2
May
2019
The Master and Clerk are jumping for Youth Training
On Wednesday 8th May 2019, the Master Turner, David Batchelor, has decided to celebrate the near completion of his year in office by throwing himself out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft at 13,500 feet. The Clerk, Alex Robertson, will join him on the major 'down!'
10
Apr
2019
Fundraising Success at the Big Curry Lunch
A team led by Paster Master Nic Somers established a new record for the Turners contribution to the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch held at the Guildhall on 4th April. Grateful thanks go also to Gary Rance and Reg Hawthorne who turned the gift for HRH Prince Harry.
3
Apr
2019
Woodturning and Tea at The Dutch Church
On Monday 1st April, the Mistress Turner, Mrs Lesley Batchelor welcomed 50 guests, all consorts from across the Livery, to a turning demonstration and tea party at the Dutch Church in London. Liveryman Les Thorne gave an entertaining and informative presentation and demonstration.
22
Jan
2019
Eleanor Lakelin awarded a QEST Turners’ Company Scholarship
I was delighted to be awarded a QEST Scholarship in Autumn 2018 which has been possible with the support of the Worshipful Company of Turners and I am very proud to be known as a Turners’ Company Scholar. I applied for a grant in order to develop my understanding of working at a larger scale.
10
Jan
2019
The Turners Company Livery Dinner
The Worshipful Company of Turners welcomed the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, Peter Estlin and the Sheriffs of the City of London, Alderman Vincent Keaveny and The Honorable Liz Green, to their Livery Dinner held for the first time in the stunning Saddlers' Hall in the City of London.
7
Jan
2019
Bursary Award Winner Danielle Flowers visits Ecole Escoulen
Using funding from her bursary award, Danielle travelled to France to Ecole Escoulen to improve her turning skills. "I can honestly say that my experience at Ecole Escoluen Tournage sur bois has been one of the most memorable and challenging ones of my woodturning career so far."
6
Dec
2018
The Turners Collection launched at St Pauls
Part of the Turners’ St Paul’s Bells Appeal involved inviting professional turners to create commemorative turned pieces from the old headstock wood that held the bells in place for 140 years and which had to be replaced. It was decided to commission just a limited range of products.
29
Nov
2018
Turning Competitions Winning Entries
The 2018 turning competitions were a huge success with over 1,000 visitors passing through the doors of Carpenters' Hall. We were delighted to receive a substantial increase in the number of entries with over 200 items on display across the 12 categories.
31
Oct
2018
Young People The Future of Woodturning
Concerned about the lack numbers of young people in Woodturning, the East Herts Club is taking steps to try to address this. In October, the East Herts club started a junior section for 13-18 year olds, on a different evening to the main club meeting.
31
Oct
2018
Tallows take the Dowgate Cup a Second Time
The Dowgate Challenge is organised by the Skinners’ Company and is an 18 hole Stableford competition held at Worplesdon Golf Club for those Livery Companies with their Hall located in Dowgate Hill. Liveryman Les Thorne was the highest scorer for the Turners' team.
25
Oct
2018
Learning to turn at the Max Carey Trust
The Max Carey Trust was formed to provide an opportunity and facilities for people to be educated in Woodturning. Max had a lifelong passion for woodturning and when diagnosed with cancer he wished to see the workshop used for the benefit of fellow wood turners.
15
Aug
2018
A Sizzling Summer Reception
At the Company Summer Reception in July, in the beautiful courtyard of Apothecaries' Hall, members enjoyed fine wine and canapés before being enthralled by Carlyn Lindsay, renowned designer and maker in wood, demonstrating her unique skills on a lathe.
15
Aug
2018
Supporting woodturning for young people
As part of East Herts Club’s programme of introducing young people to woodturning, over half a dozen members of East Herts, Cambridge and Middlesex woodturners together with an Orchard Woodturner spent a very hot Friday in an empty marquee converting it to a hands-on woodturning venue.
13
Aug
2018
Golfing success at Hartley Witney
The Turners’ Golf section posted good results at the annual Ray Jeffs Cup, held at Hartley Witney Golf Course on July 26th. This is an inter-livery competition held with the primary purpose of raising funds for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, London Section.
4
Jul
2018
Cockpit Arts welcomes Turners’ Award winner, Rafael Santoliquido
This summer, Cockpit welcomes new makers to their creative business incubator studios. Access to their unique package of support comes via many routes and often, with the funding from Awards sponsors. The Turners' award winner for 2018 is Brazilian-born turner Rafael Santoliquido.
26
Jun
2018
Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot
The annual Inter Livery Charity Clay Shoot is an event where Livery Companies of the City go head to head, fielding their best guns in an enjoyable days shooting. The event has been running for over 20 years and has now become an important item in Livery calendars generating friendly rivalry.
11
Jun
2018
Congratulations to Vanessa Swann MBE
Freeman Vanessa Swann, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for services to British Craft in London. Rightly recognised for her 15 years leading the team at Cockpit, this award has been made as acknowledgement of her outstanding service to this creative community.
7
Jun
2018
Woodturning and Tea at Hurlingham
In April, the Mistress Turner, Mrs Jo Neill, hosted a woodturning demonstration and tea party at the Hurlingham Club for 55 consorts. The guests were entertained by Les Thorne, a member of the Register of Professional Turners, and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Turners.
6
Mar
2018
2018 Cockpit Arts Award launched
The Cockpit Arts & Turners' Company Award 2018 has just been launched. It provides a comprehensive package of workshop space and support by Cockpit Arts and the Turners’ Company. Targeted at both aspiring and established turners, applications must be submitted by Monday 26 March.
24
Feb
2018
St Paul’s Bells Appeal
The Turners’ Company and its members are contributing £30,000 to the refurbishment of the twelve principal bells of St Paul's Cathedral. This support continues our long association with the bells of St Paul’s and will help preserve this iconic symbol of the City of London for future generations
