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Worldwide Knit In Public Day

Join us at the Framework Knitters Museum for the Worldwide Knit in Public Day on Saturday 13 June from 11am to 3pm in our Summer House. Worldwide Knit in Public Day is an annual event encouraging knitters of all skill levels to gather in public spaces and share their love of the craft with others. Since its inception in 2005 it has grown into the largest knitter-run celebration in the world, with events in dozens of countries. The Framework Knitters Museum is proud to be part of this global event and so no need to book, just drop in at any time between 11am and 3pm. Suitable for all ages and all skill levels, and so bring your own project along and enjoy knitting in our Summer House. You may also enjoy … Public Knitting Event: Les Tricoteuse – Framework Knitters Museum

Sat 13 Jun12:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Framework Music Night: The Strawberry Jammers

Roll up to see The Strawberry Jammers! A Notts based five-piece band performing a feast of folk, with a dash of rock and pop, and plenty of opportunity for the audience to join in and sing-along. Martin (lead guitar) John (banjo and dobro) Roger (guitar and vocals) Derek (bass guitar)and Jim (vocals and harmonicas) have been together for a number of years performing in folk clubs, charity events, festivals and parties. In fact, they got together first, jamming at a strawberry and champagne party. Hence the name!! To book please visit Buy Framework Music: The Strawberry Jammers Tickets online – Framework Knitters Museum This will certainly be another popular and fun music night at the Framework Knitters Museum, so do book early to avoid disappointment.

Sat 27 Jun20:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Public Knitting Event: Les Tricoteuse

Marking Ruddington’s 40th anniversary of being twinned with Grenay in France, the Framework Knitters Museum will be celebrating France, Bastille Day and Les Tricoteuse, the radical knitters of the French Revolution, with a public knitting day in our Summer House. Les Tricoteuse were the radical women of the French Revolution who sat next to the guillotine, knitting as heads rolled. Many of these women had been involved in early outbursts of the Revolution, such as marching to Versailles in October 1789 to protest against rising prices and food shortages. Their knitting became a key symbol of resistance. A good summary of Les Tricoteuse can be found here … Tricoteuses: Knitting Women of the Guillotine – geriwalton.com For our celebration of France and the relationship between Ruddington and Grenay, we are hosting a public knitting day, in the spirit of Les Tricoteuse, on Saturday 11th July from 11am to 3pm in our Summer House. No need to book, just drop in at any time and enjoy sharing your craft with others. Suitable for all ages and all skill levels, and so bring your own project along and enjoy knitting together in our Summer House. Please feel free to dress appropriately for this French themed event. N.B. No guillotines will be in use during the day! You may also enjoy … Worldwide Knit In Public Day – Framework Knitters Museum

Sat 11 Jul12:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Friends Trip to the World of Wedgwood

Join us for a special Friends of the Museum day trip to the World of Wedgwood, one of the UK’s most celebrated heritage attractions. This fully organised visit includes guided tours, giving you a fascinating insight into the craftsmanship, history, and innovation behind Wedgwood. There will also be time to explore the site at your own pace — whether that’s visiting the museum, browsing the shop, or enjoying the surroundings. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a social day out while connecting with another iconic piece of British industrial heritage. Tickets are available at the front desk.

Tue 14 Jul10:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Talks & Lectures

'From Ruddington to Cromford' Book Talk

Writer Deborah Elliott, who is passionate about her family history and helping others to unlock their own family stories, presents this fascinating talk about her framework knitting ancestors, the Price Family. A tale encapsulated in her book From Ruddington to Cromford, encompassing Nottinghamshire, the Peak District and even Florence Nightingale. Deborah’s talk features local actors Sarah Burton and Leo Lanzoni, previously seen in ‘Riot Act’ at the museum, reading extracts from her book. This free talk will last approximately 60 minutes followed by signing. Seating will be limited and so to book your free place please visit … Buy From Ruddington to Cromford Talk Tickets online – Framework Knitters Museum Deborah’s talk is being presented as part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture … www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Sun 20 Sept15:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Framework Music Night: Higgs Bo'sun

