Welcome, and a heartfelt ‘well done’ to our four Beginner’s Course particiants  Dave D, Eric, Brian Chris and David H.

Especial praise should be heaped on Dave H who missed the first day but came in early today and still achieved everything required at the end of the day (that was a lot to take in and your mind must be buzzing tonight). I was genuinely impressed that everyone managed to make a spindle turned item and also a bowl – and every bowl was really good with pleasing aesthetics, well finished and nobody went through the bottom.

As with every course the real learning comes with confidence, which comes with practice, and I ask that if you see any of these new members then you please give them all assistance and support at this early stage of their woodturning journey, just as you have in the past.