Competition Archive

February 2020

It was great to see so many entries into both competition categories this month, thanks to all those members who took part and supported this vital part of any woodturning club. Martin Clarkson, one of our workshop tutors, was delighted to see that one member been to a workshop night, watched Martin, then went home and produced what he had demonstrated.
Peter Hallam, our demonstrator for the evening had the difficult task of judging all the entries:

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1st Carol Baxter
2nd Alan Greaves
3rd Roy Manders

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Carol Baxter
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Alan Greaves
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Roy Manders

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1st Barry Pearce
2nd John Ingamells
3rd Barry Teague

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Barry Pearce
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John Ingamells
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Barry Teague

Peter kindly spoke about many of the entries:

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January 2020

Unfortunately we had no entries into the Rowan Novice Class this month, however seven members entered into the Oak Open Class. Our visiting demonstrator, Mike Ashton judged our entries and awarded the following.

1st Place Ray Blake
2nd Place Norman Sanders
3rd Place Charlie Ridley

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Ray Blake
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Norman Sanders
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Charlie Ridley

Congratulations to Ray who only qualified for the Oak Class this year, following his success as Rowan Novice Class Champion 2019.


December 2019

At our Christmas meeting we had many prizes to hand out. First our visiting guest, Nick Brown form National Trust Belton House kindly agreed to judge the fun competition that we always run at the Christmas Party night.

1st place Nick Welford
2nd place Barry Pearce
3rd place Charlie Ridley
4th place Graham Black

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Nick Welford
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Barry Pearce
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Charlie Ridley
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Graham Black

The draw followed for the chance to win next years membership for free. Tina Johnson and Barry Pearce were both successful and therefore received a voucher giving them both free membership for 2020.

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Barry Pearce
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Tina Johnson

We then came to the annual awards for the Rowan and Oak competitions. Club President Charles Giles presented the following with their prizes.

Rowan Novice 2019

1st place, receiving the Rowan trophy, a cut glass and a cheque for £50; Ray Blake
2nd place, receiving a cheque for £30; Tina Johnson
3rd place, receiving a cheque for £15; David Hillier

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Rowan Champion Ray Blake
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Tina Johnson
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David Hillier

Oak Open 2019

1st place, receiving the Oak trophy, a cut glass and a cheque for £50; Charlie Ridley
2nd place, receiving a cheque for £30; Norman Sanders
3rd place, receiving a cheque for £15; Tony Maddox

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Oak Champion Charlie Ridley
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Norman Sanders
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Tony Maddox

November 2019

Visiting professional, Peter Hallam was really impressed with the standard of the entries into both competitions. Peter awarded the following:

Rowan Novice Class

1st place Carol Baxter
2nd place Ray Blake
3rd place David Hillier

Carol Baxter
Carol Baxter
Ray Blake
Ray Blake
David Hillier
David Hillier

Oak Open Class

1st place John Ingamells
2nd place Charlie Ridley
3rd place Tony Maddox

John Ingamells
John Ingamells
Charlie Ridley
Charlie Ridley
Tony Maddox
Tony Maddox

October 2019

A really pleasing number of entries into both categories this month, thanks to all those who entered. Mick Hanbury judged and explained his choices this month to a very attentive audience.

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1st place Tina Johnson
2nd place Ray Blake
3rd place Roy Manders

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2nd place: Ray Blake
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3rd place: Roy Manders

Please Note: Tina was not in attendance this month.

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1st place Charlie Ridley
2nd place Norman Sanders
3rd place Norman Buckberry

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1st place: Charlie Ridley
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2nd place: Norman Sanders
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3rd place: Norman Buckberry

Mick spoke about each and every entry into this months competitions.

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September 2019

Tony Wilson kindly agreed to cast an eye over our entries and awarded the following:

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1st place Tina Johnson
2nd place David Hillier
3rd place Ray Blake

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Tina Johnson
David Hillier
David Hillier
Ray Blake
Ray Blake

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1st place Charlie Ridley
2nd place Barry Pearce
3rd place Norman Sanders

Charlie Ridley
Charlie Ridley
Barry Pearce
Barry Pearce
Norman Sanders
Norman Sanders

August 2019

Some excellent entries into both categories this month, which gave our visiting demonstrator a tough task in deciding the winner. Andrew hall stepped up to the mark and awarded the following results.

