As we don’t have A meeting in January I thought it best to highlight some things that are coming up.

First off On Saturday 25^th February, there will be an all-day demonstration by David Lowe RPT from Snainton woodturning. Put the date in your diary now!

Amongst other things David will be demonstrating his signature piece “A   Vase with a Zip in it” –

Tickets on sale at the shop. Please note that sandwiches will not be available for lunch – please provide your own- however soup will be available.

On Saturday 27^th May we will be having a demonstration from Andrew Hall – those of you who went to Harrogate will no doubt remember Andrew.  Tickets for this will be on sale soon. However the following day, Sunday 28^th Andrew will be giving a masterclass where he will be teaching how to make a small hat. The cost for the day (given a maximum of 5 participants) will be £40 plus supplying your own wood.

Places for this course are already starting to be taken so book by email to me ASAP.

Just heard from Dave Biven that Jet and having a sale on their big lathes.

The 6520B lathe (the clubs main demo lathe) is on sale for £2190 while stocks last – normaly £2400 – £2500.

If you are interested in a new lathe then now is he time to buy.

Sarah has now finished the Beginners Course with a very nice bowl with a brass insert.

Last Teaching Session before Christmas and Sarah completes her Spindle Project – An Osolnik Candlestick with a brass inlay.       Well done Sarah.

A great days turning with Nikos at the Master Class. Reg, Carl and Chas turned a Winged Bowl and I turned a Tagliatelle Goblet.

Tonight, –  Phil Howard will be showing his artistic side

The wood of the month this month – Robin will be telling us about Zebrano

Next month– January -NO CLUB MEETING. Workshop open as normal

February –The demonstration will be Items for the kitchen – Rolf gets domesticated.

Wood of the month will be Sycamore

and the competition item will be “An Art Piece”

The new programme for 2017 is now available and will be on the web site this week.

Turning Workshops

Sunday 12^th & 19^th Feb Phil Howard will be taking a workshop on Hollowing. As places are limited (6 only) Please book your place tonight

Professional Demonstration

The next professional Demonstration is on SATURDAY with Nikos Siragas from Crete – Please support this event – get your tickets tonight.

On Saturday 25^th February, there will be an all-day demonstration by David Lowe RPT from Snainton woodturning. Amongst other things he will be demonstrating his signature piece “A Vase with a Zip in it” – Tickets on sale at the shop.

Diary Dates

17^th Dec – Professional Demo by Nikos Siragas form Crete

12^th & 19^th Feb – Worksop on Hollowing

25^th Feb – Professional Demonstration by David Lowe

 As this is the last Club meeting before Christmas may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year

 Roger

For those who are coming on Sunday to help collect the Yew from Kirkcown please meet up either at the club at 9am or at 9.30am in the Lay by on the A75 just before Creetown. The lay by is on the left  next to the direction sign for Creetown. – See pics below

If any body is interested in Mallee Burls – See poster below – please e mail me as I will be putting an order in soon. The more we can order the cheaper we can get them.

Roger

New in stock Red and Brown Mallee Burls

First quality seasoned caps available in a range of sizes from small Burls to large platter/clock blanks.

Sold on harvest weight at £9.99 per kg.

Express shipping from £3.50.

Stunning quality, viewing/collection welcome from our premises near Leek Staffordshire.

Our website will soon be ready, where purchases can be made through the online shop.

Open 7 days a week

Any questions/queries please call Lee or drop me an email

07792 565 661

woodwiseuk@yahoo.co.uk

www.woodwiseuk.co.uk

The Interclub Competition will take place on Sunday 30^th October at Border Woodturners, Brampton.

Any items for possible entry into the competition will be judged by the committee at the meeting next Tuesday. The club needs to enter 5 items for judging and a range of pieces is preferable (not all bowls).

Please bring along any piece you would want to go forward into the competition.

The Club will be hiring a bus to go to the Harrogate Show on Sunday 20^th November. The bus, which will take 14 is almost fully booked, however no booking is final until the full cost (£25) has been paid. If you have your name down to go and have not paid please see Jimmy Brown ASAP – Final date for payment will be at the next club meeting on the 13^th September.