have had the pleasure of many ladies through our doors. When women come together amazing things can happen!
It's over & out from all of us x

! Important Notice!The end is Nigh.We, as a committee, have decided to close Belleek Women's shed with immediate effect...
19/03/2024

! Important Notice!
The end is Nigh.

We, as a committee, have decided to close Belleek Women's shed with immediate effect.

We invite all our members, past & present, to attend Tonight for coffee, cake & chat.

We thank all our members, past & present, for all your support, talents, laughter & Craic over the years.

We thank all who led sessions/ talks & helped us to create beautiful pieces.

We thank all our committee members who dedicated & worked hard behind the scenes & kept the show on the road throughout the years.

We thank everyone who has supported our endeavours & to all for your friendship.

We take this opportunity to wish you all good health & happiness for the future.

Thank you
Belleek Women's Shed Committee 2024


We have a winner!!! Pauline Gilmartin was the lucky winner of our hamper raffled today šŸ‘ enjoy Pauline.We take this opp...
16/03/2024

We have a winner!!! Pauline Gilmartin was the lucky winner of our hamper raffled today šŸ‘ enjoy Pauline.
We take this opportunity to thank each & everyone who came out & stopped with us today & we hope you enjoy your lovely pieces.
We had great fun & enjoyed the coffees & chats. Have a great weekend from all the ladies at Belleek Women's Shed.

Crocheted Shamrock brooches made by the talented Linda. A lovely keepsake.Pop up Handmade Craft SaleMain Street Belleek ...
16/03/2024

Crocheted Shamrock brooches made by the talented Linda. A lovely keepsake.
Pop up Handmade Craft Sale
Main Street Belleek
10am till Noon TODAY

When women come together incredible things happen! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Beautiful Hamper for our raffle tomorrow Sat 16th March10am till NoonRain or shine we will have a smile!
15/03/2024

Beautiful Hamper for our raffle tomorrow Sat 16th March
10am till Noon
Rain or shine we will have a smile!

Beautiful handmade crafts for all occasions Available Sat 16th March-10am till NoonMain Street Belleek
15/03/2024

Beautiful handmade crafts
for all occasions
Available Sat 16th March-10am till Noon
Main Street Belleek

Pop Up Handmade Craft Sale Main Street Belleek (Pink Gazebo!)Sat 16th March 10am till NoonPlease come along & support ou...
14/03/2024

Pop Up Handmade Craft Sale
Main Street Belleek (Pink Gazebo!)
Sat 16th March 10am till Noon
Please come along & support our ladies

šŸ„Š Why not try something new for the next four weeks? šŸ„Š Places are limited so get booked in if you are interested. šŸ„Š Grea...
08/02/2024

šŸ„Š Why not try something new for the next four weeks?
šŸ„Š Places are limited so get booked in if you are interested.
šŸ„Š Great exercise and lots of fun.

Beannachtai LĆ” FhĆ©ile BrĆ­de! Happy St. Brigidā€™s Day! Ancient festival of Imbolc and first day of spring. šŸ’ššŸƒ šŸ’«Here is a s...
01/02/2024

Beannachtai LĆ” FhĆ©ile BrĆ­de! Happy St. Brigidā€™s Day! Ancient festival of Imbolc and first day of spring. šŸ’ššŸƒ šŸ’«

Here is a sampling of a truely great night we had this week making St Brigidā€™s crosses and BridĆ³gs, and we learned so much about rushes and saw a large selection of the different styles of St Brigidā€™s crosses that are made in different parts of Ireland today. A particular favourite we made was the ā€˜Mother and Childā€™ cross which has a large cross one side and a smaller one on the opposite side.

Steffi showed us a rushlight which is a type of candle that is made by soaking the dried pith of the rush plant in fat or grease and placing it in a rushlight holder. It was a common source of artificial light years ago. The people would peel the rushes and keep the inner white pith for this purpose. A pound of rushes could make about 1600 individual rushlights. That is about eight hundred hours of light and might last about thirty-three days. The rushlight would be clipped to the top of the stand and the length of the reed rested at an angle on the curved arm. It could be lit at both ends for more light, hence where the term ā€˜burning the candle at both endsā€™ comes from. Pictures below.

To this day, people would take a piece of straw from the Crib at Christmas and weave it into the St Brigidā€™s Cross to bring good luck and good fortune. Many would also put a piece into their purse so they wonā€™t run out of money during the year. šŸ’°

We saw a mummers hat Steffi made out of rushes. When the mummers made an appearance on St Brigidā€™s Day in bygone days they were called The Biddy Boys. We saw that the humble rush can even be weaved into useable baskets too. And we saw toys and tools that were intricately weaved from rushes.

We learned a lot and had a thoroughly enjoyable night, with long Leitrim rushes no doubt, so Fermanagh might just have the better ground after all šŸ˜‰šŸ˜‚

Well done ladies! Bualadh Bos! An mhaith ar fad! Hope ye remembmbered to leave out your scarf last night.šŸ§£

Ladies ā€¦ come along and learn how to make a St Brigidā€™s Cross on Tuesday 30/1 from 7-9pm with the wonderful Steffi Otto....
28/01/2024

Ladies ā€¦ come along and learn how to make a St Brigidā€™s Cross on Tuesday 30/1 from 7-9pm with the wonderful Steffi Otto. Steffi will showcase the various styles of the St Brigidā€™s cross in addition to the traditional one. This invitation is open to all women 18+ (Ā£2).

This year marks the 1,500th anniversary of St Brigid and is celebrated on her feast day February 1, the same day as Imbolc, the ancient Gaelic festival which marks the first day of Spring.

St Brigid represents feminine spirituality and empowerment and is the patron saint for women. Crosses made in her honour are traditionally hung over windows and doors for protection against fire, lightning, illness and evil spirits.

Rushes will be available but feel free to bring some along to share if you have access to them as we all know theyā€™re as rare as henā€™s teeth in Fermanagh šŸ˜‰ šŸ˜‚

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