Coronavirus Update: December 2020
In these continuingly uncertain times, we would like to reassure all BSG members worldwide that The British Sugarcraft Guild continues into its 40th year, however, there are a few differences to our normal practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community of members.
• National Office staff are currently working from home as advised by the government and on reduced hours. You may still JOIN and RENEW your membership and sugarcraft insurance at your convenience in the BSG Online Store.
• Our office telephone line will remain closed during this time. For all enquiries, please email hello@bsguk.org and we will respond to you as soon as we can.
• All live in-person Branch Meetings, Events, and Committee Meetings remain suspended and may be replaced by Zoom demonstrations, meetings or other online activities. Please check our social media for updates…
• BSG members are encouraged to access The Sugarcraft Lounge, our members’ community Facebook group, to stay in contact with fellow members, share cake chat & photos, and where you can continue to enjoy our regular online sugarcraft demonstrations.
• The BSG Regions are hosting regular virtual demonstrations and workshops for members each month. Many local branches are also now holding online activities for their members. Check out the social media pages for further information.
• Sugarcraft News members’ magazine is publishing as normal. Members will continue to receive their copy through the post as usual. If you have an article of photos, please email: editor@bsguk.org
Most importantly, we hope everyone can stay safe and well. Thank you for your continued support, trust, and patience during this incredibly challenging time for us all.
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BSG Virtual Demonstrations
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Summer Skills School
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Online Competition Day: Region 5
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Exhibition of Cakes & Sugarcraft – Region 7: Chiltern Hills & East Anglia
Region 7 Sugarcraft Exhibition Saturday 25th September 2021 at Wodson Park, Wadesmill Road, Ware, Herts. SG12 0UQ Open: 10.00am - 4.30pm Traders/Shops, Demonstrations, Competitions, Make & Take sessions. Plus Raffle, Tombola, Cake Stall...
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Love Sugarcraft Day
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Ruby Anniversary Competition
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Sugarcraft News members’ magazine
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Demonstrator Training Seminar – Diseworth
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Sugarcraft Zoom Day of Demonstrations: Region 8
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Podcast: The Reconstruction of A Royal Cake
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Region 8 – South East Exhibition
The BSG Region 8 - South East Cake & Sugarcraft Show Date: Saturday 21st May 2022 Venue: The South of England Showground, Ardingly, RH17 6TL Important exhibition update: 17/10/20 Ardingly Exhibition Postponed to 2022 Covid–19 is still...
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Region 4: Workshop Day with Marilyn Hill
Venue:
Burntwood Methodist Church, Swan Island, Burntwood, WS7 0BJ
11th June 2022
Region 1: Exhibition
Venue:
Tulliallan Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine. FK10 4BE
Following the government's extension of Covid-19 restrictions in England, the Special Members' Meeting (SMM) arranged for Saturday 17th July will now be held virtually on Zoom. (Previously published arrangements for in-person attendance at The Barbanell Centre - Stafford, are now withdrawn.)
Remember! ALL BSG members now have the opportunity to vote - either by joining the meeting on the day or by post. Documents for the SMM are easily accessible to view and download from the BSG website: bsguk.org/smmjuly21/ (the access password for members is shown on page 11 of British Sugarcraft News).
This week we were treated to an excellent sugarcraft demonstration by Maria O'Connor, President of Cork Sugarcraft Association, and International BSG member 😀
Maria showed how to create this perfect little Chihuahua which we have called Cara 🥰
The British Sugarcraft Guild members can enjoy the Free to View tutorial over in in community group The Sugarcraft Lounge. Don't miss it!
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This Thursday, we have Maria O'Connor, President of Cork Sugarcraft Association, joining us Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge to demonstrate how to make this delightful Chihuahua Cake Topper. Don't miss it! Free to View for all The British Sugarcraft Guild members in our online community group.
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Julie Peacock
Looking forward to this Maria .
Kicking off our June programme of virtual tutorials; Maureen Tothill will be demonstrating how to make beautiful Wafer Paper Flowers this evening with Region 7 of the British Sugarcraft Guild - Chiltern Hills & East Anglia, live on Zoom from 8pm. More details on this link: fb.me/e/2cHE4971V
Judith Lynn demonstrated these cute baby trainers at BSG Region 2: Sugarcraft North's monthly Zoom meeting last week. On Saturday BSG members in the North England region can enjoy a special Sugarcraft Demonstrations Day featuring multi-award winning sugarcraft artist, Cassie Brown. Details on the flyer...
BSG Region 5: Wales & The West Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Club welcome Sharon Wee this week, Zooming in all the way from Australia, and demonstrating sugar Bootees/Shoes. Open to all; tickets are available @ £4.00 from: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sugarcraft-booties-by-sharon-wee-tickets-156764018399
The British Sugarcraft Guild has another fantastic programme of Zoom sugarcraft tutorials for you throughout June 🤩 Including:
🧡 President of Cork Sugarcraft Association, Maria O'Connor, demonstrating a Chihuahua Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge
💙 Paul Bradford, Debbie Brown, and Georgie Godbold - featured artists at the BSG Region 1 Scotland & Northern Ireland British Sugarcraft Guild Day of Dems and Competition
💛 Still time to submit your competition entries for BSG Region 5 Wales & The West Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft Club Online Sugarcraft Competitions
Plus! In addition to all of this, many of our local BSG branches are hosting virtual demonstrations of their own 🤩
Learn more about the benefits of BSG membership - including our special low-cost insurance scheme. Join today! bsguk.org/shop
Last week we were treated to a brilliant 'Fault Line Cakes' demonstration Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge by Judy Kimmins.
Free to View for all BSG members; watch the tutorial back right now in our online community group 😀
Learn more about the benefits of The British Sugarcraft Guild annual membership and join today! bsguk.org/shop
Live in The Sugarcraft Lounge on Wednesday 12th May , Judy Kimmins will be decorating a Fault Line Cake 😃
The British Sugarcraft Guild members can join us in The Sugarcraft Lounge at 7pm. If you fancy baking-along, you can find Judy's materials and equipment list in the 'files section' of The Sugarcraft Lounge
This month we have an a'may'zing packed programme of sugarcraft demonstrations and workshops hosted by regions of The British Sugarcraft Guild for you to learn and enjoy! 😃
Plus, on Saturday 8th, our South East region are hosting a special Sugarcraft Zoom Day of Demonstrations R8. There's still chance to buy your ticket and enjoy all the activities on offer throughout the day! Don't miss it 🤩
The British Sugarcraft Guild 💙 sharing our love of sugarcraft since 1981
