Last update 27.12.2023

Updated 29.3.24

Over the years Gary Rance has visited our club on numerous occasions and has through his clear advice and demonstrations inspired many turners to adapt some of his techniques. In this update we have included a page showing what he did when he demonstrated on Saturday 23rd March.

You can follow Gary on Instagram rance_gary.


Last update 27.12.2023

Updated 1.10.24

In this release you will find brief notes from demonstrations by

Updated 3. January 2025

A Very Happy New Year to every one who reads this.

In this release you will find a few photos from the last demonstration in 2024 when Nick Banks produced three intricate pieces.

You will also find an updated list of what is planned for 2025 here.

Updated 18. January 2025

1. It is sad to report the passing of Rona Satterley, who after a long period of illness in a nursing home died on 6th January. Rona was one of the founder members of the club, which she with her husband Ian, has supported over many years. She was looking after our kitchen as well as helping with the video display and other tasks. She will be sadly missed and our condolences go to Ian and his family. Both Rona and Ian have given tremendous support to the club.

2. There are a few photos and notes from Mark Boswell-Brook’s demo from last Saturday here.

Updated 30 January 2025

There is also a Record Chuck for sale. Details here.

There is  now a summary of the demonstration by Emma Cook, “The Tiny Turner” on January 25th.

This demo was, as always when Emma visits us, a huge success with record attendance.

Updated 7 February 2025

Now reduced: There is a Record Chuck for sale, a real bargain:  Details here.

There is still a summary of the demonstration by Emma Cook, “The Tiny Turner” on January 25th which, as always when Emma visits us, was a huge success with record attendance.

Updated 12 February 2025


In this update you will find some pictures and notes from Les Thorne’s demo on 8 February 2025.

Some of you may have watched a YouTube presentation by Martin Saban-Smith on 11 February 2025 which showed how to create a platter with an intriguing 3-d lattice pattern. You might be able to see this demo for the next few days:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDe6W_ytuOQ

It is very long, so you may wish to scroll until you get to the  part where the air brushing starts. You need to be quick as the video only stays live for a few days.

Updated 18 March 2025


On the 1st March Stuart Clarke showed us how to use various texturing tools as shown here.

For more details on how to use  these tools there is a number of videos on YouTube, for instance

Burt Hovander (Sorby) very detailed

Nick Agar (Decorating Elf)

Stuart Furini (Hope vs Sorby)


Updated 17 June 2025

There is a woodturning lathe for sale here.

This update covers the demonstration by Geoff Bacharach on 17th May 2025.

There is also an update to the Future Program.

Updated 31 July 2025

This update covers the demonstration by Margaret Gerrard on 26th July 2025.

Please note that two pages were needed to cover the whole demonstration.


Updated 24.8.25

There is now a review of Jason Breach’s demonstration on Saturday 23 August 2025

Updated 4.1.26

  1. First here’s wishing all users of this website a happy New Year 2026.
  2. There are now a few reminders of what has happened since the last update in November.
  3. And finally the future programme has been updated.