Westonbirt.Anyone going???

[Paul.J]

Here are the details.
I will hopefully be going on the Sunday,all been well,so will be wearing me badge for the first time

 

[paulm]

Yep, me too ! I've got the last couple of weeks of August off as vacation so will try and make the first day to take advantage of the best timber and hopefully a bit quieter too !

Must make an effort to take a look round the grounds this year too, been three times and never actually managed it

Cheers, Paul

 

[wizer]

tempting to drive up for the day, but probably a bit too far. Would be nice to see it on the Friday. Monday last year was the wrong day to go. Everything seemed like it'd fizzled out.

 

[big soft moose]

I'm probably going - not sure which day yet as it depends on dog care arrangements.

 

[wizer]

I think you can take dogs ?

 

[Anonymous]

If the weather is very good I'll pop down with the kids. Probably Saturday. Will be saving my money for Yandles a couple of weeks later though.

Dave

 

[big soft moose]

I think you can take dogs ?

yep you can, but she's only been with us a week and having lived her first three years in a 6 by 6 cage kennel she's petrified of crowds - so chances are i'll leave her and swimbo at home

 

[Tony Spear]

I think you can take dogs ?

Not my last Springer you couldn't - he'd have come home with a chisel or three! :shock:

 

[ike]

Nope.

 

[user 5053]

Yes, its well worth a visit. Goes on for 4 days and you will see some of the best turners, carvers, furniture makers and woodcrafters of all description set in the beautiful grounds of the National Arborutum in Gloucestershire.
If you haver a few days down there you might want to visit Bath which isn't far away and also The Great Dorset Steam Fair near Blandford Forum which has lots of stuff to do with wood and attracts over 200,00 people over 5 days.

 

[Oryxdesign]

I'll be there on one of the days, not sure which one yet.

 

[Paul.J]

Soulfly wrote

Yes, its well worth a visit.

Will you be making yourself known to other members Mr or Mrs Soulfly :?:

 

[paulm]

Can't make the Friday after all as something else has come up, so probably the Saturday then with all the crowds and hope the best timber hasn't already gone.

Then again, not sure why I want any more timber really, think I must be addicted or have OCD or something :-k :roll:

Cheers, Paul

 

[TobyDavidson]

It was this event last year that really confirmed I wanted to get a lathe and start turning.

I'll definitely be there on the Saturday, as early as possible with a slightly mentally impaired German Shepard....

 

[Tony Spear]

Nope.

Wot? :?

 

[Paul.J]

Looks like a Saturday for us now. :roll:
So weather permitting see you then

 

[SVB]

I'll be there on Friday - hope to learn some of the flat earth skills in the Classic Hand tool tent. Will also be around the spinny stuff also. Have my new badge so stop me and say hi if you see me.

Simon

 

[Paul.J]

Anyone been today :?:
Will we be needing wellies tomorrow,or as it been dry down their today:?:

 

[paulm]

Decided not to bother today after all

Couldn't really figure why I would be going again this year, having been last two or three years, seen Rob C's demo's several times, not really wanting to spend at the moment, and having more than enough timber for the immediate future :roll:

The twenty or thirty quid for fuel, and the day itself, can be better used sorting out gardens and stuff at home which desperately need some time and effort .......

Anyway, looks like good weather so look forwards to some reports and pics from those that do go, have a good time and make me jealous !

Cheers, Paul

 

[Santos]

Well, I’ve just came back from Westonbirt. First time I’ve ever been, and I must say some very impressive work. Also managed to pick myself up a set of callipers, for £8 not too bad!