Club Competitions
There are two competitions each month. One is for you to make that month’s challenge, there are two sections, Beginners and More experienced. The winner gets a £5 voucher, which can be used to pay their next month’s Meeting Fee or for the shop or books.
The other competition is for any piece of your turning that hasn’t been entered in this competition.
The items are judged in various ways and the points added up for the best 10 month’s entries. The winner is awarded the Turner of the Year trophy, The Alan Spargo Shield, which is named after one of the founders of the Club. The idea is to encourage members to bring in a piece each month.
There is also the Graddage Trophy awarded at the Annual Seminar Day. This is for a piece made in the previous year.
So whatever your skill, no matter what you have made, please bring it to the club meetings. The Table competition pieces are listed below.
| TABLE COMPETITION | |
|---|---|
| November 21st | Gavel |
| December 19th | Christmas tree decoration |
| 2024 | |
| Januray 16th | Valentine gift |
| February 20th | Toy or Puzzle |
| March 19th | Bowl with round bottom |
| April 16th | Egg cup and egg |
| May 21st | Decorated turned item |
| June 23rd | Seminar |
| July 16th | Whistle |
| August 20th | Apple/Pear |
| September 17th | Something music related |
| October 15th | Childs stool |
| November 19th | Christmas gift |
| December 17th | 2025 challenge |
Table Competition Winners
2023
January 2023
Small bowl - 6 to 8 inches
Winner
Mike Bonnici
February 2023
Bud vase - 4 to 6 inches
Winner
Peter Russell
March 2023
Apples and Pears
Winner
Ken Horn
April 2023
Easter Egg
Winner
Ken Horn
May 2023
Platter
Winner
Lee Simpson
August 2023
Small vase - 4 to 6 inches
Winner
Peter Russell
September 2023
Lidded Box
Winner
Stuart King
October 2023
Thin-stemmed goblet
Winner
Ken Horn
