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31st December 2009

Members leaflet & Newsletter for 2010 has been posted out to members and prospective members today. A reminder that annual subscription is now due, please forward your remittance to the Treasurer asap.

Blwyddan Newydd Dda - Happy New Year to all! 

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27th September 2009                                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Cross Hands Show

All members are asked to note and pass on the following : Cross Hands & District Annual Show (BSG Qualifier) has changed the competition date from the last Saturday in November to the last Saturday in October. The show date for 2009 is now the 31st October and not the 28th November. Internet users are requested to pass this onto all your contacts.

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27th September 2009

Annual Show & Craft Day

Congratulations are extended to all of the trophy winners in the annual show together with sincere thanks to all those members who entered. The entry was up by 33 sticks on the preceeding year with a total of 213 sticks submitted by 25% of our membership. Sincere thanks to Mr Steve Barrett of Sherborne, Dorset for his expertise and committment to the judging role and the friendships renewed and those forged. Special thanks are reserved for the exhibitors and demonstrators in associated crafts without whom the show would not be the annual success it proves to be; sincere thanks to - Mr & Mrs Alf Dobbs - Llangynidr, Mr & Mrs Alun Davies - Abercynon, Mr Dave Lambert - Bridgend Wood Turning Club, Mr Derek Edwards and colleagues - British Woodcarving Association, Mr Paul Davies - Tonyrefail, and Mr Ian James -Felindre  

Results of the Stickmaking Competition are as follows:

Champion Stickmaker:- Mr Arwyn George, Manordeilo with 75 points  

Reserve Champion:- Mr E.J Blackwell, Cwm with 37 points

Class

Description

Place

Competitor

1

Shepherds Crook - Horn (plain)

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Howard Davies

3rd

E. J Blackwell

2

Shepherds Crook - Wood (plain)

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

E J Blackwell

3rd

Ian Arthur

3

Thumbstick - Horn (plain)

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Kerry Jenkins

3rd

A. Merchant

4

Thumbstick - Wood One Piece

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Bill Miles

3rd

Lawson Evans

5

Thumbstick - Antler

1st

David Pickering

2nd

Gethin Davies

3rd

A. Merchant

6

Thumbstick - Wood Two piece

1st

E J Blackwell

2nd

A Merchant

3rd

Ralph Powell

7

Market Stick - Horn

1st

Gethin Davies

2nd

A. George

3rd

E.J Blackwell

8

Market Stick - Wood

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Howard Davies

3rd

Harry Phillips

9

Walking Stick - Horn

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Gethin Davies

3rd

Bill Miles

10

Walking Stick - Wood

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Elwyn Arthur

3rd

I. Arthur

11

Ladies Walking Stick

1st

Gethin Davies

2nd

E.J Blackwell

3rd

Howard Davies

12

Decorated Stick - Horn

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Gethin Davies

3rd

E J Blackwell

13

Decorated Stick - Wood

1st

R Turley

2nd

Arwyn George

3rd

D Betty

14

Novice Stick

1st

Kerry Jenkins

2nd

Elwyn arthur

3rd

Harry Phillips

15

Any Stick - Antler Head

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

E J Blackwell

3rd

Ralph Powell

16

Decorated Functional - Horn

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

A. Merchant

3rd

R. Powell

17

Decorated Functional - Wood

1st

Howard Davies

2nd

Ralph Powell

3rd

A George

18

One Piece Wood Knobstick

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

Harry Phillips

3rd

E J Blackwell

19

Matching Pair - Any medium

1st

Arwyn George

2nd

E J Blackwell

3rd

Ralph Powell

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4th September 2009                        ISCA Woodcraft

Open Day and Craft Show is to be held on 12th September 10.30 a.m. until 3.0 p.m. at the Craft Units, Tredegar House, Newport, just off the M4. All are invited.

