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 £20 annually, with a meeting fee of £1. Guests are
welcome to attend.
Below is the programme of events for 2008:
Friday, 1 February Club night with Mark Raby of Chestnut Products. Competition: a finial box
Saturday, 2 February Demonstration by Jimmy Clewes. CANCELLED due to personal reasons.
Friday, 7 March Club night with demo by Andy Brough on Routing. Competition Kitchen utensil
Friday, 14 March Annual Club Dinner at Sykeside Country House Hotel.
Saturday, 29 March Demonstration by Mick Hanbury. Tickets, at £10 which includes all refreshments
and a glorious lunch, are available from Jess Butterworth.
Friday, 4 April Club night with George Howard. Competition Bud vase (weed pot if youre American)
Friday, 2 May Club night with guest Ian Clarkson demoing chainsaws. Competition Egg cup with egg
Saturday, 31 May Demonstration by Guy Ravine. Tickets, at £10 which includes all refreshments
and a glorious lunch, are available from Jess Butterworth.
Friday, 6 June Club night. An interesting night is in store as the Committee have planned an "Egg Cup Race".
Competition Table lamp
Friday, 4 July Club night with demo by Dave Mackin. Competition Rice bowl
Friday, 1 August Club night with talk by Roy Dutson. Competition A piece of fruit
Friday, 5 September Club night with demo by Jesse Butterworth. Competition A tool handle
Saturday, 27 September Demonstration by Bob Chapman. Tickets, at £10 which includes all refreshments
and a glorious lunch, are available from Jess Butterworth.
Friday, 3 October Club night with demo by the Chairman. Competition A vase
Friday, 7 November Club night with demo by Derek Mason. Competition Salad bowl
Saturday, 22 November Demonstration by Tracy Owen. Tickets, at £10 which includes all refreshments
and a glorious lunch, are available from Jess Butterworth.
Friday, 5 December Club night and Annual General Meeting with Tool Auction. Open Competition
with entries donated to local Hospice
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