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On Monday 16th March, Master’s Steward, Bill Morris had his first hands on turning experience under the excellent tutelage of Renter Warden Joey Richardson. Bill and his wife Katie had a wonderful day in Lincolnshire at the warm and welcoming home of Joey and Andrew. Bill with considerable assistance, turned

Congratulations to Yeoman Darren Appiagyei who was awarded ‘best curated display’ at the international art fair ‘Collect 25’ at Somerset House. The Turners’ Company awarded Darren a one year’s studio space scholarship at Cockpit Arts, Deptford and he has gone from strength to strength in his career.

“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

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

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

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