Didcot and District Woodturners Club
Didcot and District Woodturners Club Programme of Events for 2024/25
Club Nights at Didcot Woodturners.
At Didcot and District Woodturning Club we specialise in 'Hands on' practical sessions which our members seem to prefer.
Our programme also includes a few demonstration evenings by well known local professionals and gifted amateurs.
The programme may occasionally change so please check back regularly for the latest information.
Club Nights and Committee Meetings
| Date | Hands-On Theme | Competition Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd July 2026 | 'Hands On' - Beginners Project: A Decorated Platter | A Three legged Stool or Plant Stand |
| 26th August 2026 | 'Hands On' - Beginners Project: Turmkreisel (A captive top) | A Decorated Platter |
| 7th September 2026 | Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room. | If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email |
| 23rd September 2026 | (Short) AGM + ‘Hands On’ Beginners Project: A Whistle | Turmkreisel (A captive top). This is the first entry for the 2026/27 competition |
| 28th October 2026 | Demonstration evening: Liz Pearson | A Whistle |
| 25th November 2026 | ‘Hands On’ - Beginners Project: A Snowman or a Christmas Tree | A Bird House Ornament |
| 7th December 2026 | Committee meeting. 7.00pm in Committee room. | If you would like to come to watch or join in please drop the Secretary an email |
| 16th December 2026. Didcot Christmas Social |
‘Hands On’ – Beginners Project: Finish off Xmas Decorations. | A Snowman or a Christmas Tree |
External Events
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10th-11th October 2026 | AWGB Festival of Woodturning Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6YR |
Ten excellent demonstrators turning over the weekend, including visiting turners from Canada, Croatia, France and Holland. Also numerous trade stands and various clinics |
| 25th October 2026 | SAW Woodturning Open Day The Mychett Centre, 140 Mychett Road, Surrey, GU16 6AA |
Paul Hannaby Demostrating, various trade stands, including Simon Hope, The Tony Turner and Dalman Timber, plus an Inter-Club Competition |
| Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November 2026 | The Harrogate Woodworking Show, The Great Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate |
While it is a woodworking show, it has a significant woodrurning flavour. This iconic event brings together thousands of woodworking enthusiasts, toolmakers, and top demonstrators from across the UK and beyond. And you get a chance to visit Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms - probably the best cream teas in the UK |