Rowan Novice Class

1st place Tina Johnson
2nd place Ray Blake
3rd place Steve Shaw

1st place: Tina Johnson
1st place: Tina Johnson
2nd place: Ray Blake
2nd place: Ray Blake
3rd place: Steve Shaw
3rd place: Steve Shaw

Oak Open Class

1st place Barry Pierce
2nd place Norman Sanders
3rd place Charlie Ridley

1st place: Barry Pierce
1st place: Barry Pierce
2nd place: Norman Sanders
2nd place: Norman Sanders
3rd place: Charley Ridley
3rd place: Charley Ridley

July 2019

Disappointing amount of entries this month, with the Rowan class only attracting two entries, and one of those wasn’t present as he was away visiting family.
However, Sue Harker judged the entries and awarded the following:

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Alan Graves took second place.
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Only two entries this month

Rowan Novice Class
1st place Ray Blake
2nd place Alan Greaves

Oak Open Class
1st place Charlie Ridley
2nd place Peter Barrack
3rd place Peter Hallam

Charlie Ridley
Charlie Ridley
Peter Barrack
Peter Barrack
Peter Hallam
Peter Hallam
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Oak winners for July

June 2019

Visiting professional demonstrator, Joey Richardson kindly judged this months competitions. Unfortunately Joey could not be photographed with our winners as she returned to the stage to give additional extra advice to those keen members.

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1st Place Tina Johnson
2nd Place David Hillier
3rd Place Ray Blake

Tina Johnson
Tina Johnson
David Hillier
David Hillier
Ray Blake
Ray Blake

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1st Place Norman Sanders
2nd Place Tony Maddox
3rd Place John Ingamells

Norman Sanders
Norman Sanders
Tony Maddox
Tony Maddox
John Ingamells
John Ingamells

The new display table appears to be taking off, as we had many contributions this month. It’s a great way to inspire other members by showing what can be made. Maybe you would like to consider displaying work to give ideas.

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May 2019

This months competitions were judged by our demonstrator for the evening Phil Greenwood. Phil was delighted with the standard of the items entered and awarded the following result:

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1st Place Tina Johnson
2nd Place David Hillier
3rd Place Ray Blake

1st: Tina Johnson
1st: Tina Johnson
2nd: David Hillier
2nd: David Hillier
3rd: Ray Blake
3rd: Ray Blake

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1st Place Charlie Ridley
2nd Place Norman Sanders
3rd Place Peter Barrack

1st: Charlie Ridley
1st: Charlie Ridley
2nd: Norman Sanders
2nd: Norman Sanders
3rd: Peter Barrack
3rd: Peter Barrack

April 2019

Our visiting professional Gerry Marlow kindly agreed to judge this months competitions and awarded the following:

Rowan Novice

1st Place Ray Blake 3pts
2nd Place Chris Miles 2pts
3rd Place Ken Dugdale 1pt

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1st – Ray Blake
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2nd – Chris Miles
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3rd – Ken Dugdale
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Ray’s winning live edge bowl
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Only the second bowl Chris has made!
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Ken’s novelty woodturner.

Oak Open

1st Place Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd Place Norman Sanders 2pts
3rd Place Barry Pearce 1pt

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1st – Charlie Ridley
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2nd – Norman Sanders
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3rd – Barry Pearce
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Charlie’s faultless segmented bowl
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Norman’s decorative piece, which appealed to Gerry
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Barry’s acrylic painted bowl

March 2019

Peter Tree our guest demonstrator judged this months competition and gave the follow result.

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1st Place Alan Greaves 3pts
2nd Place David Hillier 2pts
3rd Place Colin Wilson 1pt

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1st Place Tony Maddox 3pts
2nd Place Peter Barrack 2pts
3rd Place Charlie Ridley 1pt

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Charlie Ridley

It was good to see many entries into both competitions, Peter was amazed by the quality, but was also keen to express that no matter what the standard, it’s always good to enter and support the club.


