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Eco-works - Renny Antonelli
Let Renny help you create a fantastic sculpture using clay and other natural materials. You'll be amazed at your own talent! Also wood sculptures, bowls and furniture for sale.
www.theecoworks.com
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Ferrets 2000 - ferret racing
Ferret racing is something that is not to be missed. Ferrets 2000 will bring excitment to Woodworks! with people taking part in the fun. The louder you cheer the faster the ferrets will run; if you win, that's great news. If not, you know the money will go to help The Marston Vale Trust keep up its tree planting.
www.ferrets2000.com |
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Bob Neill - Pyrography
Hands on pyrography workshops plus pyrography demonstrations. Making plaques, posters and key rings. Drop in sessions throughout both days - children (8+ years) can make their own door plaque or key ring
www.bobneillpyrography.co.uk |
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Robin's Reach - Archery
Woodworks! regulars Robin's Reach provide a chance to have a go at using a bow to shoot at targets. Go for gold with Joe and the team.
www.robinsreach.co.uk/archery_about.asp |
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Willowpool designs
Willow weaving demonstrations of basket making and willow sculpture. Opportunities to weave your own fish or wreath for a small charge
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Woodland ways Ltd
Bushcraft and survival demonstrations on starting fires and information on courses and kit.
www.woodland-ways.co.uk |
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Swingboats
Enjoy a ride on these beautiful old fashioned wooden swingboats.
jimb63@live.co.uk
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Peter Cuthbertson
Come and see Peter and his display of ceramic pots, all wood fired using sawmill waste! Peter will also be demonstrating the art of coil pot making.
Children can have a go at making a thumb or coil pot of their own to take away, free of charge. There is a small charge if you would like Peter to fire your creation back at his pottery.
peter.cuthbertson@phonecoop.coop |
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Battlefield Live!
A great chance to get involved in an authentic combat experience using infrared guns firing 'ghost bullets'. This is a state of the art, action packed activity suitable for anyone of 8 years and above, including adults.
Active adventure and leisure also have a permanent Battlefield Live site within The Millennium Country Park available for hire for parties, corporate events, team building and much more. Come and talk to the team.
www.battlefield-gaming.co.uk |
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Pony rides
Astra brings some of her four legged friends to offer childrens pony rides. Giddyup!
Around £3 per ride
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Woodland Craft supplies
If you would like to have a go at making a woodland pencil or try your hand with a froe and drawknife, come and see Matthew on his stand. He also has a selection of display boards showing the range of green wood working tools he sells via his website.
www.woodlandcraftsupplies.co.uk |
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Andy Barton - chainsaw art
Andy first appeared at Woodworks! 2010 and was an immediate success, bringing immense skill and amazing sculptures. This year he will bring another selection for sale (£15-£1500) as well as creating something fantastic during the weekend. Andy will take part in the carve up each afternoon.
www.chainsawcarver.co.uk |
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British Lumberjack Sports Association
Those masterful danger men of axe and saw return to entertain us with an amazing display of daring; guaranteed to thrill and alarm in equal measure. |
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John Browning - spar maker
There's still a demand from thatchers for thatching spars in this country. And what's a spar? Well John will give you the full story but it's an integral part of any thatched roof and although they look easy to make, it ain't.
Tel:01767680626 |
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EcoForestry
Ian Freemantle will take part in the Woodworks chainsaw carve-up in the arena as well as exhibiting and selling his fabulous carved benches and other pieces; all made from locally sourced wood.
info@ianfreemantle.com |
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English School of Falconry
A very welcome return for these beautiful birds, usually based at Shuttleworth in Bedfordshire. Not only will there be plenty of opportunity to meet the birds close up and talk to their handlers, but they will also flying over the arena during the weekend - one flying display on Saturday and two on Sunday.
www.birdsofpreycentre.co.uk
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Phil Gregson - wheelwright
A time served wheelwright and craftsman, with a massive passion for the continuation of his trade, not only does he make wooden wheels, but he is also a blacksmith and tool maker. A Woodworks! favourite.
Take a look at some of Phil's great video www.youtube.com/user/phillgrego |
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Keith Parker - wood carver
A welcome return for Keith, a talented wood carver who hales from Dunstable. His creations have always caused a great deal of interest at prvious Woodworks!
Tel. 01582 605663 |
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Neil Taylor - furniture maker
Uniquely made furniture of native woods. Chairs, stools and benches on display and for sale - £150-£900.
Adzing, shavehorse and other greenwood work demonstrations
www.garden-network.co.uk/taylormade |
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Woodlaw - Luke Wesley, chainsaw carver
A range of wood carvings of human figures, animals and birds.
Luke will also take part in the chainsaw carve up.
