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North Lincolnshire Woodturners Association
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Important information
for all NLWA members
Whenever I add new material to the website I send an update by email to all members. If you are not receiving these update emails from me then it means that either I haven't got an email address for you or that the one I have is out of date. Without your up to date email address I cannot send you important information, such as when we might be reopening. To avoid missing out, please send a me a quick email with your email address to info@nlwa.org.uk . I can then keep you up to date on events.
Our objectives for 2021
If all goes well and nothing changes, we intend to re-open the Club at 7pm on Monday 12th July at Lodge Moor Community Centre. The demonstrator that we will be welcoming back for this first event in 18 months is our good friend Sue Harker. If you are in contact with other Club members, please pass on this information.
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Whilst all this is good news, we have to be aware that there could be "bumps" in the road
Everybody hopes that the restrictions will be removed and allow us to get back to normal for July. We don't know what the situation will be in July, but we are hopeful and doing all we can to make it happen.
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Our priority will be to make sure that we can reopen safely
We will be making as sure as we can that nobody who comes through the doors will leave with a Covid infection.
Our objective is to put these last many months behind us and get on with developing and enjoying our Club.
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All of you can help us to make it happen
- Make sure you have all your Covid vaccinations. They are safe and everybody can have confidence in them.
- For the time being, please keep to the regulations. Wear a face covering properly. If you have to go out then please maintain social distancing.
- The schedule to lift the lockdown is based on scientific advice and we need to follow the guidance at all times.
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Let's look to the future
We have booked a complete schedule of live demonstrations from July to the end of the year and all of next year. This includes all your usual friendly favourite demonstrators. We were coming around to thinking that we might have to rely on live remote demonstrations, but now that seems less likely. We have always been a friendly sociable club and want to keep it that way.
Get ready! We'll be meeting in
Will you be with us?
Members Workshop Showcase
It's great to see what members have been doing in their workshops during these months of the pandemic. Just send images of your work and a short description to me at info@nlwa.org.uk
From Mike Brocklesby
From Alan Linnegar
I recently acquired some well seasoned yew and boxwood – branches 2-3” thick so maybe for pens or small boxes and other treen. Wonderful figuring in the yew and the box turns or carves well. If any interest people can call me on 01427 752536 for potential swaps or donations to Lindsey Lodge
All the best. Alan
Many thanks, Alan. Two lovely types of wood. Most turners love using yew because of its great colour and features. Boxwood is so difficult to get hold of these days. Nice little vase you have made there, Mate.
From Peter Booker
Peter was telling me that he likes the new format of the website and its content. He's been quite busy with something of an unusual project for a neighbour turning 12 spindles for an 100 year gypsy caravan. They were all "identical " but his main projects for the time being are making furniture items for the house, will keep him busy for ages!!
I think we can all sympathise with Pete about jobs around the home! Helping restore a 100 year old gypsy caravan sounds like a real labour of love.
If any other members have been engaged in an interesting or unusual project then please let me know at info@nlwa.org.uk and I'll paste it here on the website.
Unfortunately no photos to share of this vintage caravan at the moment. The photo below is a bit nostalgic as it is from one of the last times this wretched pandemic allowed us all to meet.
Hopefully, in 2021 we'll all be able to get back together again.
From Martin Stear
From Graham Light
Here are some links to some of our favourite places and hangouts
Just click on the link and you'll go straight to their website.
If you use another supplier that is not listed here, please let me know their details and I'll add them to the list.
Axminster Tools is a favourite place for woodturners. Just click on the link below and you'll go straight to their website. Enjoy!
Record Power is another great place to visit.
Our local woodturning store!
The renowned maker of superb tools
Crown make a range of cryo and M42 edged tools that really keep their edge.
It could be said that RDG Tools are the provider of the unusual. If you've been hunting around for a particular tool for a job and failing to find it then RDG could well have it in stock.
If you're in a rut and can't get out then Uncle Ed will help you out!
