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In 2006 |
We thought you might like to be able to see who was here in 2006 and contact them if you missed the chance to buy some of their amazing products. Here they all are... |
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Daniel Cordell chainsaw woodcarving demonstration and gallery of finished carvings - some for sale. Dan studied for a BTEC diploma in Art and design foundation studies at the University of Hertfordshire. During this time he became interested in large scale wood carving and decided to train for the necessary chainsaw certificates. He then studied at Loughborough University School of Art and Design, he gained a first class BA honours degree in fine art sculpture. He also spent three months studying sculpture at the prestigious Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.
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Mick the Fletcher medieval workshop in medieval tent – demonstration of a working fletcher and the tools used.
Jon and Tina Clarke Demonstration of green woodworking techniques with have a go opportunities. Mini pole lathe for kids to try. Bowls, rattles, goblets etc.. for sale made on the lathe.
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Marston Vale Tree Care Chainsaws and chippers in action.Climbing demonstrations and competitions. Have A Go climbing. Auction of wood turning supplies – proceeds to the Forest Centre.
Face painting Nina Oakes - ace face painter will create amazing nature faces - right in front of your eyes - in the tent with the Forest Volunteers. |
Neighbourhood and Woods An exhibition of images from the County’s Archives illustrating Bedfordshire's woodland heritage presented by Bedfordshire County Council. Don't miss this chance to see copies of original archive material from Bedfordshire and Luton Archives Service showing the importance of woods to our landscape and communities and bringing our local woodland history to life. Take part in the ‘date the historic photographs’ competition. You can also hear all about local woodland stories and tales from the storytelling tent based on original events described in the archives.
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Powerlift UK The multi terrain access platform specialist based in Eaton Socon Sales of multi terrain access platforms ranging from £24,995 to £49,990. See the R16 platform in action this weekend |
An on-line home delivery business which delivers local produce and goods to Bedford and the surrounding villages. Launching soon!
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Glyn Mould Wood carver Glynn has been a woodcarver for the past 21 years. He has been teaching the subject since 1984. His commissions include work for the Palace of Westminster and Peterborough Cathedrals. Amongst many village signs, he made a special 'Ambridge' sign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Archers Radio 4 soap.
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Forest Volunteers A chance to meet Volunteers and find out about becoming a Volunteer with the Forest of Marston Vale. Volunteers will also be running colouring and necklace making sessions for children. Paul and Diane Weir Willow Basket Makers Basket making demonstrations. Display of twisted willow, willow baskets and wigwams. Have a Go at basket weaving – children only.
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Lidlington & Marston Churches Gain spiritual balance without a visit to the beer tent. Explore a labyrinth and perform spiritual tasks to release fear and worries - all free. |
Chill Out Zone - check this out; it's looking exciting and a new one for this year. An area to enjoy and to send you home feeling cool and healed! Indian Head massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, Pumpernickles health shop, silk painter, crystal ball reading, tarot reading, rune reading and more. Thanks to Max at Wizards at Large |
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Robert Shelton’s Windsor Chairs Demonstration of the shaping of Windsor chair seats using traditional tools. Stools and chairs for sale made from timber sourced from Rockingham Forest.
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Nick Sutton Urban Forester: heavy horse logging demonstrations – woodland management display and chainsaw carving.
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
We are the champions of England's countryside and we welcome the support of all who care about it. CPRE is a registered charity with over 60,000 members and supporters living in our cities, towns, villages and the countryside. |
Survival School Kevan Palmer Most people will walk through the countryside completely oblivious to the wealth of resources around them. Woodworks! will allow Kevan to open people's eyes to their environment, to demonstrate and let people have a go at bush craft skills such as cordage making and friction fire lighting and, in so doing, help keep these ancient skills alive.
Brian Saville Chainsaw carver |
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Beds & Herts Energy Efficiency Advice Centre for saving energy in the home Bow maker Simon Owens recreates this medieval art
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RSPB Free information on birds and wildlife. Family games and activities. Nest box making for a £3 donation. The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all.
