Our next meeting Thursday 11th December . 6pm for 6.45 pm

For our last meeting of the year, we have the Xmas competition, Bring any piece of work ( not entered for any club competition previously) to enter with the members attending voting for their preferred pieces. Presentation of the 2025 shields will also take place.

We will also have the XMAS raffle, with many exciting and some less exciting prizes. It isn’t too late to bring a contribution to the raffle. We also welcome any snacks to share this evening.

Report on Meeting 27th November 2025

In a change to the original programme due to ill health of our original presenter, and also that of a replacement presenter, our Chair set a challenge. Participants were given two 2″x2″x10″ pieces of wood, and asked to make one thing at home, and then to make another of the same thing during the evening. We ended up with some small vases, some Christmas decorations and a scoop. As usual the turners had different amounts of experience.

Our next meeting Thursday 27th November 6.45 pm

Doors open from 6pm

Due to ill health there is a change to tonight’s programme. Nick has chosen some turners to make a piece at home from a supplied piece of wood. They will then have a matching piece of wood to make a copy of whatever they did at home. No serious competition but a bit of fun!

Report on Meeting 13th November 2025

The theme this evening was chosen by Alan Smith, who also chose the turners. The Theme was Goblets, and the turners varied from complete beginners to the most experienced. Different techniques were shown and lessons learned

This is Bruce’s first attempt at a Goblet
Nicky shows a way of supporting the piece.

Neil is in control !

Alec demonstrated making very thin pieces using freshly cut Alder and a light bulb inside the piece.

Report on meeting 30th October 2025

Errol led us through a meeting where members could bring pieces of work to show others and discuss. This could be showing some creativity, skill, technique or asking for advice.

Here are some Photographs from the meeting:

Our Next meeting 30th October 2025 6.45pm

Doors open from 6pm

Showtime Meeting – organised by Errol Levings

This is an opportunity to bring some work to look for, or give advice. A good opportunity to talk about techniques, problems etc, and to be inspired. You can bring several items, and they will be allocated a slot ” in turn” for one item at a time.

Report on Meeting 17th October 2025

Marco organised some turners to take on their own projects on the theme of toys.

Marco made a ball and catching device
Alec was on a production line of spinning tops
Susan was making herself a small person
Nicky was making something yet to be revealed!

The final products!