February 2019

A great turn out for this months competitions, clearly the incentive to accumulate credits for the end of year draw for free membership next year has struck a chord with some. Martin Clarkson from Station Oak, Tattershall judged the competition and awarded the following result:

Rowan Novice Class

1st David Hillier 3pts
2nd Ray Blake 2pts
3rd Harry Cleworth 1pt

1st place - David Hillier.
1st place – David Hillier.
2nd place - Ray Blake.
2nd place – Ray Blake.
3rd place - Harry Cleworth.
3rd place – Harry Cleworth.

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Oak Open Class

1st Tony Maddox 3pts
2nd Charlie Ridley 2pts
3rd Graham Black 1pt

1st place - Tony Maddox.
1st place – Tony Maddox.
2nd place - Charlie Ridley.
2nd place – Charlie Ridley.
3rd place - Graham Black.
3rd place – Graham Black.

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January 2019

A new year marks the start of a new year in the competitions. Quality prizes are on offer for those successful at the end of the year. New for this year we have introduced a raffle to be drawn at the December meeting. Every time you enter the monthly competitions you will be credited a raffle ticket. So, should you enter into every competition throughout the year, you will be credited with 11 entries into the December draw, with one lucky member from each class winning fee membership for 2020 valued at £15 (£10 concessions).

Christina from Woodland Trust kindly agreed to judge our competitions this month.

Rowan Novice Class

1st Place Jordan Bell
2nd Place Alan Greaves
3rd Place William Elkington

1st place: Jordan Bell
1st place: Jordan Bell
2nd place: Alan Greaves
2nd place: Alan Greaves
3rd place: William Elkington
3rd place: William Elkington

Oak Open Class

1st Place Norman Sanders
2nd Place Barry Pearce
3rd Place Charlie Ridley

1st place: Norman Sanders
1st place: Norman Sanders
2nd place: Barry Pearce
2nd place: Barry Pearce
3rd place: Charlie Ridley
3rd place: Charlie Ridley

Congratulations to all and thanks to everyone that made an entry.


December 2018

Our 2018 club oak open champion was revealed at the December meeting. Congratulations to Norman Sanders who accumulated 18 points, second place went to Peter Hallam (11 points) with Norman Buckberry (7 points) claiming 3rd place. Unfortunately neither Peter or Norman were present to receive their prizes.

Club champion 2018 - Norman Sanders.
Club champion 2018 – Norman Sanders.

In the Rowan novice class, Charlie Ridley took top spot with 20 points, with Barry Pearce (13 points) and David Hillier (9 points) taking second and third place respectively. Both Charlie and Barry, having accumulating over 12 points, will now move up to the open class for 2019.

Rowan novice champion 2018 - Charlie Ridley.
Rowan novice champion 2018 – Charlie Ridley.
Runner-up - Barry Pearce.
Runner-up – Barry Pearce.
Third place - David Hillier.
Third place – David Hillier.

Our resident timber merchant Steven Wright kindly agreed to judge the Christmas fun competition and decided that Graham Black should take first place with Jordan Bell second and Kevin Walker third.

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Kevin Walker

November 2018

Quite a good turn-out this month in both categories. Visiting professional Mathew Gardner kindly agreed to be our judge and awarded the following:

Rowan Novice Class

1st Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd Barry Pearce 2pts
3rd David Hillier 1pt

1st - Charlie Ridley
1st – Charlie Ridley
2nd - Barry Pearce
2nd – Barry Pearce
3rd - David Hillier
3rd – David Hillier

Oak Open Class

1st Graham Black 3pts
2nd Stuart Lowe 2pts
3rd Tony Maddox 1pt

1st - Graham Black
1st – Graham Black
2nd - Stuart Lowe
2nd – Stuart Lowe
3rd Tony Maddox
3rd Tony Maddox

This marks the end of the 2018 competition. The champions will be announced at the Christmas Club Night on December 18th.
There will still be a competition on the 18th, with some festive prizes. So please get on the lathe and enter something interesting.


