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The Dublin Chapter was founded in 1990. Originally meetings were held in members homes but as the membership grew it became necessary to find a bigger premises and the Chapter moved to Larch Hill, the Scouting Association National Campsite in Ticknock in the Dublin mountains. As the Chapter became more successful and the numbers grew even further the Chapter moved again in 1997, to Terenure College*. The current membership stands at around 140.
Click here to see where we meet *
(For GPS enabled folk the details are:: N53 18 254, W006 17 887 )
Monthly Meetings
Meetings are held in Terenure College * on the first Saturday of each month beginning at 10:00AM. Meetings usually go on until about lunchtime. Meetings generally comprise of one or two demonstrations, the monthly competition and a cup of tea. These meetings give a great opportunity to meet other turners and share ideas on the craft. Members can also borrow items from the Book and Video Club which is very well stocked.
In order to comply with the terms of our insurance policy we require that all people attending meetings become members of the Irish Woodturners' Guild. In Dublin membership is €48 which includes membership of the Guild, the Dublin Chapter and also covers the publication of the Chapter's bi-monthly newsletter.
Monthly Competition
The Dublin Chapter runs a woodturning competition each month at the monthly meeting. Judging is carried out by other woodturners at the meeting and results are announced immediately.
The competition is divided into three skill categories:-
- Beginners
- Experienced
- Advanced
The committee decide on the subject for competitions.
Promotion to the next level is carried out on the basis of results.
Woodturner of the year in each category is awarded at the AGM and is calculated on the accumulated marks from the monthly competitions.
Newsletter
The Chapter publish a bi-monthly newsletter which is distributed at the monthly meeting. The newsletter is posted to those who do not attend the relevant meeting.
The newsletter covers subjects such as:- Competition Results, