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Dorset Woodturners Association

We are an independent group of enthusiastic woodturners
from all walks of life and at various levels of ability
and experience. Our ages range from young to not so
young. Membership is open to both women and men. We
currently have a lady committee member. We have been
established since July 1992.
We have a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Committee
of six. We have, and abide by a simple constitution and
we operate within adequately funded resources. We also
have public liability insurance. A modest annual sub
covers the cost.

We do not categorise members as novices, intermediates,
or experts, we regard all as woodturners. We do not expect members to have a minimum
inventory of equipment and we have a policy of no competitive turning between
members. We pride ourselves in being a friendly group of people with a common interest
in woodturning and an enthusiastic willingness to help and learn from one another.

We arrange visits to places of interest, last summer to the Axminster Tools and
Machinery Factory and we are planning a visit to a Timber Yard at Hazelbury Bryan and
the Dorset Coppice Group in May.

We hold 12 meetings a year. These are directly or indirectly related to woodturning.
These meetings are mostly held on the first Wednesday of each month. We hold a
partners evening dinner annually to which spouses, partners, friends and relatives
are invited. Several times a year on a Saturday we invite professional woodturners of
national repute to visit us for a whole day to demonstrate woodturning techniques.
Our regular meetings begin at 7.15 p.m. and finish about
9.45 p.m. These meetings are held in the Village Hall,
Braeside Road, St Leonards Ringwood BH24 2PH. The
pictures show: professional Gary Rance, demonstrating to
us and a skilled member showing his work.

Why not try us out? It is a fascinating and rewarding hobby.
You will be made very welcome.
We always start with a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

For more information contact our Secretary Alex Wells
Tel: 01202 233437
Email: alex@xelacraft.co.uk

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