2016

December 14, 2016
The Christmasy Meeting

A chance to catch up on all things Christmas – we wrote our cards, wrapped our presents, chatted LOTS and had lovely food and drinks. A very relaxed meeting amidst the crazy holiday period.

November 9, 2016
The Foodie Meeting

You have seen her in the press, heard her on the radio, and if you are a frequent customer at the Black Cat Cafe on Mill Rd. you probably have tasted her food! Rocking Raw Chef Barbara Fernandez taught us how to prepare delicious vegan, raw food

Our Annual Craft Fair took place in late November, and it was the most successful yet!

October 12, 2016
The Hands On Meeting

A members showcase! Blue Belles shared their passions, businesses, and projects with each other to get honest feedback and get others interested in the same issues.

September 14, 2016
The Bookish Meeting

Author Guinevere Glasfurd talked to us about  her best-selling book The Words in my Hands and about the process of researching and writing a book, and how she got published.

August 10, 2016
The Through the Lens Meeting

Photographer Lina Orsino-Allen, of Lina and Tom, facilitated a hands on session to show us how to take great photos using only our mobiles or simple point and shoot cameras. Our selfies are next-level-good now!

July 13, 2016
The Summery Meeting

Our traditional al fresco meeting, a picnic with a difference. This time we had a cocktail masterclass led by our very own Aoife, of Sweet Peas and Sours fame, who created a signature Blue Belle cocktail, including a non-alcoholic version, and after making a few batches together we shared them and a few canapes. A lovely meeting!

June 8, 2016
The Money Meeting

How much do you know about money? Saving, credit, loans… how to manage your money, take care of your hard earned cash, and make smart decisions about your earnings? We shared tips, tricks, and facts with each other, with many cups of tea and a fair bit of cake!

May 11, 2016
The Shiny Meeting

Gem expert Jason Middleton gave us ‘An introduction to gemstones’, including the basic properties and what to look for in jewellery. We also discussed the 2016 resolutions and decided how we want to vote.

April 13, 2016
The Official Meeting 

We celebrated our 3rd birthday, unveiled the new programme and played our now-traditional buzzword bingo. Extra special raffle sponsored by The Cambridge Satchel Company, and the draw for our Dig for Denman bursary.

March 9, 2016
Colour, style, fashion! Luanne Hill from Accent on the Positive introduces us to the differences that colours, patterns, and shapes can make in the way we look. Are you a Summer or and Autumn?

February 10, 2016
An introduction to British Sign Language with Jane Kennedy – learn to finger spell and hear about Jane’s adventures in her many years as a BSL teacher.

January 13, 2016
Return of the Belles Do & Dabble, featuring Fat Balls (for birds!) and name tags and brooches.