Higgs Bo’sun is a Nottingham-based fusion of five multi-instrumental and vocal particles. Using guitar, banjo, melodeon, fiddle, harmonica, whistles and more, they perform an entertaining mix of accompanied and unaccompanied songs and tunes drawn largely from the British and Irish cultural traditions. Great harmonies and thoughtful arrangements – all guaranteed to get feet tapping and audiences singing along! To book please visit Buy Framework Music: Higgs Bo’sun Tickets online – Framework Knitters Museum View Higgs Bo’sun on YouTube The Kelty Clippie, performed by Higgs Bo’sun

Sat 26 Sept20:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Framework Music Night: An Audience Without Jake Thackray

An Audience without Jake Thackray celebrates the life, songs and wonderful wordsmithery of the great Yorkshire chansonnier, Jake Thackray, a unique talent, whose songs are full of poetry, wit, irreverence and humanity. He became known to millions through his regular appearances in the 1960s and 1970s on programmes such as Braden’s Week and That’s Life. Since his death in 2002 there has been growing recognition of his genius and a resurgence of interest in his work, with admirers including Ralph McTell, Jarvis Cocker, Alex Turner, Don Black, Thea Gilmore, and Cerys Matthews. John Watterson is the UK’s leading performer of Jake’s songs. As Fake Thackray he has toured with Fairport Convention, as well as performing at Latitude, Cropredy and the Edinburgh Fringe, plus numerous radio appearances. John’s show will include many Jake classics (Sister Josephine, On Again On Again, The Bantam Cock and others), anecdotes from John’s research into Jake’s life for the recently published biography as well as some of the ‘lost’ Thackray songs John has rediscovered and recorded on his CD, The Lost Will and Testament of Jake Thackray. To book please visit Buy Framework Music: An Audience Without Jake Thackray Tickets online – Framework Knitters Museum A guaranteed sell-out and so early booking is strongly recommended. To discover more please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QCPdlaGD_o and www.fakethackray.com

Sat 24 Oct20:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Framework Words & Music: Twelve Days

An inter-weaving of seasonal poetry and music written, arranged and performed by Stuart Henson and John Crawford Running time: Approx. 60 minutes Award-winning poet Stuart Henson reads from his book of Christmas poems, accompanied by John Crawford on melodeon and guitar. Get into the festive mood with poems that celebrate Christmases past and present. John’s music, drawing on the English and European folk traditions, weaves in and out of lyrics that feature birds, beasts, bells, and the Nativity. As Stuart says, “Twelve days of Winter celebration. Twelve poems from cards sent over the years at Christmas time. One or two have appeared in books. One became a British Council Christmas greeting. One was overlooked and left forgotten in a file. There have been others – another carol, a pub-scene, and Annunciation . . . but twelve is a good number.” ‘Stuart Henson is an Eric Gregory Award winner and recipient of an Eastern Arts Bursary for ‘A Place Apart’ (Shoestring Press, 2003) His most recent poetry collections are ‘Beautiful Monsters’ (Shoestring Press 2023), a New & Selected entitled ‘The Way You Know It’ and a haiku nature diary sequence of a year in rural Cambridgeshire, ‘A Handful of Wasps’ (2025). http://www.stuarthenson.co.uk/ John Crawford (melodeon and guitar) is well-known as a performer and musical collaborator in the world of folk music, dance and drama and has played regularly at festivals, theatres, arts centres and ceilidhs around the UK.

Sun 6 Dec14:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Framework Music Night: Tricity Vogue's Christmas Sauce - A Second Helping

Back by popular demand, cabaret singer Tricity Vogue returns to the Framework Knitters Museum and our renowned music nights, with a second helping of her Christmas Sauce. Tricity Vogue, the ukulele-wielding ‘master showgirl’, will warm your cockles and other parts with cheeky cabaret numbers, served up with a juicy helping of festive sauce and boisterous yuletide fun. Ms Vogue has been a sparkling light on the national and international cabaret scene since the noughties (or should that be naughties?), charming audience with her trademark wit, quirk and sauce. As one audience member said after her 2025 show … “Now Christmas has really started!” So, expect the unexpected and to be singing along with gusto! Guaranteed to sell-out and so book early to avoid disappointment. To book please visit Buy Framework Music: Tricity Vogue’s Christmas Sauce – A Second Helping Tickets online – Framework Knitters Museum

Sat 19 Dec19:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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