Huddersfield Textile Society President’s Message 2014-15
Published on 11th September 2014
A message from the Society’s new President Stephen Sheard.
A message from the Society’s new President Stephen Sheard.
Huddersfield Textile Society has finalised its 2014-15 events programme and it features the usual mix of expert lectures, a site visit and, of course, the annual dinner.
Bill Skidmore, former President of Huddersfield Textile Society and the current President of The Bradford Textile Society, recently took part in the Science Council’s STEM From The City event.
Designer Susan Gaunt has highlighted the capabilities of the Yorkshire textile industry with her latest project - a 40 mile fleece eco cloth.
The University Of Huddersfield is hosting the Transition: Re-Thinking Textiles And Surfaces Conference, with keynote speakers Philip Fimmano and David Shah, on November 26th and 27th 2014.
A permanent exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of the Leeds tailoring industry has opened at Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills.
Bill Skidmore, former President of Huddersfield Textile Society and the current President of The Bradford Textile Society, was involved in a recent exhibtion for secondary school pupils in London.