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Wrygwyrm... ..are the Bedfordshire branch of the Vikings
Founded in 1971, the Vikings are the oldest and largest re-enactment society in the UK with over 1000 members throughout Britain and others in Europe and North America. Our aim is to provide an entertaining, accurate and educational portrayal of the Viking, Saxon and Norman periods of history.We have an equal emphasis on demonstrating both the daily life and the more warlike aspects of this most turbulent time in our history.
At Woodworks! there will be demonstrations of dark age domesticity as well as the more violent activities that made those Vikings so infamous and feared. Battles twice daily.
www.wryngwyrmuk.org |
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Ian Sanders- Tree tables
Ian Sanders has been making Tree-tables since 1990. The concept was to make furniture look like the trees from which the wood comes from. As far as he knows, he is still the only person making tree-tables of such a form.
www.iansanders.creators.co.uk |
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Hazel woodland products
Ten years ago Hugh Ross and Carolyn Church sold their house and left the urban comforts of Milton Keynes to go and live in 30 acres of ancient woodland in Northamptonshire. They moved into a caravan along with their seven year old son, Kier, and their dog. They had no mains services, water came form a standpipe, they used calor gas for cooking and lighting the caravan. They now produce a wide range of woodland products including charcoal. Come and chat to Hugh and Carolyn about the way they work; buy some charcoal; there's still time for a late summer barbeque.
www.hazelwoodlandproducts.co.uk |
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Peter Hall- mobile sawmill
A real Woodworks' character; Peter has brought his mobile sawmill to every one since 2001. Working in woodlands, mainly in north Beds, Peter earns his living by managing woodlands and selling finished sawn timber. If you need oak beams, gate posts, beautiful hardwood boards or even shingles for your roof, Peter's your man.
Telephone 07778 188931 |
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Ed Burnett - turner
Demonstrations of pole lathe work. Ed makes a wide range of wonderful furniture and is a talented wood carver. Discover how a tree can be converted to a chair. |
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Wydon Crafts
Jeff and Lesley Wyatt will be demonstrating their respective crafts of decorative ropework, ropemaking and pyrography.
www.wydon.co.uk |
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Storytelling throughout the day
Look out for times publicised outside the beautiful round storytelling tent. Maggie, Mark, Debbie, and Jane from Fibs and Fables Storytelling Club will entertain with stories of trees, woodland, fairies, magic and probably a lad named Jack.
Fibs and Fables Storytelling Club meets on the first Monday of every month at the Clophill Centre. New members are always welcome. For more information call 01462 711815
Thanks to Kayte Judge of Good Things Ltd for the generous loan of her very lovely tent |
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Beds and MK Waterway trust
The B&MK Waterway Trust was established in 1995 to promote the development of a broad waterway which will link the Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes to the river Great Ouse in Bedford through a series of Waterway Parks. The Trust works with some 26 Partners drawn from national and regional authorities and voluntary organisations
www.b-mkwaterway.co.uk |
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Community Rail Partnership
The Marston Vale line is a small rural railway running through the heart of the beautiful Marston Vale countryside between Bedford in Bedfordshire, and Bletchley in Buckinghamshire. As well as being the main public transport link in the area, the hourly train service provides access to jobs, schools, and leisure facilities in the Marston Vale
www.marstonvalecommunityrail.org.uk
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Community Tree Trust
The Community Tree Trust specialises in collecting local provenance and native seed of trees, shrubs and wild flowers from ancient woodlands throughout Bedfordshire.
The seed is weighed and processed and grown on at the Community Tree Nursery for about 2 to 3 years before being sold and replanted back into the Bedfordshire Countryside to restore and plant ancient hedgerows and create new woodlands
www.communitytreetrust.co.uk
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Campaign to protect Rural England
The Campaign to Protect Rural England Bedfordshire exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural Bedfordshire by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country
www.cprebeds.org.uk
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Marston Vale Tree Care
Chris Pratt will once again bring a collection of chainsaws and a chipper to show off to all and sundry. If you want to know how a modern tree company works, here's your chance. And if you have a tree that needs some tender loving care - talk to Chris.
www.marstonvaletreecare.co.uk |
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Midshires search and rescue
Information on searches and an interactive searching game for the kids (£1 a go)
www.midshires.org.uk |
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Wildlife Trust - Beds, Cambs, Northants and Peterborough
Information display promoting local nature reserves, wildlife gardening and the children's Watch Club. Advice, membership and information.
www.wildlifebcnp.org |
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Bedfordshire Beekeepers Association
All you need to know about bees and beekeeping can be found here. Have a look inside an observation hide and get an insight into the world of a bee. Purchase some beautiful local honey or other products from the hive. You can even have a go at rolling your own bees wax candle!
www.bedfordshirebeekeepers.org.uk |
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The Greensand Trust
The Working Woodlands Centre is a project that seeks to support the positive management of Bedfordshires woodlands, through supporting woodland enterprises, local woodland owners and communities. It will include workshop, training and education facilities, and will be located at Maulden Wood, Bedfordshire. Visit the Greensand Trust to find out all about this exciting new project
www.greensandtrust.org |
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Shuttleworth College
Come and find out about all the courses available at shuttleworth college. Full time, part time and short courses available
www.shuttleworth.ac.uk |
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Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
The Farming and wildlife Advisory Group is the UK's leading independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice to farmers.
