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Past Master Nigel Luson receives the Turners Golf Trophy from the Master, Joey Richardson This year’s Turners Golf Day was held at Tyrrells Wood Golf Club on Wednesday 8 July 2026.The Worshipful Company of Turners was delighted to share this annual Livery Golf Day with the Worshipful Company of Spectacle

At The Woodturning School, six young turners celebrated a thrilling hands-on day as the Master presented their certificates. Taught by Les Thorne, Martin Saban-Smith and Glenn Cornish, and supported by the Worshipful Company of Turners and the AWGB, the session left them inspired, confident and buzzing to create more.

The Master recently visited the Building Crafts College in Stratford, owned by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters. It is an outstanding organisation, notable for both the breadth and quality of its training provision.The College offers a wide range of courses, including traditional carpentry, turning and joinery, construction skills, and specialist

The Worshipful Company of Turners held its inaugural Armed Forces Lunch at the Honourable Artillery Company, bringing together members, guests and representatives of all three Services. The event, organised by the Armed Forces Committee, celebrated the Company’s Armed Forces affiliations while making clear that this was an event for the

The Turners Company greatly enjoyed an excellent visit to the College of Arms on 11th June. Dr Dominic C. D. Ingram, Chester Herald of Arms, shared his extensive knowledge with enthusiasm, making the tour both engaging and highly informative. He kindly took the time to locate and present a selection

There are some weekends that remind you exactly why craft matters: not only for the objects made, but for the friendships formed, the skills shared, and the laughter generated along the way. The Bodgers Ball 2026, held at the wonderfully atmospheric Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Bromsgrove, was just