Another renowned and respected woodturning supplier
This is a great place to find the things to make your workshop a great place
This is a really useful YouTube video. It's too easy to neglect maintenance of the lathe, but it does make sense to keep the biggest tool in the workshop in top notch order.
I've been over my lathe and it certainly makes a difference when banjo moves smoothly or the bowl gouge glides on the tool rest.
Fancy a good laugh?
Whilst our website will focus more on our Club, its Members and our craft, I can't help but think that an occasional laugh might help us through these depressing times. It might be a cartoon, a joke or a funny story, but it will always appear below. If you don't like this let me know. If you've got something good, a cartoon, a joke or a short video that you can share with others then please email it to info@nlwa.org.uk.
A good laugh always helps doesn't it?
From log ...... on to the lathe ..... then in to the woodburner!
Let's face it it happens to all of us!
Anybody who has not avoided the misfortune of having to deal with brainless, gormless, cerebrally challenged members of that sub species of the human race called 'buyers' will relate to this video!
Got difficulties with
the website?
Check out our easy to use guide to using the website. There are lots of helpful hints and tips that might just provide you with the answer you need
Can you help me please?
I know I look like Darth Vader's demented English cousin - and The Force is definitely not with me but I can't help it!
The website continues to be amazingly popular.
In March we had 184 visitors to the website and most were members. This is a substantial increase on last year and dramatically shows how important the site is helping all of us keep in contact during this crisis. With the vaccination programme well underway now, perhaps there is a glimmer of hope that we will be able to get back together at some point this year.
Using the survey below, please let me know your likes and dislikes on the website. This will help me provide you with what you want to see.
Your Website Survey
Views, Comments and Opinions of Members
"I think the new website is great, a lot better than the old one. Once a new interested person logs on to view the new site I think they will want to become a member, there is no doubt it."
"The committee is doing a great job to keep the club going and keep everyone informed keep up the great work, cannot wait to get back to normal and meet everyone face to face."
"I'll be coming back to the Club as soon as possible!"
"Workshop Chatshop is a great idea. I'll support it and use it. It'll be a good way to keep in contact."
"We all need to keep checking the website to find out what's going on"
"Looking forward to seeing everybody again"
"Workshop Chatshop is a great idea! I'll support the Club and use it."
“Thank you Graham for keeping us informed, it is not an easy task but you and the committee are doing a great job please keep it up!.”
"I look at the website regularly. There's always something new and interesting. I really enjoy the woodturning videos."
"Very pleased to see that progress continues. Look forward to seeing everyone some time in the near future."
"Well run by committee why change it"
"The Committee is doing a good job so no need to change it
"hoping to get started again next year"
"Its great to be able to keep in touch with our club. Please keep the website going.
Keep safe
Keith"
"Keep it all going till we can have an AGM"
"I'll be returning to the Club as soon as it opens again. The new website is very good and helps to keep in touch"
"I like this new Chatshop idea. Reckon it'll help keep the Club going while it's closed"
"I don't always have the time to do things on the internet I would like to but like to keep on eye on the website, you are doing a fantastic (and sometimes thankless) job. I appreciate that people do not always respond or it takes some time (guilty) but your efforts are appreciated so please carry on." (Many thanks to whoever contributed this comment. I'm very grateful to you.)
"Come on you lot, give Graham some support, he has worked his socks off for all of us and the least we can do is help him!" (not contributed by the Editor!)
From Mel Bailey:
"The club needs your membership and support as vice chair it is my constitutional duty to look after the membership please contact at any time on 07854413518 or melvynjamesbailey@gmail.com if you need help in any way. I am always happy to come to your support as usual I can supply tea and biscuits. Keep well and good luck. Mel"
Please click on the link below that will take you into the AWGB website. The AWGB are the body that the Club is associated with and they provide a very valuable resource for us. It is well worth checking out their website.
New on the website is the AWGB November Update
