Galloway Woodturners

Chairman’s Report 2025

It gives me great pleasure to present my report for the past year.

Firstly, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all members of the committee for their hard work, dedication, and continued commitment throughout the year. Your efforts, both seen and unseen, have ensured that our club continues to thrive and remain well supported by our members.

 

A special thank you goes to

Phil Jones & Phil Howard for the creation of the beginners course manual.

Ken Powers and his wife for hosting Richard Findley

Phil Jones, who stepped down from the committee this year. Your contribution, time and enthusiasm have been greatly appreciated.

Sadly, we also remember the loss of one of our valued members Jake, this year. Their contribution, friendship, and enthusiasm, heckling will be deeply missed.

Despite this sadness, it has been another successful and positive year for our club. Membership remains strong at 61, our events and activities have been well attended, and the spirit of camaraderie that de?nes our group continues to shine through everything we do.

Our professional demonstrators this year have been Les Throne, Eugine Grimmley and Richard Findley. Unfortunately, the club experienced losses on two of the events, despite the considerable effort that went into planning and advertising.

Kenneth Coates & Stephen Eccles are qualified tutors and have run several beginners courses this year. Thank you

The dark nights are nearly upon us, with this in mind, Stephen and Kenneth have offered to open the club up on a Wednesday afternoon.

David Simpson has previously done this, but he is unable to this year.

Once again, thank you to everyone who has played a part—large or small—in making this another successful year. I look forward to working with you all in the year ahead.

Bryan Jardine