NEW FOR 2013 - ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

(including individual public liability insurance)

For some time now the Association has been seeking to offer members some additional benefits, whilst leaving the basic membership subscription as low as possible. We are now pleased to be able to offer this service to our members, with effect from the New Year - 1^st January 2013, for a modest additional charge of £16.00. The major benefit of this new service will be that all Additional Benefit (AB) members will be covered by a new block insurance policy we have arranged with International Ins Co of Hannover UK, through brokers Hencilla Canworth. Full details of the policy will of course be forwarded to all AB members - but brief details are given below.

If you have events for this year please drop me a line or use the Ask & Answer bulletin board to advertise your event.

Bodgers Ball 2013

This year the Bodgers Ball and APT&GW AGM was held at Wimpole Hall on the 10th, 11th and 12th May. The venue was a massive field near Wimpole Hall Farm next to a restored smithy.

Please have a look at the Forum for pictures from the event

Wood turning bursary 2013

The Worshipful Company of Turners is offering one or more Bursaries worth up to a combined total of £10,000 to assist talented turners to achieve their professional aspirations and enhance their future career opportunities. The awards are open to UK resident turners whose work is well regarded. We are looking for people who are capable of advancing the boundaries of the craft of turning and raising its profile. There is no age limit.

Rules and Entry form

Local Groups use Google Calendar to let people know when and where they are meeting so check back here to see if there have been any updates.

Edd Terran's company www.shs-filmstudios.co.uk has secured the services of Dick Strawbridge of  'Its Not Easy Being Green and Scrapheap Challenge'  to act as anchorman on some 30 minute films aimed at making the wider community aware of the joy of re-discovering creative skills used in traditional crafts. The stars? Our very own Eric Rogers, Sue Holden and Will Wall doing what they do best. Eric has written an article for the Gazette and the first DVD  available from Amazon  for £11.48 including VAT. Free postage in the UK

For just £15.00 a year you get;

• A quarterly Gazette with news views and articles on all aspects of Green Woodworking. 2008 saw the introduction of colour photographs to the gazette
• The chance to attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is normally held the first weekend in May
• Vote on how the organisation progresses and elect, or even stand for the committee!
• Attend the Bodger's Ball at the same weekend
• Win prizes for your creations
• Meet hundreds of other Bodgers and Green Woodworkers
• Learn new skills in masterclasses and enjoy excellent food at the party
  

Anyone interested in attending a course is urged to contact the tutor directly. Some tutors have a set diary and some will run bespoke courses.