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Ed Burnett & Siobhan Vincent Coppice crafts - furniture making, charcoal burning, turning, carving, stick making and more
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WoodMagic wood crafted products & crystals along with workshops. Interactive workshops making native american talking sticks or wand cost £6 per talking stick - involving parent and child. Age of children taking part will be decided by parent. |
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PogCraft beautiful handthrown pottery from Bedfordshire
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Dick Tilley chainsaw carving Chris's owls Peter Schwartz chain saw carving demonstrations and sale of exhibits. |
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Green Energy Machine a renewable energy demonstration vehicle, plus solar bike and wood burning stove
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Bolnhurst Stables Trust Herbs, preserves and crafts for sale Community Tree Trust Small trees and shrubs grown from seed collected from ancient woodlands. Plants for sale - 50p to £3 each |
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Leo Wood Norfolk reed thatching demonstrations : plus ‘Try it yourself’
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Paul Colbert Demonstration and display of various types of carved and hand made walking sticks using locally sourced wood.
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Ian Donaldson Spar maker A craft that was and still is co-dependent on thatching. Spars are the pins that hold thatch onto a roof and are traditionally made from hazel and willow. A skill that looks easy but isn't! Ian supplies thatchers in and around Northamptonshire 01832 732828 |
Micksticks Watch Mick Walters creating besom brooms and hazel hurdles. All for sale Wildlife Trust with children’s educational activities and colouring competition.
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British Red Cross find out about BRC services and volunteer opportunities. |
Recycle Now Bedfordshire County Council raising awareness of recycling in Bedfordshire. Badge making. |
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Peter Hall mobile sawmill Watch how a whole tree can be cut into planks and posts right on the site where it was felled
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Nicola Beattie (Catworth Sculptors) wood sculpture demonstrations and sales.
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Rothamsted Research exhibition to raise awareness of willow and its uses. Willow Quiz
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Beds Beekeepers Display of bee keeping; beehive observation, honey tasting and have a go at candle rolling.
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Darren Woodward Simple but beautiful tables & benches made from locally grown wood
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Victorian High flying Swing Boats
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Plants from the past a range of herbaceous prennials for sale Preaching Pleaching professional hedge layer Pimms Cottage Industries wild bird care products, all wood. Wooden bird feeders, bird tables, lady bird and insect housing - all from renewable sources. Wayne Cook Driftwood Supplies: driftwood sculpture on wood, slate and granite – for the home and garden.
Keith Parker Carver |
This caravan is a camera obscura, made by local artist Susannah Oliver, of Swan Legacy fame. It has a mirror which adjusts and reflects light through a lens & onto the floor of the van. By holding a canvas at about waste level the view of the outside of the van can be seen. To focus the image you simply have to raise or lower the canvas, thus changing the focal length. The camera obscura is in need of a make-over, or as I like to put it 'Pimp-my Van'. It is my wish to show people this great bit of kit, and with luck come across someone that would like to fund its renovation. Paul Pibworth (artist) |
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Nautilus Driftwood Design Decorative art made from driftwood and other recycled wood and materials. Mirrors, lamps, etc. - prices from £20 to £500 |
Claire Brazier Cards for special occasions - prints and original watercolours of local scenes. Claire also accepts commissions for portraits of favourite pets |
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Charcoal burning The Friends of Harrold Odell Country Park will demonstrate this craft and answer your questions about it |
Acorn Woodworking display and demonstration of Triton range of woodworking machines and equipment. |
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Majorsporty The online sporting store and interactive community! |
Chiltern Society The Chiltern Society is a large environmental organisation actively helping to 'Care for the Chilterns'. This beautiful hilly landscape of 650 square miles, only 30 miles northwest of London, has many large towns within it or nearby. Extra care is needed to protect it for its thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy, and safe for future generations |
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