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The World of
EMBROIDERY
THE CO MPLETE EMBROIDER Y CENTRE EXHIBITIONS January 7th- February 1st WORK BY THE NEW EMBROIDERY GROUP. A superb select ion from this Nationally renowned organisation. February 4th - March 1st ARTIFACTS AND EMBROIDERIES FROM AFGHANISTAN. An origi nal and personal col lection compiled by Nawal Gebreel. EXCLUSIVE! May 7th - June 28th THE ANCHOR EUROPEAN AWARD FOR MODERN EMBROIDERY -1996. Voirrey Embroidery is again the exclusive venue in the U.K. for the top exhibits from this prestigious bi-annual European competition . To find us, leave M53 at Junction 4 and take A5137 (Heswaii) .The Centre is open weekdays, 10-5 (8pm on the first Thursday of the month) and Sunday 1 to 5pm
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