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August Notices

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 12th 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 24th 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 16th 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 29th October at Border Woodturners. We need five entries from the club.

Diary Dates

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

16th August – Anniversary Social BBQ

24th August – Demonstration by Eugine Grimley

3rd September – Wood Prep Day

 

Roger

Wood prep – July 2nd

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.

Potential new member may appreciate a lift

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

Wood Prep – Sunday June 4th

The first of the month seems to have come around quick and there’s a lot to do!

On the cards for tomorrow:
1. chainsaw work on the huge pile of logs outside (if the weather is really inclement we might do it inside)
2. making a new rack for the wood blanks
3. cutting blanks on the bandsaw
4. sealing the blanks
5. collecting a sycamore trunk from Dalbeatie

So lots to do, hope you can make it! Bring your chainsaws and PPE.