Minute of General Meeting of MOF’s held on Thursday 3 July 2025 at 1pm, in St Oswald’s Church Hall, Maybole
Senga chaired this meeting; she introduced Maureen McElroy who spoke to the meeting about an arts project in Maybole. The project will be about celebrating the people who are helping to build Maybole; this is to represent people in the present day (i.e. are still alive). This banner will be on fabric and pictures will be made with lino prints. Further information will be put on MOF’s website. There will also be an option for people to learn Lino Cutting Craft, this will be held in Maybole Library starting in mid-August; also asking for names to be nominated for this banner.
Groups update –
Walking Group – still out and about each Wednesday
Small Walking Group – also maintaining a steady number each week
Out & Abouters – every 2nd Friday of the month – last visit was to Irvine
Ukulele Group – been busy, playing on Gala Day, Carers week and Carrick Centre
Knit & Natter and Sewing Groups going ok; Sewing group awarded grant for Quilter’s frame.
Chair Yoga – last week 17 attended, Senga stressed that hopefully keep healthy numbers, as we may not be able to get help with funding each year, and the class will have to be able to cover tutor and let fees.
Gala Day – there were one or two problems on the day but these were taken on board for next year.
September – Promoting MOF’s – we will be in the Gatherings Fri 29 August – 5 September; asking groups to take part during this week – presenting information, photographs; samples of work, etc; show what MOFs can offer folks in the town. Next General meeting will be 4 September
Charity Shop – will be in the Gatherings Friday 17 – 24 October followed by the Brownies the week after. It was stressed to members that this fundraiser goes toward the Outings held during the year, we would appreciate it if members could donate some goods or spare a couple of hours one of the days. If we cannot raise enough funds, the cost of the outings would have to be considerably increased.
September outing – the choice after the last outing is to Castle Douglas/ Kirkcudbright on Thursday 25 September 2025. The closing date for names will be at the General meeting on 4 September
Christmas Markets – Senga had costs for York 17 -20 November 2025 at present the cost is around £270. This would be at Hampton by Hilton Hotel on B&B, York markets will start on 15 November. If anyone is interested, please get in touch ASAP so that bookings can be made as soon as possible
Pantomime – Little Mermaid, Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 1pm – cost will be £30 per member £37 non-member Tickets to be paid by 5 September please.
Charities – donations were given this year to Ayrshire Cancer Support, Alzheimer's and The Night Before Christmas.
Business concluded – Next meeting will be Thursday 4 September 2025 in the Gatherings, High Street, Maybole at 1pm
Any queries please do not hesitate to get in touch
Regards
Anne W