West Pennine Woodturners are based at Norden Methodist Chapel, Norden, nr Rochdale, Lancashire - not far from junction 20 off the M62.

Club meeting nights are the first Friday of every month, whern guest turners are often in attendance, doors open at 7pm with a prompt start at 7.30pm. Additionally, the Club organises day long demonstrations approximately 4 times a year. We also hold regular hands-on sessions for Club Members to come along with any difficulties they are having - they will be guaranteed to go home with a tried and trusted resolution.

Items produced by Club members are often for sale, and the Club's stand can be found at Craft Fairs and Farmers Markets throughout the North West. Additionally, the Club Secretary can be contacted if you are after something special or cannot get to any of the events listed.

Membership of the Club is £22 annually, with a meeting fee of £1. Guests are welcome to attend.

Below is the programme of events for 2011:

Friday, 7 January Club night:
Friday, 4 February Club night: with the 'Great Egg Cup Race' (bring your own tools, don't be shy)(competition: a bowl)
Saturday, 26 February Demonstration by Roger Busfield - eccentric turning at it's best.
Tickets, at £12 which includes all refreshments and an excellent lunch, are available from Jesse Butterworth.
Friday, 4 March Club night: 'hands on'. Members (in groups) to make boxes. (competition: an Egg and Eggcup)
Wednesday, 16 March Club Dinner at The Castleton Hotel and Restaurant Friday, 1 April Club night: with Morecambe and Wise (a.k.a. Dave and Stewart) turning fruit. (competition: a Box)
Friday, 6 May Club night: a 'hands on' night - members (in groups) to make platters. (competition: a piece of Fruit)
Saturday, 7 May Demonstration by Bob Chapman famed for Sculptural turning, Singapore ball etc.
Tickets, at £12 which includes all refreshments and an excellent lunch, are available from Jesse Butterworth.
Friday, 3 June Club night: Jesse Butterworth will be demonstrating decoration techniques. (competition is a Platter)
Friday, 1 July Club night: demonstration by Ian Clarkson (mompetition is a Decorated Piece)
Friday, 5 August Club night: hands on' night with Members (in groups) to make pens. (competition is a Rice Bowl)
Friday, 2 September Club night: Derek Mason and the Chairman will be turning spinning tops (competition is a Pen)
Saturday, 24 September Demonstration by Mick Hanbury.
Tickets, at £12 which includes all refreshments and an excellent lunch, are available from Jesse Butterworth.
Friday, 7 October Club night: 'hands on' night. Members (in groups) to make Goblets. (competition is a Spinning top)
Saturday, 22 October Demonstration by Granville Howarth.
Tickets, at £12 which includes all refreshments and an excellent lunch, are available from Jesse Butterworth.
Friday, 4 November Club night: Trevor Holt and Keith Goodchild demonstrating (competition is a Goblet)
Friday, 2 December Club Annual General Meeting and Social evening with pie and pea supper. (competition is a Bud Vase (All entries to be donated to a local Hospice)