Monthly updates and reports from the club secretary and their team.
Last weekend saw the club attend the Bonded Warehouse Open Weekend at Stourbridge with our show stand for two days of woodturning magic. This has been one of our regular shows over the years and we had another great weekend (despite the rain on Sunday morning). As usual we had fantastic support from our club…
On the back of the recent shows and our Hands On evenings, I wanted to remind everyone to follow a couple of basic Health and Safety rules when using the lathe or equipment. If we can obey these simple rules, then it will ensure that we all enjoy our club nights and outdoor events without…
Thursday night was our last Hands On and Turning Clinic of the year and it was great to see so many club members and visitors turn up. There was plenty going on to keep people’s attention, the three club lathes where in operation, the members work table had an excellent display of work, the last…
Last weekend the club were once again out and about demonstrating the heritage craft of woodturning. This time our outdoor stand was at the Belbroughton Scarecrow Festival, and it gave members of the public the chance to see woodturning up close and ask members questions. Despite a weekend of mixed weather, there was plenty of…
How do you receive your copy of Revolutions Magazine? In order to reduce costs, and to be more environmentally friendly, the AWGB are asking everyone to consider the way that they receive their quarterly copy of the Revolutions magazine. It is each members choice as to how they receive the magazine, but if you want…
On Sunday 15th of September Burcot Woodturners had their stand at the 76th Forest of Arden Ploughing and Hedging Match, which this year was held in Studley. Our Outdoor Events co-ordinator Mike Crockett led the team comprising of Trevor Cocks, Bruce Turley, Roger Street, Paul Phillips and Alan Thompson, as they demonstrated to the public…
At our September meeting we welcomed Mike Luck to the club to give a demonstration on applied copper decoration. The evening was yet again well attended, with over 50 members and visitors coming along to see Mike’s demonstration. Mike gave a very interesting demonstration which combined the use of Milliput putty around the copper to…
ASTWOOD BANK CARNIVAL Firstly, I would like to thank all of the club members who took time to come along and support the club at Astwood Bank Carnival. It was great to see so many people turn up and lend a hand or have a go on the lathes. I would especially like to thank…
AUGUST’S MEETING – HANDS ON AND TURNING CLINIC It was another well attended evening with plenty of members having a go on the lathes. I trust that you were able to learn a few new techniques and skills that you can use when you are turning at home. Here are a few photographs from the…