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3rd September 2009                      Paul Roberts @ ISCA

Our very good friend Mr Paul Roberts at ISCA is recovering well from his recent severe illness and is slowly getting back into harness.  Paul and Gail thank all their friends and customers for their support during the recent traumatic time, and they look forward to seeing you at their show on the 12th September and at Dare Valley Country Park on the 26th September 2009.

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 16th January 2009                 Change to Programme

The 2009 colour leaflet and Newsletter was posted out to members at the end of December and unfortunately a change to the planned programme has been made to accomodate unforeseen family committments of one of our valued demonstrators. The 'Working with Horn' feature planned for June has been brought forward to April, following the AGM. Steam straightening sticks has been moved from April to June and an additional demonstration is currently being sought for this date. An update will be published as soon as possible.     

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25th December 2008          Seasons Greetings

Seasonal greetings are extended to all members and visitors to this website at this special time and may the New Year bring you peace, happiness and a continued joy in stickmaking. A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you all. Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd dda pawb

14th October 2008                          Dare Valley Country Park

Information has been received from the Manager at Dare Valley Country Park that the facilities we use for our meetings will be unavailable between November 2008 and the end of March 2009 due to refurbishment and building works. Clearly our quarterly meeting scheduled for February 2009 will need to be reconvened to another suitable location and we are currently working to find that location. Due to the planning necessary and the circulation of our Newsletter / Agenda for 2009 our April meeting will also be reconvened in order to minimise inconvenience to members. June and September meetings will be held at Dare Valley. Please contact Secretary if further information required. 

30th September 2008                    Cross Hands & District Stickmakers Association  

The Schedule of Classes, Entry Form and Competition Rules for the 2008 BSG Qualifier on Saturday 29th November 2008 are available for download on the Download Page or by Clicking here:- Click here for download

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29th September 2008                          Malvern Autumn Show Results

Exhibitor Name

Place

Class 1. Plain Wood Crook

G Richards

1

G Wright

2

G Wright

3

G Jones

4

Class 2. Plain Horn Crook

A George

1

A George

2

R Marshall

3

K Jenkins

4

Class 3. Plain Wood Market Stick, over 42"

G Wright

1

H Davies

2

A George

3

H Evans

4

Class 4. Plain Horn Market Stick, over 42"

K Jenkins

1

G Wright

2

R Marshall

3

A George

4

Class 5. Plain Wood Thumbstick

G Wright

1

G Wright

2

W Meredith

3

A George

4

Class 6. Plain Horn Thumbstick

G Wright

1

A George

2

G Wright

3

R Marshall

4

Class 7. Plain Wood Walking Stick, under 42"

G Wright

1

G Wright

2

C Jones

3

A George

4

Class 8. Plain Horn Walking Stick, under 42"

A George

1

A George

2

C Jones

3

H Davies

4

Class 9. Antler Stick, Practical

G Wright

1

R Marshall

2

G Wright

3

A George

4

Class 10. Decorated Wood Stick

G Wright

1

A George

2

G Wright

3

R Daniel

4

Class 11. Decorated Horn Stick

R Marshall

1

R Marshall

2

A George

3

A George

4

Class 12. Ornamental Animal Head, Wood / Horn

R Marshall

1

R Marshall

2

J Poole

3

J Poole

4

Class 13. One Piece Wood Crook

A George

1

A George

2

G Jones

3

H Evans

4

Class 14. One Piece Walking Stick

H Evans

1

A George

2

R Marshall

3

A George

4

Class 15. One Piece Thumbstick

R Marshall

1

H Davies

2

A George

3

R Marshall

4

Class 16. Novice Stick, Wood / Horn

H Davies

1

H Davies

2

J Poole

3

K Jenkins

4

Class 17. Junior Class Stick, Any Type , under 16

S Jenkins

1

S Jenkins

2

W White

3

W White

4

Champion Stick

G Wright

Reserve Champion Stick

A George

Champion Stick Maker

G Wright

Show Judge: Mr Dave James, BSG

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29th September 2008 

 

            

South Wales Stickmakers Annual Show 2008

Summary                         Champion Stickmaker with 69 points  -  Mr Arwyn George          

                                              Reserve Champion with 46 points  -  Mr E.J.Blackwell 

       Best Stick in Show  -  A. George. Class 7.          Best Opposite Stick in Show  -  A. George. Class 8. 

