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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Tuesday, 15 July 2008 15:20 |
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The purpose of this, the official Association of Polelathe Turners & Greenwood Workers web site, is to promote green woodworking and all its associated crafts so that once again the woodlands of the world are nurtured and valued as a source of employment and enjoyment.
The Association of Polelathe Turners and Greenwood Workers was created in 1990 by a group of a dozen like minded individuals who wanted to rescue the art of polelathe turning and greenwood working from obscurity. The organisation has a global membership of over 500.
We are pleased to announce that you can now use Paypal to subscribe to APT & GW membership. You can also use one of the other methods listed.
Local groups meet informally and can regularly be found in several places. Some have their own news pages on this site. If you are looking for bodgers local to you try posting a request on the Ask and Answer bulletin board. Or take a look at the list of local Local Groups.
The Ask and Answer bulletin board is a goldmine of information about greenwood working with experts from around the world contributing excellent answers to questions posed and loads more besides.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 May 2010 17:35 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 03:14 |
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Local groups are the rising stars of the association, bringing together members and introducing new people to the crafts and skills of the green woodworker.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 15:49 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Sunday, 31 August 2008 04:28 |
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A large number of APT & GW members can be hired to provide demonstrations at shows and fairs. Details are for guidance only. All enquiries should be directed to the demonstrator concerned.
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Last Updated on Monday, 05 July 2010 07:50 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 21:20 |
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If you have events for 2010 please drop me a line or use the Ask & Answer bulletin board to advertise your event.
Teddy Bear's Picnic in Slough House Wood
Nick and Katie Abbott invite APT&GW members to a Bodger's weekend in Slough House Wood, Danbury, Essex to be held from Friday evening August 27th to Sunday afternoon August 29th. For those who have not been before there is a large shelter to work in in wet weather. You will need: a tent if you are staying the night, eating and drinking equipment, food and drink to use with it (though meals become very communal affairs so bring food that will mix!), a lathe and/or shaving horse if you have one and some tools. We can supply green wood. We encourage the blacksmiths among you to come along with your gear and we will make charcoal for you.
Please let us know if you are coming, e-mail us at
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and if you've not been before we will send you directions
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Last Updated on Monday, 26 July 2010 21:15 |
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Written by Hugh Spencer
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009 19:04 |
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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 will be available from Amazon on the 23rd of October 2009 for £11.48 including VAT. Free postage in the UK
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 October 2009 19:23 |
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