
Our Clerk Niall Macnaughton joins a team driving trucks to Ukraine
“We set off last Saturday (8th) and drove through France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Poland in a convoy of 12 4×4 pick-up trucks and an estate car. Our Dortmund to Gliwice in Poland leg was around 800km. It’s a big place Europe! We crossed into Ukraine on the 10th at

Turned wig stands for hospitals
Kennet and Avon woodturners hold a competition during their Christmas gala evening. This year members were asked to turn a wig stand. The winners were given a selection of timbers donated by Dalmann Ltd the timber merchants and also some pieces from a local furniture manufacturer. But the real winners

Peter Bradwick awarded MBE for service to woodturning
Congratulations to Liveryman Peter Bradwick on being awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to woodturning. Peter has worked tirelessly in devising the syllabus for the Company’s Certificate and Diploma in Turning and he moderates all students’ work before the Company makes any award. The Master, Christopher

Liveryman Bill O’Leary and his wife make history in the New Years Honours list
Anita Newcourt, wife of Liveryman Bill O’Leary was graciously honoured by His Majesty The King in the 2025 New Years Honours List.Anita, a serving Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve is currently serving on a three year full time time contract within Strategic Command and the award of the King’s

Assistant Bill Morris wins an Emmy Award
Many congratulations to Assistant Bill Morris who has been awarded his second Emmy, the latest one being for Technical Supervisor Super-Bowl 58 in Las Vegas, and the first was for his role as Technical Supervisor for Super-Bowl 50 in Atlanta. “At an informal dinner in New York City, I was

Three Company members celebrating ancient heritage crafts
The Master Christopher Scott and Liveryman Derek Edwards spent a day with Liveryman Stuart Mortimer learning wood twist work. Master in Turning Stuart is a world expert in these techniques. Three Company members celebrating ancient heritage crafts together.