The results of the show are listed below in Class order

1

Shepherds Crook - Horn - Plain

Trophy Winner

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

2nd

H. Davies 

 

 

3rd

R. Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

            E I Arthur

 

 

Commended

A. George

 

 

 

 

2

Shepherds Crook - Wood - Plain

Trophy Winner

A. George

 

 

2nd

E. J. Blackwell

 

 

3rd

             R. Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

H.Davies

 

 

Commended

             K. Jenkins

 

 

 

 

3

Thumbstick - Horn - Plain

Trophy Winner

A.Merchant

 

 

2nd

E. J. Blackwell

 

 

3rd

A. George

 

 

Highly Commended

             R.Powell

 

 

Commended

I.Arthur

 

 

 

 

4

Thumbstick - Wood - One Piece -

Trophy Winner

R.Powell

 

plain

2nd

B.M. Thompson

 

 

3rd

         Gren Davies

 

 

Highly Commended

H.Davies

 

 

Commended

J.Poole

 

 

 

 

5

Thumbstick - Antler

Trophy Winner

A. Merchant

 

 

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

B. M. Thompson

 

 

Highly Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

Commended

A. George

 

 

 

 

6

Thumbstick - Wood - Two piece

Trophy Winner

A.George

 

 

2nd

           A. Merchant

 

 

3rd

R. Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

B.M.Thompson

 

 

Commended

             K. Jenkins

 

 

 

 

7

Market Stick - Horn - Plain (37.1/2"- 48")

Trophy Winner

           A. George

 

 

2nd

H. Davies

 

 

3rd

E.I.Arthur

 

 

Highly Commended

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

 

 

8

Market Stick - Wood - Plain (37.1/2" - 48")

Trophy Winner

            A. George

 

 

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

H. Davies

 

 

 

Commended

G. Davies

 

 

 

 

9

Walking Stick - Horn - Plain (max37.1/2")

Trophy Winner

A. George

 

 

2nd

           H. Davies

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

K. Jenkins

 

 

 

Commended

H. Phillips

 

 

 

 

10

Walking Stick - Wood - Plain (max 37.1/2")

Trophy Winner

A. George

 

 

2nd

E. I.Arthur

 

 

3rd

A. Merchant

 

 

Highly Commended

H. Davies

 

 

Commended

I. Arthur

 

11

Ladies Walking Stick - Horn or Wood -

Trophy Winner

A. George

 

(max 37.1/2")

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

H. Davies

 

 

Commended

J.E.Jones

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

Decorated Stick - Horn

 

 

Trophy Winner

 

 

 

A. George

 

 

2nd

I. Arthur

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

 

 

 

 

 

13

Decorated Stick - Wood

Trophy Winner

E.Blackwell

 

 

           2nd          

            A. George

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

A. Merchant

 

 

Commended

            J. Poole

 

 

 

 

14

Stick - Horn, Antler or Wood made by Novice

Trophy Winner

J. Poole

 

 

2nd

K.Jenkins

 

 

3rd

E.I.Arthur

 

 

Highly Commended

H. Phillips

 

 

Commended

            B. Caddy 

 

 

 

 

15

Any Stick with Antler Head

Trophy Winner

B.M.Thompson

 

 

2nd

E.J. Blackwell

 

 

3rd

A. George

 

 

Highly Commended

G.Howell

 

 

 Commended 

            K. Jenkins

 

 

 

 

16

Decorated Functional - Horn

Trophy Winner

          A. Merchant

 

 

2nd

             A. George

 

 

3rd

E.Blackwell

 

