South Wales club.....?

[dilwyn]

hi i am only learning myself would like any info if there any clubs in or arond the rhondda valley area. as for al from neath youre more than welcome to come and try my lathe anytime got a friend who is learning me the ropes as to speak . i dont have any luck either buying chisels on the net.so posted a wanted ad. cheers guys dilwyn

 

[N.james1]

There's one in Gorseinon, well Loughor to be exact. 7pm til 9 on Tues & Thurs in the welfare hall

 

[boysie39]

Well !!! a right little Dragons Den has come to light here has it not . :shock: :mrgreen: .

I suppose this brings to light exactly what this forum was set out to do , help bring a community together and help fit them in . =D>
What does slightly worry me is there are so many of you :roll: next thing will be practice at Cardiff Arms Park followed choir practice in Tiger Bay . :lol: :lol: What a lovely thought . =D> =D>

What I am trying to say is what a great group . =D> =D>

 

[SVB]

Hi there.

Probably a bit far for a regular club but worth looking at the avon n Bristol club, or more specifically the workshop run under the 'Max Carey woodturning foundation' in portishead. They offer tuition, though you have options on locally it seems, but they also have some 20+ lathes of all makes and budgets in their workshop together with all the other gumph (don't forget tools, chuck(?), sharpening and dust protection also will be needed not just the lathe). Worth a phone call and maybe a day out I suggest.

Simon

 

[johnny5]

There's one in Gorseinon, well Loughor to be exact. 7pm til 9 on Tues & Thurs in the welfare hall

Hi I live close to Gorseinon Any further details or info on this club please.

regards
John

 

[=Edward=]

Hi there,
My son bought me a wood turning lathe for Christmas! How lucky am I? I have been searching on line for any courses or clubs in Swansea, without any luck until I came across the UKworkshop site where I read with great interest of the 'South and West Wales Wood Turning club' in Pontardawe. I would be grateful if Tudor could give me contact details.
I have tried to find details of the club on line but without any success.

I must say how great it is to have access to this website and hope to be talking to many of you in the future.
Ed

 

[=Edward=]

Yes Al, as Mark says there is a club in Pontardawe. We meet every Monday at 7.00 PM. in the old Alltwen School. You can come along for a trial run and ask some questions. If you like it, membership is £15/yr (I think) and 50p each visit. We have members from Neath and Port Talbot as well as Swansea Valley etc. Sometimes there are lathes etc. advertised on our notice board. I will send you a PM with contact details.
Regards,
Tudor

Hi Tudor,
I'm a newbie, I have written a general letter, but have had no reply, therefore am dropping you a note directly.
Very interested in the Pontardawe - 'South and West Wales Wood Turning Club' and would be very grateful if you could let me have contact details.
My son gave me a lathe for Christmas and after searching the web was lucky enough to find this website, I live in Swansea and it would be great if I could make contact with like minded people.
I look forward to hearing from you or any other that could give me any information.
regards
Ed

 

[nev]

Hi Edward
Welcome to the forum.
If you do not get a reply from Tudor, or anyone else, it may be worth dropping Les Bryan an email. He is a professional woodturner based in Ammanford that does demonstrations ,so he will probably be on first name terms with any of the local clubs. He also offers tuition if thats the route you decide to go down.
As i mentioned in a previous post The Tycroes lot are a friendly bunch and only 5 mins from Pont Abraham.
hope that helps
nev

 

[eleanorjane1]

Hello,

I am also a [fairly] newbie to the world of wood working. I currently attend a club in Loughor if anyone is looking for one in that direction, it runs on a tuesday and thursday from 6:30 and is £2 a session. But am looking for something a little closer and see that there is one in Pontardawe, could anyone give me any more information on it please??

 

[Retire2004]

Hi, Eleanorjane 1, Edward and Nev.
Apologies, but just logged on tonight and saw your messages.
The Pontardawe club meet every Monday at 7.00pm (barring bank hols. etc.) Membership is £15 per year and 50p per Monday visit. We are also open on one Friday and one Saturday per month (not sure of exact dates).
WE are in the Community Centre (old school) on Duffryn Road, Alltwen. Take the A474 from Pontardawe to Neath. Duffryn Road is half way up the long straight hill (sharp RH to the right) the school is about 200 yards on the right. We are looking for new members so you are mast welcome. PM me if you have any queries. (Still waiting for Viking Al to show up !!!)
Thanks Nev for your input.

Regards, Tudor

 

[VikingAl]

Hey Tudor!, I'm still waiting to bl###y turn up as well!, ha ha, the joys of working opposite shifts to the wife & having
2 kids, ah well. I will be coming down though, hopefully this year!.

 

[wayne curie]

Hi im in South wales Email sent to you
regards
Bill

hi there im looking to turn wood but cant find any coarses near me, i live in maerdy rct, do you have any knoledge of any coarses

 

[nev]

Hi im in South wales Email sent to you
regards
Bill

hi there im looking to turn wood but cant find any coarses near me, i live in maerdy rct, do you have any knoledge of any coarses

Hello and welcome,
A valley or two over, I don't know if the Bridgend woodturners are still going but may be worth a call or email.

 

[BigBob55]

Hi there Al or anyone else who can help!
I am looking at moving to Wales after many years in New Zealand where I lezarned my wood turning skills and made reasonable income from them. I've kept my lathe and equipment and would like to crank the old girl up again and get in touch with other active turners. I am keen to know how you are getting on Al with your turning as I have been through a similar process and I am also looking for honest advice on areas that are good to move to. I would like a rural spot that is a manageable distance from a small town, etc and where the community will not want to burn a non local on the wood pile (had this experience before somewhere else!) I'm also into riding and fixing vintage motorbikes so any contacts re this good too. Hope some fine people out there can give me their tuppence worth.
cheers
Robert

 

[WoodMangler]

I am looking at moving to Wales after many years in New Zealand

PM sent

 

[BigBob55]

Many thanks for those who have replied already with very useful advice and information. I'm trying to work out how to use this forum so apologies if my replies are not getting through to you. Me and the boss lady are coming to have a look in Pembroke shire mid January so if anyone knows of any meets i can come along to and meet some local folk that would be great.
Cheers and thanks
Robert

 

[Phill joiner]

I may pop along to one of these. Will I be thrown out for being a Segmented lover.

 

[Retire2004]

Hi Phill joiner and Big Bob 55
I am a member of the Pontardawe Woodturning Club (details given earlier in this thread)
Phill, we are always looking for new members and you would be most welcome. We have a resident "Guru" on segmenting.

Big Bob,
Apart from the Pontardawe club, there is one in Ammanford and Pontardulais I think. Not sure if there are any further west but will try to find out.
There is a "Woodcraft Weekend" at the Botanic gardens of Wales on the 16/17 of January (admission £3.00), and on the Monday evening we have a Woodturning demo. at the Pontardawe Club which you are most welcome to attend. (PM me if either of you need more Info.)
In any event, Big Bob, hope you enjoy your trip to Pembrokshire.
Kind regards,
Tudor

 

[Darryl22]

Hi all is there any info on clubs near me Carmarthen area i dont mind travelling just not to far

 

[Dalboy]

Hi all is there any info on clubs near me Carmarthen area i dont mind travelling just not to far

Roughly 1/2hr drive away try the Llanelli Woodturning Club. Sorry no web page that I can find