
Turners at the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch 2026
It’s was a busy day at the Turners stand at the Lord Mayor’s Big Curry Lunch in Guildhall, London. A pen made by a SEND (Special Educational Needs) school student was gifted to the Duke of Gloucester, who loved all the turned goods on offer. The Duke purchased an apple

Carmen Golf Day
The Turners team of (L-R) Pete Godding, Nigel Luson, Phil Hogan and John Wagener sporting their new branded golf shirts after competing at the Carmen Golf Day last Thursday.

Meet our newest Cockpit Arts Awardees, Emily Rowley and Benjamin Fletcher
Emily Rowley is a London based sculptural furniture maker creating organic and functional pieces from wood. Having grown up across the length of England in picturesque countrysides, Emily has a deep connection to the natural world that has influenced her choice of medium and the biomorphic forms of her work.

A Special Turning Day at Brackenfield SEND School
Graham Legg and Derek Puplett, members of the Derbyshire Dales Woodturners Club, have been teaching at Brackenfield SEND School for the past four years. During this time, woodturning has become a valued and established part of the school curriculum. To celebrate the pupils’ enthusiasm and progress, Graham and Derek organised

Annual Sheriffs’ Challenge Award
In 2026, for the fourth year running, the Worshipful Company of Turners supported The City Academy, Hackney at the annual Sheriffs’ Challenge award. Mentored once again as their Livery Lead by Liveryman Col Lex Agathangelou, the team performed extremely well in the final heats. Unfortunately, not enough to get them

Turners Charity supports True Heroes
The Turners charity this year have opened up to its members the opportunity to suggest their own particular charitable causes. Amongst others the Charity has this year been delighted to support True Heroes. True Heroes Racing is the UK’s FIRST & ONLY motorcycle race team dedicated to supporting Active and