 

4th

R.G.Powell

 

17

Decorated Functional - Wood

Trophy Winner

J.Poole

 

 

2nd

A. Merchant

 

 

3rd

A. George

 

 

Highly Commended

E. Blackwell

 

 

Commended

G. Davies

 

 

 

 

18

Knobstick - Wood - One piece

Trophy Winner

           A. George

 

 

2nd

A. Merchant

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

             A. Jones

 

 

Commended

J.E.Jones

 

 

 

 

19

Matching Pair any medium, wood, horn or

Trophy Winner

A. George

 

antler

2nd

Gren Davies

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

A. Jones

 

 

Commended

J.E.Jones

  Show Judge:- Mr Steve Kime, Cheshire.

 

 

1st August 2008                                                 ISCA Woodcrafts.

Information has been received from Paul at Isca Hardwoods / Woodcrafts to the effect that the company are relocating from Nine Mile Point Estate, Cwmfelinfach to The Craft Units, Tredegar House, Newport, Gwent. This move is imminent and they will be open for business from the 9th August 2008. The unit is adjacent to the Car Park which is 'Pay & Display', however ISCA Woodcrafts offer the use of a parking permit for their customers. The new location is part of the 17th Century House, Gardens and Estate, which additionally offers other craft units, a Visitor Centre and Tea rooms. Tredegar House is located a minute off the M4 at Junction 28. Take the A48 road in the direction of Cardiff and follow the brown 'Heritage' signs into the Tredegar House complex.

 

03 December 2007                                                 CONGRATULATIONS

Sincere congratulations are extended to members Arwyn George and Gethin Davies in respect of their placings in the 2007 National Championship. Arwyn achieved 6th Place overall in the Open Classes and Gethin was placed 2nd overall in the Novice Classes. 

18th November 2007                                              TOOLS Etc  

NEW!!! A selection of Tools and accessories including Dremel, Powerfile and 3M abrasives are now available through our association with Amazon.co.uk  at reduced prices and FREE delivery in the UK for some items. Get your replacement machines through our associate.

11th January 2008

Diary Dates for 2008 Meetings

Our meetings for 2008 are as follows:

16th February - 19th April - 7th June - 27th September

The 2008 leaflet has been circulated to all paid up members by Royal Mail. Additional copies are available from the Hon Sec should you require one. If members have any suggestions for speakers / demonstrations please contact John at mail@southwalesstickmakers.org


   

 

22nd September 2007                                      South Wales Stickmakers Annual Show 2007

The results of the annual show are listed below in Class order

1

Shepherds Crook - Horn - Plain

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

 E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

W.Miles

 

 

Highly Commended

R.Marshall

 

 

Commended

R.Turley

 

 

 

 

2

Shepherds Crook - Wood - Plain

Trophy Winner

G.Richards

 

 

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

E.Mercelanca

 

 

Highly Commended

H.Davies

 

 

Commended

R.Turley

 

 

 

 

3

Thumbstick - Horn - Plain

Trophy Winner

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

2nd

R.Marshall

 

 

3rd

G.Richards

 

 

Highly Commended

I.Arthur

 

 

Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

 

 

4

Thumbstick - Wood - One Piece -

Trophy Winner

B.M.Thompson

 

plain

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

H.Davies

 

 

Highly Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

Commended

R.Marshall

 

 

 

 

5

Thumbstick - Antler

Trophy Winner

B.M.Thompson

 

 

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

Highly Commended

R.Turley

 

 

Commended

W.Miles

 

 

 

 

6

Thumbstick - Wood - Two piece

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

B.M.Thompson

 

 

3rd

I. Arthur

 

 

Highly Commended

R.Marshall

 

 

Commended

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

 

 

7

Market Stick - Horn - Plain (37.1/2"- 48")

Trophy Winner

J.C.Plumley

 

 

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

G.Richards

 

 

Highly Commended

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Commended

E.I.Arthur

 

