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International Guild of Knot Tyers

Monday. 13 July, 2026 - Sunday. 19 July, 2026
Week 29
Friday. 17 July, 2026
9:00 am

Thames Traditional Boat Festival - Henley-on-Thames, UK

Henley

This Festival takes place on a lovely site on meadows overlooking the river Thames. It has a large range of traditional Thames boats along with other exhibits and stands.

Camping is available for tents and vans.

For more information and tickets see https://tradboatfestival.com/trad2026/

(photo credit Sue Pennison)

Sue Pennison will be demonstrating ropemaking at this event.

Saturday. 18 July, 2026
12:00 pm

North West Branch UK

George & Dragon

NW Branch contact Ian Rogers. Everyone welcome at

The George & Dragon, 67 High St, Tarvin, Chester CH3 8EE, UK

This year's projects are:

January 17th Dorset Buttons

February 21st Globe Knots

March 21st Pineapple Knots

April 18th Sailors Cross or Guild Badge

May 16th Trays

June 20th Square Mat or rope making Weather permitting.

July 18th Elongated Mat or Ropemaking

August 16th Worming & parceling or Ropemaking

September 20th Bell rope made from Rope made over Summer .

October 18th Skeletons Solomon dolls

November 28th Christmas decorations

December 12th Christmas lunch