A Woodturning get together in Wales?

[henton49er]

Hello to all woodturners on the forum,

Following the success of the recent forum get together in the Midlands, would there be interest among forum members for a get together in Wales (we seem to have quite a contingent on the forum from Wales and the neighbouring counties of England)?

Your views would be appreciated to confirm the level of interest and it would help if you completed the poll to gauge the right part of the country to hold the event (bear in mind that somewhere in the Builth Wells/Brecon area would keep travel down to under 2 hours for most of us :wink: :wink: ). You can select two choices of area to reflect how far you are prepared to travel.

It would be hoped that the day could be held at the workshop of (or under the guidance of) a professional turner so there would undoubtedly be a charge for the event. The level of the charge would depend upon numbers, location, catering etc etc. I am really just trying to gauge strength of interest at the moment. I am happy to try and coordinate if there is sufficient support. Any suggestions as to locations of workshops of sufficient size to take (say) 15 visitors would be welcome, as would any other input.

 

[EnErY]

Im a taff im in The South where ever it is ill attend count me in
regards
bill

 

[VikingAl]

I'm up for it!.

 

[nev]

voted

 

[Phil Pascoe]

After the rugby, I voted north, just to disadvantage as many Welsh people as possible.

 

[EnErY]

After the rugby, I voted north, just to disadvantage as many Welsh people as possible.

Is That Why The opposition were given sat navs to find Their way out of Their own half of the field :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[tekno.mage]

I voted mid-Wales - but then I would as I live there

 

[henton49er]

After the rugby, I voted north, just to disadvantage as many Welsh people as possible.

Is That Why The opposition were given sat navs to find Their way out of Their own half of the field :lol: :lol: :lol:

Typical SatNavs; just led them down blind alleys and into cul-de-sacs. :lol: :lol:

 

[EnErY]

I voted mid-Wales - but then I would as I live there

wots the beer like that end :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bill

 

[tekno.mage]

wots the beer like that end :lol: :lol: :lol:
Bill

There are quite a number of micro breweries - so I'd say it was pretty good

 

[henton49er]

Well, the poll has closed with a small turnout but a clear preference to meet in the south of Wales (not surprising given the population distribution, I suppose).

Names I have so far are:-

nev
EnErY
VikingAl
Spinks
tekno.mage
henton49er

Somehow I doubt that phil.p would travel up from Redruth for a day of being slagged off about the rugby!!

Are there any more takers for a day's gathering, somewhere in south Wales?

 

[EnErY]

Mike
Is it ok if I get a guy That's considering to have A go at Turning in the near future to come along with me Plz?
regards
Bill

 

[orchard]

I voted too guys, and would like to meet up if possible
Cheers
Nick

 

[henton49er]

Mike
Is it ok if I get a guy That's considering to have A go at Turning in the near future to come along with me Plz?
regards
Bill

Yes, Bill; don't see why not.

 

[henton49er]

I voted too guys, and would like to meet up if possible
Cheers
Nick

OK, Nick, thanks for the post. That brings our total to eight including Nick and Bill's mate.

 

[VikingAl]

Hi fellas, I've got a good friend that does a lot of wood orientated crafts such as making custom handles for knives of various sizes etc. Hes had a couple of go's on my lathe but I'm far from an expert, would it be possible for me to bring him along?, he's keen to get into it & just as eager as myself to meet up with like minded folk & it may help in bumping up our numbers if that helps?. If that's allowed then add another!.

 

[henton49er]

Hi fellas, I've got a good friend that does a lot of wood orientated crafts such as making custom handles for knives of various sizes etc. Hes had a couple of go's on my lathe but I'm far from an expert, would it be possible for me to bring him along?, he's keen to get into it & just as eager as myself to meet up with like minded folk & it may help in bumping up our numbers if that helps?. If that's allowed then add another!.

No problem as far as I am concerned. That takes us up to a possible 9 people if we can get everyone together.

 

[VikingAl]

Excellent!. Now for the venue.......... :shock:

 

[henton49er]

Excellent!. Now for the venue.......... :shock:

Yes, the venue ... I am really looking to those living in S Wales to come up with a venue ........ any thoughts anyone??

 

[henton49er]

Looking at the Register of RPT members in Wales, of the six listed, two are in north Wales, three are in mid-Wales and only one is in S Wales (at Milford Haven, a bit out on a limb for travel). The one in mid-Wales furthest south is at Erwood between Builth Wells and Brecon. Is that too far north for those from the south?