October 2018

A few more entries this month, thanks to those who took time to support the club competition. Visiting professional, Margaret Garrard judged this months competition and was very impressed with all the entries. She awarded the following:

Rowan Novice Class

1st Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd David Hillier 2pts
3rd William Elkington 1pt

1st place - Charlie Ridley
1st place – Charlie Ridley
2nd place - David Hillier
2nd place – David Hillier
3rd place - William Elkington
3rd place – William Elkington

Oak Open Class

1st Norman Sanders 3pts
2nd Peter Hallam 2pts
3rd Graham Black 1pt

1st place - Norman Sanders
1st place – Norman Sanders
2nd place - Peter Hallam
2nd place – Peter Hallam
3rd place - Graham Black
3rd place – Graham Black

September 2018

Many thanks to the seven members who entered this month. Entries were well down on previous months, hopefully this was just a blip on the competition front. Richard Findley spoke were highly about all the entries and gave constructive advice about each piece.
He awarded the following results.
Unfortunately our resident photographer Ray Blake, was away this month. I can only apologise for my awful impression of a photographer. Normal service will be resumed next month.

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1st David Hillier 3pts
2nd Barry Pearce 2pts
3rd No more entries received.

1st place: David Hillier
1st place: David Hillier
2nd place: Barry Pearce
2nd place: Barry Pearce

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1st Peter Hallam 3pts
2nd Norman Sanders 2pts
3rd John Ingamells 1pt

1st place: Peter Hallam
1st place: Peter Hallam
2nd place: Norman Sanders
2nd place: Norman Sanders
3rd place: John Ingamells
3rd place: John Ingamells

August 2018

We were delighted with the numbers of entries into the Rowan Novice Class this month, thanks to all those who took the time and trouble to enter. Andy Coates was very impressed with the high standard of entries.

This months entries into both classes.

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Andy then awarded to following results:

Rowan Novice Class

1st Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd David Hillier 2pts
3rd Barry Pearce 1pt

Charlie Ridley
Charlie Ridley
David Hillier
David Hillier
Barry Pearce
Barry Pearce

Oak Open Class

1st Kevin Walker 3pts
2nd Norman Buckberry 2pts
3rd Richard Hibbins 1pt

Kevin Walker
Kevin Walker
Norman Buckberry
Norman Buckberry
Richard Hibbins
Richard Hibbins

July 2018

Terry Smart from Chestnut Products, our guest speaker judged this moths competitions. We were delighted with the number of entries – well done to all who took time to enter.

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1st Barry Pearce 3pts
2nd Janet Horne 2pts
3rd Charlie Ridley 1pt

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Barry Pearce
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Janet Horne
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Charlie Ridley

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1st Peter Hallam 3pts
2nd Norman Buckberry 2pts
3rd Norman Sanders 1pt

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Peter Hallam
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Norman Buckberry
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Norman Sanders

June 2018

David Lowe judged this months competitions and awarded the following:

Rowan Novice Class

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Rowan Winners

1st Ray Blake 3pts
2nd Barry Pearce 2pts
3rd David Hillier 1pt

1st Place: Ray Blake.
1st Place: Ray Blake.
2nd place: Barry Pearce.
2nd Place: Barry Pearce.
3rd place: David Hillier.
3rd Place: David Hillier.

Oak Open Class

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Oak Winners.

1st Peter Hallam 3pts
2nd Norman Sanders 2pts
3rd Norman Buckberry 1pt

1st Place: Peter Hallam
1st Place: Peter Hallam.
2nd Place: Norman Sanders.
2nd Place: Norman Sanders.
3rd Place: Norman Buckberry.
3rd Place: Norman Buckberry.

May 2018

A disappointing number of entries this month, please try to remember to bring an entry for next months competition.
Our guest presenter, Steve Heeley judge the competition and awarded the following results:

Rowan Novice Class
1st Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd Chris Backwell 2pts
3rd Ray Blake 1pt

Charlie Ridley takes 1st Place.
Charlie Ridley takes 1st Place.
2nd place went to Chris Backwell.
2nd place went to Chris Backwell.
In 3rd place - Ray Blake.
In 3rd place – Ray Blake.

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Oak Open Class
1st Norman Sanders 3pts
2nd Geoff Ventress 2pts
3rd Norman Buckberry 1pt

Well Done Norman Sanders - 1st place.
Well Done Norman Sanders – 1st place.
Congratulations to Geoff Ventress in 2nd place.
Congratulations to Geoff Ventress in 2nd place.
3rd place to Norman Buckberry.
3rd place to Norman Buckberry.

