NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2024
Written by Don Smith
SATURDAY CLUB 14TH SEPTEMBER 2024
There isn’t much to report except to say that the morning started off as normal with a quick brief on what would be happening.
Firstly apologies from John who unfortunately had no wheels to get him there. Alan would be showing the October’s competition piece which would be a thinned wall bowl.
There was one request from Harry who asked if he could get help on making beads on flat disc type work so I took this on. I also had a request to show a visitor the basics of woodturning, which took up the second half of the morning.
Coffee time came and the usual discussion about the next Saturday club took place but as I was standing down as the coordinator there may be a different format in future. However, I did state that I would still be available to help on teaching or monitoring anyone who wanted help.
The morning finished with everyone helping in clearing up and putting away.
I would like to say thank you to all those who have helped with the running of the Saturday club since we started up again after Covid.
No photos taken.
CLUB NIGHT 17th SEPTEMBER 2024
A.G.M and Odies Oil
A great number of members turned up for our AGM, after the general business the presentation of the trophies and certificates took place, photos of the winners follow.
There were joint winners for the Intermediates achieving 209 points each were Alec Wells (photo 1) and Nick Rose, Nick was not in attendance.
Second place was Richard Ayers with 208 points (photo 2)
The winning entries in the beginners Group were in:
First place Brian Eagle with 515 points, Second place Don Camburn with 503 points and in Third place Tony Tadd with 465 points.
These points when converted into cup points giving you the following winners for the shield and trophies.
Winning the Mayor of Havant Shield was Don Camburn with 84 points (photo3).
Winning the Don Smith Challenge Cup was Tony Tadd with 88 points (photo 4)
Winner of the Woodturner of the Year Trophy was Brian Eagle with 95 points (photo 5).
The last two items on the agenda having been discussed the meeting closed and everyone headed for refreshments. The meeting re-started by announcing the winners of the September Competition.
Richard then explained the system for choosing the items to go to the forthcoming SAWS Open Day competition. Just a reminder if the yellow sticker had a cross on it then that piece was selected, those lucky enough to be chosen were asked to bring their item back to the next club meeting in October. There was also the chairman’s challenge with prizes being awarded.
It was now time to introduce our speakers for the evening husband and wife team Eddie and Hayley from ODIE’S OIL (photo 6)
They gave a very good talk on all aspects of their products as well as demonstrating its ease of application and finishing. Explaining about the many types of Oils and the numerous number of powdered pigments that make up the full range of their product. For those wishing to order on line please remember to use the code BERE to receive your 10% discount. The website address is www.odiesoil.co.uk phone number 07778954682.
The before closing the meeting Richard thanked them for an interesting talk and demonstration tending with a round of applause. Everything was cleared away and we all made our way home.
The next set of photos show the competition table (Photo 7) and the entry gallery table for SAWs (Photo 8, 9 and 10).
Written by and photographed by Don Smith.