www.fwag.org.uk |
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The Barking Tree
Beautiful bespoke furniture, picture frames and mirrors that are all handcrafted and made from reclaimed wood and glass.
www.thebarkingtree.co.uk |
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Chip off the old block
Stuart Dobbs will once again bring his beautiful benches and other wooden creations for sale |
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Colin Bell - Walking sticks
A demonstration of stick making and finishing procedures by one of the area's foremost practitioners. Colin will offer for sale a wide selection of crooks, staffs, thumsticks, and walking sticks.
www.nomonexhibitions.co.uk/colinbell.html |
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Paul Blissett- hedgelaying
Paul will enlighten you on this traditional method of hedge management and has been practised for hundreds of years. It involves cutting nearly all the way through the base of the stems and laying them over at an angle of about 35 degrees.
The cut stems, called pleachers, are tucked tightly together and staked vertically and bound horizontally for strength to produce a strong hedge. The hedge layer uses a fearsome array of axes and billhooks and normally stakes and binds the hedge with hazel.
www.hedgelayer.freeserve.co.uk |
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Trevor Ellis - wood turning
Trevor will bring an array of quality turned products in a variety of styles. These are mostly sourced from Welsh hardwoods local to his home in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Tel: 01446736987 |
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Flow Design
Come and view Trevor's beautiful array of ceramic bird feeders and other garden art. A fantastic way to brighten up your garden and give your feathered friends a helping hand.
trevorline@tiscali.co.uk |
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The Old Tool Shop
The Old Tool Shop are the largest stockists of antique & useable tools in Europe and the leading specialist antique tool auctioneers.
We supply antique tools and pre-owned woodworking tools from our retail store where we offer the largest selection of used and antique tools in Europe - over 1500 wood carving tools are always in stock.
We also offer a full mailorder service world-wide
www.antiquetools.co.uk |
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Palaeo Jo’s fossils
Jo and Pete Lowes Fossils, Minerals And Jewellery.
Palaeo Jo's supplies high quality fossils to the collector at reasonable prices. Come and see us at the stall.
We have a wide variety of fossils and minerals in stock but if you want something we haven't got, we will try to find it for you.
www.palaeojos.com |
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Martin Pidgen - Woodturning
Sale of timber and turned items; light pulls, door stops, nutmeg graters, pepper mills, bread boards and bottle coasters. Timber planks and squares for sale for wood turning and carving
mpidgen@aol.com |
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Phoenix Trading
Offers an exclusive range of cards and stationery through its international team of over 11,000 worldwide Independent Phoenix Traders. Its direct approach offers exceptional value for money without compromising on the quality of the product and design.
www.phoenix-trading.eu/web/delmarees |
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POG Crafts
Beautiful pottery for sale, hand thrown in Cardington, Beds
Prices £3-£30
Stop press - Pog are coming to Woodworks! despite the recent disastrous fire at their workshop at Cardington. Good on you Graham and Paul!
www.bmad.org |
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Peter Tree
Peter returns to Woodworks! once again with his beautiful array of hand made stools and chairs.
Tel: 01529488413 |
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Garyannna alpacas
Sue Watkins and daughter Narissa run this fast growing alpaca farm in Cosgrove, Buckinghamshire. They will have alpaca yarns and fleeces available for sale for spinners, weavers, felters and knitters.
Chat to Sue and learn all about these interesting animals and the range of services they offer from their farm.
www.garyeannnaalpacas.co.uk
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Pixie Happenings
Martin Hazell has a variety of handmade baskets, spoons, furniture, paintings on reclaimed timber and wooden bowls for sale. A great opportunity to treat yourself or get in early with your christmas shopping.
Martin co-edits the Pixie Gazette.
mhazell58@hotmail.co.uk
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M.A.C Timbers
MAC timbers is an old fashioned timber yard producing timber products for Turners, Carvers and Cabinet makers. They specialise in English hardwoods and all timber is air dried and locally sourced.
www.mactimbers.co.uk |
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Sonias Reflections
Sonia Griffiths brings a beautiful range of hand crafted jewellery and stained glass suncatchers all the way from her home in the Isle of Man.
www.soniasreflections.co.uk |
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Woodwork Projects
Fantasic japanese saws to try and buy. These japanese handsaws cut on the pull stroke and can therefore have exceptionally thin blades (as little at 0.3mm) No tool bag is complete without one!
www.woodworkprojects.co.uk
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The Old Tool Store
New and reconditioned old woodworking hand tools, including the full range of Ray Iles green woodworking tools
www.oldtoolstore.com |