 

 

 

8

Market Stick - Wood - Plain (37.1/2" - 48")

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

G.Richards

 

 

Highly Commended

I.Arthur

 

 

 

Commended

R.Turley

 

 

 

 

9

Walking Stick - Horn - Plain (max37.1/2")

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

W.Miles

 

 

Highly Commended

H.Davies

 

 

 

Commended

R.Turley

 

 

 

 

10

Walking Stick - Wood - Plain (max 37.1/2")

Trophy Winner

G.Richards

 

 

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

I.Arthur

 

 

Highly Commended

E.Mercelsanca

 

 

Commended

E.J.Blackwell

 

11

Ladies Walking Stick - Horn or Wood -

Trophy Winner

R.Marshall

 

(max 37.1/2")

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

J.E.Jones

 

 

Commended

G.Davies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

Decorated Stick - Horn

 

 

 

Trophy Winner

 

 

 

R.Marshall

 

 

2nd

R.G.Powell

 

 

3rd

E.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

R.Turley

 

 

 

 

13

Decorated Stick - Wood

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

R.Turley

 

 

3rd

R.Thomas

 

 

Highly Commended

E.Blackwell

 

 

Commended

D.Betty

 

 

 

 

14

Stick - Horn, Antler or Wood made by Novice

Trophy Winner

I.Arthur

 

 

2nd

E.I.Arthur

 

 

3rd

D.Ashton

 

 

Highly Commended

K.Jenkins

 

 

Commended

J.C.Plumley

 

 

 

 

15

Any Stick with Antler Head

Trophy Winner

B.M.Thompson

 

 

2nd

R.Marshall.

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

Commended

B.T.Morris

 

 

 

 

16

Decorated Functional - Horn

Trophy Winner

R.Marshall

 

 

2nd

E.Blackwell

 

 

3rd

R.G.Powell

 

 

 

 

17

Decorated Functional - Wood

Trophy Winner

R.G.Powell

 

 

2nd

D.Betty

 

 

3rd

R.Marshall

 

 

Highly Commended

J.Poole

 

 

Commended

E.Mercelsanca

 

 

 

 

18

Knobstick - Wood - One piece

Trophy Winner

R.Marshall

 

 

2nd

R.Turley

 

 

3rd

E.J.Blackwell

 

 

Highly Commended

J.E.Jones

 

 

Commended

R.G.Powell

 

 

 

 

19

Matching Pair any medium, wood, horn or

Trophy Winner

E.J.Blackwell

 

antler

2nd

Gren Davies

 

 

3rd

R.Marshall

 

 

Highly Commended

J.E.Jones

 

 

Commended

J.Poole

  Show Judge:- Mr Dave James BSG, Derbyshire.

Show pictures can be seen in the Gallery or by Clicking Here

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03 August 2007 Malvern Autumn Show 29-30 September 2007 Notification has been received that the above show has introduced a Stickmaking Competition to its Countryside Section. Full details, schedules and entry forms are available on the Downloads Page for you to print off should you wish to enter. Exhibitors entry ticket forwarded prior to the show, additional tickets available at a reduced entry fee of £10.50. Lets help our Welsh Border colleagues in promoting Stickmaking in the region.



  23 August 2007 South Wales Stickmakers Annual Show 22 September 2007 Classes, Rules and Entry Form for the Show on the 22 September 2007 have now been posted out. In the event of non receipt these forms are available for members to download and print. Alternatively the Show Secretary is known to accept entries on the day if sweet talked! Remember entry is confined to paid-up members only. Those in arrears or new members may enter the show providing membership is paid before racking sticks.

  July 2007 South Wales Stickmakers enter the 21st Century in the establishment of this site on the information super highway. It is hoped that this site will help to fulfill the constant need for information, news, views and activities of our members and the much wider interest of similar minded persons and groups around the UK. Hopefully it will also additionally attract new members to the craft and hobby of stickmaking.



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