Another good club night - July 2007
I hadn't even got out of my van before Dawn and Ken came across the car park to sort something out, they very thoughtfully thought of our open weekend before throwing some useful things away. I've said it before and I expect to say it again, our members are the best, they do a lot for their club, notice THEIR club, very important that.
I arrived in the kitchen and the water was on, my next move was to position a table for all my things at the side near the back, I laid out my things to try and get organised, hasn't work yet but at least I'm trying. I put up the stitch work that Peter from PDS Craft did for us and Paul Nesbitt our demonstrator for the night asked me to explain it, I was very impressed that Paul was so interested in what our club gets up to, more about Paul later.
The competition table got very busy, a very interesting project this month and it attracted a large crowed of members. I got my raffle tickets this time, but only because Trevor came looking for me, I got a cup of tea and chatted too many about most things as usual. Then it was time for Don to start the evening off.
The usual informative things where explained, then Don handed over to Bill, then over to Angy then over to me, lots needed to be said, I was a bit embarrassed by what Angy had to say but that goes with the territory, many thanks again to all at PDS craft, it was very much appreciated. Back to Don to introduce Paul Nesbitt our demonstrator for tonight. Paul introduced himself and yes he put on that rather loud shirt he is known for and we where off.
Paul handed out some paper work; it explained with drawings the woodpecker door knocker he was going to demonstrate tonight. You had to laugh; it was like being at choir practice or watching an orchestra, the whole audience turning over the pages at the same time, you could hear the paper rustling, still it proves they where interested so well done Paul for getting the right project.
So lots of banter as usual during the demonstration which was interrupted by our refreshment break, a good number of members gathered around to chat to Paul, I didn't see him with a cup of anything but I'm sure somebody must have got him one. I chatted about our junior club which was starting the following Saturday, we are very excited about that. Back to the demo, Paul finished the knocker and demonstrated it; I can't wait till next club night to see/hear 40 plus members showing the action, I think I'll take my ear defenders with me.
Paul then showed us how to turn a three sided bud vase, quite easy when you see it done, but probably wouldn't have tried it not having seen it if you see what I mean. Don thanked Paul and reminded us all that he was coming back next month as one of our turn in turners, the audience applauded well an it was over to Trevor for the raffle draw, I can't remember if I won anything, yes I do, young Kayleigh had my tickets as I was busy and she won a piece of cherry with the bark on, bright is young Kayleigh, she knew it was cherry as a month ago she cut up and stored a piece off a tree that the yobs had swung on and broke and she recognised the bark and our conversation at the time, I told you months ago we hadn't seen the last of her didn't I.
The tea boys, I was impressed, at the beginning of the evening bright and early big Dave and Geoff came bouncing in the hall saying "Were your tea boys for tonight, do you want us to start right away" full off life and enthusiasm, brilliant, well done lads.
So that's pretty much it really, all the usual last minute things and the last goodnights and the lights go out and the doors locked. And there goes another good club night.
Boots - August 2007