A variety of entries this month, with some of them showcasing work on the theme of natural edge bowls. Natural edge bowl in Yew by Peter Hockley Natural edge bowl in Oak by Peter Hockley Natural edge bowl in Laburnum by Peter Hockley Natural edge bowl in Ash by Peter Hockley Bowl in Maple with
Beginner The beginners category was a tealight holder Joint 1st place Stuart Tresadern Joint 1st place Rob Marlow 3rd Peter Flint Other entries Paul Greensmith Rick Nelson Intermediate The intermediate category was a candlestick. 1st Malcolm Edwards 2nd Dave Hobbs 3rd Mary Dunne Advanced The advanced category was an identical pair of decorative candlesticks.
There were only a small handful of entries on February’s display table Natural edge bowl by Peter Hockley Another natural edge bowl from Peter Hockley Bowl in ash with silver embellishment by Paul Greensmith Involuted turning with hanging ornament by Malcolm Edwards Involuted turning from January hands on day, finished at home by Graham Hunt
Beginner The beginner’s category was a bird 1st place Stuart Tresadern Joint 2nd Rob Marlow Joint 2nd Alan Underwood 4th place Rick Nelson Intermediate The intermediate category was a hedgehog. There were no entries. Advanced The advanced category was an animated animal with moving parts. 1st place Keith Lanchester
Even with the chilly weather recently and the Christmas and New Year celebrations, some members still managed to get some turning done. Malcolm Edwards – Pen and keyring – January 2024 Peter Hockley – Box in Yew based on a 4th century Roman pot – January 2024 Rob Marlow – Square bowl – January 2024
The Chairman’s Challenge runs from January to November each year. There are three categories: novice, intermediate and advanced. The competition is to encourage members to keep turning. At the end of the year, the overall winner of each category is presented with a shield. The entries for 2023 are on the Chairman’s Challenge 2023, and
The first item to arrive on December’s display table was a rather spectacular flame vase by Dave Hobbs. There was an unusual goblet by Paul Greensmith which attracted attention and appreciation from several people. A bowl and goblet showed off some by Peter Hockley showcased some beautiful zebrano and monkey puzzle wood. He also showed
November’s table was dominated by Darren Smith’s 3D printed accessories and decorative items. Kris Cientak – String Holder – November 2023 Malcolm Thorpe – Kingwood Box and Rosewood box (right) – November 2023 Darren Smith – 3D Printed Chuck Holders – November 2023 Peter Hockley – Bowl Beech – November 2023 Darren Smith – 3D
Beginner The beginner’s category was a 100-150mm platter. 1st place Alan Underwood 2nd place Rob Marlow Intermediate The intermediate category was a decorated 150-300mm platter. 1st place Chris Chambers 2nd place Steve Jones 3rd place Malcolm Edwards 4th place Dave Hobbs Advanced The advanced category was an incised and coloured platter. 1st place Kris Cientak
Margaret Garrard was our demonstrator for October. She has been turning for 27 years, initially taking it up as a hobby. She covered involuted turning, using up small squares of wood, painting and piercing! Involuted Turning Margaret showed us how to make the individual steps to make an involuted piece of turning including how to
