JDA - Past Events

As is to be expected, those of us who went to Uxbridge for the craft market and to do some shopping, were well armed with shopping bags and bulging wallets.

When we reached The Pavilions Centre in Uxbridge, we drove around in circles, trying to find the car park! The JDA group was welcomed by the Manager of the Centre, and we were given tea and coffee.

Then we were shown to a craft stall where a lady showed us how to design original cards. It was amazing to watch her make up the cards, using simple stick-on decorative edges and turning the pictures and paper flowers into 3-D layers.

The lady was very tolerant and patient as we all tried to make our cards at the same time! Papers, scissors, glue, bits and pieces of card flowers and sparkling glitter were spread around on the tables. The JDA members eagerly grabbed what they fancied to create their own cards and to try and copy what the lady showed us! Most of us enjoyed making the cards and were able to take home our sparkling, creative cards with pride. Members of the public stood by, watching us with interest as we made our cards.

Afterwards, we all went off in different groups to have lunch and do some shopping on our own. There were some craft stalls to browse.

The Pavilions Centre was full of people patrolling the shops, spending, spending and yet more
spending. It was impossible to visit all the shops and stalls, due to shortage of time, so some of us will be back to visit on our own.

I recall that I came to this area a long time ago and walked around the small shops and streets. But now the small shops have been swept aside, for better and for worse, in favour of the huge faceless stores we find everywhere, in the name of progress.

I do also recall that there was a small camera shop that sells Leica cameras and other top grade cameras and it seems to have disappeared too, along with some independent bookshops. More's the pity!

Thanks to Lisa for arranging the outing, to Susu for helping us with the making of the cards and to the volunteers who pushed some of the members in wheelchairs around the shops.

Myer Solomon

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