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The Saturday Workshop in February ( 25th. Feb ) will concentrate on the use of Hollowing Tools, particularly the Rolly Munro Hollower, which the Club recently purchased, and is available for loan from the club (A small deposit required).
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On Tuesday evening 14th. February the club held its AGM, which was well attended by members. The proceedings commenced with with the Chairman reading apologies for absence, and obtaining approval of the minutes of the AGM held on 8th. February 2011. (Details of which had been displayed on the club notice board throughout the year).
The Chairman (Ken Saxton) then gave his report of club activities during the year 2011-2012. He detailed the events which the club had been involved in, demonstrations given, membership numbers, acquisitions and disposals of equipment, and grants received. In summary he stated that the club was in very good shape and had an active and vibrant membership. We look forward to yet another interesting year with many more outside events to visit, along with a full program of demonstrators booked.
The Treasurer then presented the club accounts. He reported that we have had a good twelve months, with the club keeping its head well above water financially, and the balance sheet in a very healthy position. This was partly achieved by the generous grant of £1000 by Greenham Common Trust, and good support from members. A new lathe, grinder, DVDs, and tools had been purchased during the year. The shop was increasing stock and sales and doing well. The club's old lathe and grinder had been sold.
It has been decided by the committee that due to the healthy state of the accounts, that there is no need to alter the present subscription level. A note of caution though was sounded, in that the Padworth Hall Management Team have given notice of an intended substantial rent increase in the near future. An on-going discussion with them has not produced any definite figures yet.
The accounts were approved and adopted by the meeting.
A vote of thanks was given to our Treasurer Mike Allen for all his hard work on behalf of the membership.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman invited nominations from the floor to fill any of the committee positions. They explained that new members of the committee would be welcome, especially somebody who could give help to the Treasurer in his busy role. No volunteers were forthcoming, so the officers and committee remains unchanged from last year.
The following members agreed to take responsibility for various activities :
The Monthly Competition : Steve Jamison
Video and Audio Equipment : Mike Allen, Denis Winter, Phil Boulter
Website : Denis Winter
Library : Derek Prout
Shop : Nigel Amour
Monthly Raffle : John Tuck, Tony Harvey
Welcome New Members : Jim Coombs
Door Attendants : Tony Warner, John Tuck
There was then some discussion on various items after the Chairman invited any other business from the floor.
After a break for tea a very useful general discussion was organised on other subjects that members wished raise. These included such points as future subscription levels, door entry fees if more expensive demonstrators were booked, all day professional demonstrations, competition judging organisation, and cooperation with other clubs to share costs.
The meeting concluded at 10 pm.
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Llyn from Flutterby Crafts visited the club for the January Saturday Workshop.
For those members interested in further details of her products and tecniques, she has a good website at : www.flutterbycrafts.co.uk especially if you go to her 'blog' section.....it may interest the "other halves"as well.
She was thanked after her visit for coming along and showing her painting methods for apples and pears.
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Also worth Googling is The West Australian Guild of Wood Carvers.....amazing ' Snail on Lemon Slice Carving'
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*The Yandles spring show is scheduled to take place on 13/14th. April. *
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"Tiranti" ...'well
worth a trip to the showroom if you're in the area. '
www.tiranti.co.uk to be found at
3 Pipers Lane off Pipers Way/Berkshire Drive on the road down to
Thatcham station off the A4. They are very helpful & will give members
a 5% discount...they stock things like Dremel drills & the accessories,
gilt finishes & varnishes, staining wax pastes, liming wax, carnuba
wax, ebonising lacquer, acrylic paints & pigments, pyrography bits &
pieces plus wood carving tools & books.
