The usual excellent show was laid on by Tudor Rose Woodturners, with a good turnout by local clubs vying for the various awards on offer, and catching up with their friends.
There was plenty for visitors to do: learn from the demonstrators plying their craft, or watch the club turners sweating over their competition pieces. Alternatively, a mooch around the club stands and the professional’s stands was a pleasant change from all the activity, with plenty of beautifully turned display pieces to provide inspiration.
And, if that were not enough, there was no shortage of opportunity to hand over cash at the trade stalls and go home with a load of swag!
Abridged Competition Results
Best Stand
Position Club
1st West Midlands
3rd West Northants
Best Piece in Show
Position Club
1st Village Turners
3rd West Northants
Turned Rolling Pin
Position Club
1st West Midlands
2nd West Northants
Turned Pear
Position Club
1st Coombe Abbey
5th West Northants
Turned Pot with Pierced Lid
Position Club
1st Ise & Nene
Shield Winners
Position Club Points
1st West Midlands 51
4th West Northants 41