As usual doors open at 6pm, and don’t forget you can bring things to show others and /or ask for advice about. Tonight’s theme is ” Hollowing” which takes the form of a demonstration by David Ross.
Our next meeting. CANCELLED 6.45pm Thursday 8th January
This meeting is cancelled, due to road/ car park conditions and the weather forecast. See you on the 22nd
Report from Meeting 11th December 2025
This was the end of year meeting, with the awards for the 2025 shield competitions and also the Xmas competition. It was also the evening of the Xmas Raffle with over 100 prizes awarded.
Shield Winners for 2025 were:
Novice: 1st: Graeme Gunn , 2nd: Bob Bull, 3rd: Neil Farnham
Intermediate : 1st: Keith Hodgson, 2nd: Chris Lycett, 3rd: Barry Cumming
Open: 1st; David Hobson, 2nd: David Ross, 3rd: Alec Mutch
Xmas Competition Winners were :
Novice 1st:Neil Farnham, 2nd: Neil Farnham 3rd: Donald Mackenzie
Intermediate : 1st: Alan Smith, 2nd:Alan Smith, 3rd: Alan Smith
Open: 1st; David Ross, 2nd: Nick Simpson, 3rd: Alec Mutch
MacGregor Shield for best in show: Alan Smith
David Hobson. First Prize in the 2025 “Open” Shield Competition.
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.
Board meeting minutes from November 20th are available in the ” Club minutes and documents” area.
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!
Board Meeting 20th November 2025 6.15pm
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
Neil is in control !
Alec demonstrated making very thin pieces using freshly cut Alder and a light bulb inside the piece.
Our next meeting Thursday 13th November. 6.45pm
Doors open 6pm
Tonight’s meeting will be led by member Alan Smith on the theme of Goblets.
