I have recently inherited a fair number of turning blanks (spindle & bowl). Some are labelled but I’m trying to identify the rest. If anyone with experience of the types of wood that were available in the 1990’s could please spare me an hour or so (in return for coffee, biscuits and maybe some rare wood!) I would be really grateful.
I’m in Kippford.
If you fancy this challenge please call me on 07909681349 or 01556620672
Very many thanks,
Mick Schofield

For your information the following professional demonstrators have been booked for next year. Please put the dates in your diaries now and have a look at each of their web pages to see what to expect.

Margaret Garrard                             www.margaretgarrard.co.uk

Saturday 7^th April 2018     Demonstration

Sunday 8^th April 2018     Master Class

Margaret has demonstrated at the club before and was well received when she last visited.

Emma, Tiny Turner                           www.thetinyturner.co.uk

Saturday 2^nd June 2018     Demonstration

I spoke to Emma at Harrogate and was impressed with her work, I am sure she will impress you.

Joey Richardson                                     www.joeyrichardson.com

Saturday 18^th August 2018     Demonstration

Joey is an internationally respected turner and sculptor who has exhibited all round the world.  I hope we can give her a warm welcome in Castle Douglas.

I am now looking to 2019 and wondering whom to invite.  If you have any suggestions please let me know.

David

Notices – August 2017

Tonight, – Tonight we look at turning material other than wood.

Our presenters are Phil Jones, Arthur Young and Judith Simpson

The wood of the month – Elm

Next month–  September – We will have Mike Poole from Kilmarnock.

Treasurer – As indicated last month Phil will be standing down as Treasurer at the AGM in October. Christine Carson has (reluctantly) agreed to stand as Treasurer if there are no other volunteers.

Professional Demonstrations  –

The next demonstration will be our anniversary demonstration on Saturday 12^th August by Sally Burnett – Those of you who get the “Woodturning” magazine will have seen the article about her in last months edition. Those who haven’t seen it there is a copy on the notice board.

Please get your tickets tonight – we have 12 people coming already from other clubs.

We have a further demonstration by the Irish Woodturner Eugine Grimley. This will be on Thursday 24^th August at 7pm. Tickets for this will be £5 available on the night.

We are currently looking at booking Demonstrators for 2019. If there is someone you would like us to book please see David Simpson ASAP

Social Evening –  Don’t forget our BBQ on Wednesday 16^th August from 6pm – 9pm (husbands & wives are also invited).  Bring your own food to cook, tea & coffee will be available – If you want anything stronger then you will have to bring it yourself.  There will be workshops going on during the night

Inter club Competition – This will take place on Saturday 29^th October at Border Woodturners. We need five entries from the club.

Diary Dates

12^th August – Guest Turner Sally Burnett (Anniversary Bash)

16^th August – Anniversary Social BBQ

24^th August – Demonstration by Eugine Grimley

3^rd September – Wood Prep Day

Roger

Please be ware that I will not be organising any wood prep activity on 6 August.

Demand for tickets from other clubs is going well. Why not reserve yours today?

You can get them from the club shop or reserve them by e mailing me. remember if you reserve them you must pay for them.

Roger

Hi,

is there a ticket available for Sally’s demonstration day?

thanks

Jayne

If anyone has home baking for the club’s catering at the Dalbeattie Sportive event tomorrow, Judith and I will be at the club workshop tomorrow morning at about 9.15 to pick up a table and will be happy to receive your donation.

Otherwise please bring it to the Blair Centre, Dalbeattie.

Many thanks

David

Please may I have some details of the date and time of the event as if I can assist with sandwiches etc., I would like to help if I can.  Also I am unfamiliar with Dalbeattie so will need assistance with directions.

Who do I need to make contact with re: helping with this event?

Regards.

Susan Colley

A quick reminder about wood prep tomorrow. There is a lot of wood at the workshop that needs converting so if you’re available come along between 1pm and 4pm tomorrow, Sunday 2nd. Bring your chainsaws and PPE.

I’ll be going over to Barwhinnock House for about 1:30pm if you’d prefer to meet me there.

Phil H has been taking part in a show at the Harbour Cottage Gallery in Kbt recently. Also taking part was Jane Fraser from somewhere Stranraer way who is interested in the Club. Is there anyone who lives to the West of CD who would share driving, petrol etc. with Jane ? You don’t have to come from Stranraer, anywhere to the West may help.

Contact Phil H and I’ll give you Jane’s contact info.   Thanks