The committee have pleasure in advising you of the groups 'basic' programme for the year 2010.           Timings after the 10.00 start are approximate as additional speakers / demonstrators maybe found.                                  We hope there will be something of interest for everyone:-    Saturday    20th February 2010 Hills Plymouth CC, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil     1000 - 1400         Informal  Demonstrations & Presentations Displays of Sticks, Wood, Tools, Accessories, Horn, Antler, etc.,       Displays of work and practical demonstrations by members. Come along, see how its done and share your tips and tricks with others. Hopefully something of interest for everyone.      Saturday    24th April  2010 Hills Plymouth CC, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil   1000 –1130     1130 –1330   Members Forum   Visiting Speaker   Natural Hedgerow Sticks & Whistlemaking  Mr Bob Jones, Chester   Your chance to promote your views and influence the direction of the organisation. Talk & demonstration of natures bounty in the provision of natural walking sticks from the hedgerow and creating a working whistle.    Please support this visiting speaker with your attendance.               Saturday    19th June 2010 Hills Plymouth CC, Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil     1030 -1130       1130 -1330                  Informal Demonstrations +  The Stick Clinic Obtain opinion and advice on perfecting your sticks. Advice & demonstration on stickmaking topic   with Mr Dafydd Davies     Members Demonstrations & Presentations, plus One to One advice and feedback on your sticks? Unbiased comment and opinion from selected and experienced makers. A presentation and informal workshop on a selected aspect of stickmaking with interest to all   Saturday    25th September 2010 Dare Valley Country Park, Aberdare                1000 -1600  Annual Stick Show            & Craft Day   Displays and demonstrations by members and invited craft persons. Sales of stickmaking components and accessories                                                         Speakers and Demonstrators     We are constantly seeking speakers and demonstrators from among craft persons for our meetings. Expenses and costs incurred are reimbursed. Accommodation is paid for as appropriate.