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Many thanks and well done to those that entered.


April 2018

The club competitions continue to attract many entries across the two categories and our guest Emma Cook was well impressed with the standard presented. She awarded the following:

Rowan Novice Class

1st William Elkington 3pts
2nd Charlie Ridley 2pts
3rd Alan Horne 1pt

 
1st place - William Elkington.
1st place – William Elkington.
2nd place - Charlie Ridley.
2nd place – Charlie Ridley.
3rd place - Alan Horne.
3rd place – Alan Horne.
 
 

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Oak Open Class

1st John Ingamells 3pts
2nd Stuart Lowe 2pts
3rd Peter Barrack 1pt

 
1st Place - John Ingamells.
1st Place – John Ingamells.
2nd place - Stuart Lowe.
2nd place – Stuart Lowe.
3rd place - Peter Barrack.
3rd place – Peter Barrack.

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March 2018

Thanks to all you members who have welcomed the changes to the 2018 competitions, we are now receiving more entries than ever before. This is another example how the club is growing from strength to strength. Please continue this fantastic support and encourage other to also enter.

Mick Hanbury judged this months entries and commented on how impressed he was about the number of pieces entered.

 

Rowan Novice Class

1st Charlie Ridley 3pts
2nd Barry Pearce 2pts
3rd Jim Fahy 1pt

1st Place to Charlie Ridley.
1st Place to Charlie Ridley.
2nd Place to Barry Pearce.
2nd Place to Barry Pearce.
3rd Place to Jim Fahy.
3rd Place to Jim Fahy.

Oak Open Class

1st John Ingamells 3pts
2nd Norman Sanders 2pts
3rd Peter Barrack 1pt

1st place to John Ingamells.
1st place to John Ingamells.
2nd place to Norman Sanders.
2nd place to Norman Sanders.
3rd place to Peter Barrack.
3rd place to Peter Barrack.

February 2018

It was great to see many more entries in both competitions this month, long may it continue and can we encourage even more members to entry into either the Oak or Rowan class.

Our visiting demonstrator Peter Hallam kindly agreed to judge both classes and awarded the following result:

Rowan Novice Class:

1st Ray Blake 3pts
2nd Charlie Ridley 2pts
3rd Barry Pearce 1pt

First Place in the Rowan Novice Class - Ray Blake.
First Place in the Rowan Novice Class – Ray Blake.
Second place in the Rowan Novice Class - Charlie Ridley.
Second place in the Rowan Novice Class – Charlie Ridley.
Third Place in the Rowan Novice Class - Barry Pearce.
Third Place in the Rowan Novice Class – Barry Pearce.

Oak Open Class

1st Peter Barrack 3pts
2nd Norman Sanders 2pts
3rd Norman Buckberry 1pt

First Place in the Oak Open Class - Peter Barrack.
First Place in the Oak Open Class – Peter Barrack.
Second Place in the Oak Open Class - Norman Sanders.
Second Place in the Oak Open Class – Norman Sanders.
Third Place in the Oak Open Class - Norman Buckberry.
Third Place in the Oak Open Class – Norman Buckberry.

So the league tables are starting to develop as we hurtle towards December!

Rowan Novice Class
(As of February 2018)

1st = Chris Backwell
1st = Ray Blake
2nd Charlie Ridley
3rd Barry Pearce

Oak Open Class
(As of February 2018)

1st Norman Sanders
2nd Peter Barrack
3rd Tony Maddox


January 2018

With the start of a new year, so the race for the annual trophies begins. A few slight changes to the rules this year but the desire to be crowned club champion 2018 remains the same. (Rules are available by using the link above).
A disappointing start to the Rowan Novice Class saw just one entry, congratulations to Chris Backwell who claimed 3 points and goes straight to the top of the leader board.
A different story in the Oak Open Class with eight members entering. This gave visiting professional Peter Tree a difficult decision to make, however he did a sterling job and awarded the following:

1st place Norman Sanders 3pts
2nd place Tony Maddox 2pts
3rd place Kevin Walker 1pts

The three placed items in the Oak Open Class.
The three placed items in the Oak Open Class.
Norman Sanders took first place in the Oak Open Class.
Norman Sanders took first place in the Oak Open Class.