TnJ5tees Statement 2023. Coyle'5 Cottage Women s Group The Women s Group was founded in 1993 to provide a meeting place for women from the Lough Shore area and its sutyoundings. The group PTovides place for social interdction and recreational activities. where women can talk freely about their lives and issues and receive a warm welcome in a comfortable eni'ironmenl without judgement or prejudice. Coyle's Cottage Women s Group was Set up to provide a meeting place for local women from an i501ated rural area to decrease isolalion and increase welfare awareness. It also provided a centre where they can benefit from a rdnge of actil'ities and leam skills in crochei knitting, quilling and art work. Classes in traditional crafts such as 5ewin& knitting and crochet are pmvided. The group also knit crochet hats and blankets for the prematur¢ baby units in the local hospilal. At Christmas the group liaise with a Needy Children charity and knit outfits for dolls and make soft toys for the charity. They also make patchwork gift cracker5 and knitted Christmas stockings for a local Children's group, as well as making festive door wreaths. The group meet weekly for Iwo houT5 and pay £2.( admission. Tea and oneS are proi'ided. The financial Stsiement for Coyle's Cottage Women's Group. Incoffle/Opening Balance £6.718.24 Expenditure £334.97. Due to COVID and illness WTthin the group no outside tutors were employed and the group did nol attend any crnft exhibition5. Hopefully next year the group will embrace thi5 again. Teresa McLernon Secretsry.
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