JUNE 2008

Club Meetings

Club member, Richard Bicheno, demonstrated the making of a novelty frying pan at our
February meeting. The 'Hands On' evening for March was cancelled in order that Bill
Care could bring forward his scheduled October demonstration. Bill demonstrated the
making of a natural edge goblet and a natural edge square edge bowl. Tony Walton was
invited to our April meeting to demonstrate the making of a vase with a pierced butterfly
motif and a box with a screwed lid. Our Chairman, Derek Manwaring was due to
demonstrate at the May meeting, but due to the Club's commitment to have a display at
'Living Arts' at Hatfield House and Derek's committed presence on that day, Denis
Fisher kindly stepped in and demonstrated the use of 'oyster' inserts in the rims of
bowls.

June 'Hands on' Meeting

Primarily for the benefit of our less experienced members, the meeting will be a 'hands
on' and clinic night. Experienced members will be on hand to give their advice, and
personal approach, on all aspects of our craft, from chucking methods, tool techniques,
sanding and finishing to tool sharpening.
'Hands On' nights are intended to be less formal and more relaxed, giving members a
chance to interact with the night's activities and to engage more freely in related
conversation. Therefore, the greater the input from members the more successful the
evening will be. If you are having problems with the grinding of any particular tool then
bring it along and have it ground into a working state

'Living Arts' Hatfield House

Thameside were invited to provide a display and demonstrate the craft/art of woodturning
at the 'Living Arts' show held in the grounds of Hatfield House over the period 7th – 11th
May. Unfortunately these dates coincided with our May club meeting and our spring
seminar but due to the support of club members Brian Pitcher, Dennis Smith, Arthur
Tewkesbury, Peter Root, Colin and Annete Firth, Len Roberts and Ivy Jeacock
willing to steward the event and Derek Manwaring and Chris Wedlake demonstrating
on the Thursday and Saturday, Peter Jackson and Wally Hammond demonstrating on
the Friday, Dennis and Debbie Knott and Bob Jeacock on the Sunday, the show and
club events all were a success.

Spring Seminar 2008

Tony Witham was invited to demonstrate t our Spring Seminar on Saturday 10th May.
Tony made a natural edge bowl in lilac and a hollow form in walnut with an African
Blackwood insert and a small 'Bowler hat' box in walnut. Members enjoyed an informative and interesting demonstration and the buffet lunch, with a slide show of members work.

Projects for 2008

The first project for the March meeting was 'Turn a Toy'. A variety of items were
submitted, Traction engines, Skittles, Helicopter, Executive toy, a Rocket and a selection
of bowls. The second project for the May meeting was 'A Pair'. This produced a variety
of items, including boxes and goblets. All the items were assessed and marked by a
committee member and club member.

The next project for the July meeting is to turn Honey Dippers and Garden Dibbers. Use
your imagination and produce something different

Wood Recognition

It is intended to have a wood recognition session later on in the year. Members are
invited to turn an egg and cup, in different wood species. Members are requested to turn
as many as they wish, not marking the type of wood, but still sign your work. There is
plenty of scope to use your imagination for the proportions of the egg and cup.
Members have submitted a few examples but a lot more are required.

Annual Club Competition 2008

The above projects do not take the place of the club's annual competition to be judged at
the December meeting. However, this year there will be three categories, Novice,
Intermediate, and Advanced.

Forthcoming Events

Norfolk Woodturners Society is organizing 'Turn East'. A one-day Regional Seminar
at Fakenham High School on Saturday 16th August 2008. Tickets cost £25, which will
include a buffet lunch. are available from Bernard Rose, Tel No. 01603 436990.As there
is limited space available, early application is recommended.

Hawkwell Summer Fair on 12th July 2008, Magnolia Park, Rectory Road Hawkwell. A
pitch has been reserved for Thameside. Our presence there will be to raise funds for our
nominated charity, Southend PHAB. Whilst we still have in stock a number of items
kindly previously donated by members we would like to further swell the stock: you can't
go on forever keeping what you make, so have a look around and take this opportunity to
have a clear out for a good cause. Alternatively, why not make something special for the
occasion. Your items should be delivered by the 10th July meeting.

Autumn Seminar

Peter Blake has been invited to demonstrate at our autumn seminar on Saturday 13th
September. Peter's expertise is in split, multicentre and brass turning. Tickets cost £10
will be available from the Events Committee member shortly.
Make a note in your diary for this event.