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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| 25th Feb 2026 | Hands On Project: Stacking Boxes (minimum of two) | Hollow Form |
| 2nd March 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 |
| 25th March 2026 | Demonstration evening: Paul Hannaby | Stacking Boxes (minimum of two) |
| 22nd April 2026 | Hands On - An Item textured or Pierced | A Chess Piece |
| 27th May 2026 | 'Hands On' - A Quaich (A handled whiskey cup) | An Item textured or Pierced |
| 1st June 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 |
| 24th June 2026 | Demonstrator Evening: Gary Rance | A Quaich (A handled whiskey cup) |
| 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 |
External Events
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| Saturday 11th April 2026 | Les Thorne Full Day Demos at Dalman Timber Sales Rooms, Upper Lambourn, RG17 8AB | Not only a chance to see a series of demonstrations by Les Thorne. probably one of the finest demonstrators in the UK, but also a chance to browse the exotic and home-grown turning blanks available in the Dalman store. Get there early to get first 'dibs' in the reject bin. |
| Saturday 18th April 2026 | Yandle's Masters of the Lathe Event at Yandles. in Martock, TA12 6JU | A free event. From bowls to hollow forms, goblets to boxes, Yandles are assembling an A-Team of top demonstrators to showcase their skills on the lathe. Supported by Record Power and other vendors, each Woodturner will have their own lathe & will be demonstrating throughout the day. |
| Friday 1st - Saturday 2nd May 2026 | Woodworks at Daventry Tudor Rose Woodturners The Leisure Centre, Lodge Rd, Daventry, NN114FP | A free event. This is generally a great show with professional turners, many traders and many wood turning clubs displaying their work and taking part is turning competitions The turners will be: The Tiny Turner, Simon Hope, Chris Parker, Rob Till and Steve Heeley. |
| 29th-30th August 2026 | Chestnut Woodturning Weekender The Dome Event Centre Doncaster | The demonstrators will be Nathaneal Griffiths, Margaret Garrard, Les Thorne and Mario Nagel. Didcot Woodturners will not have a stand!! |
| 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 |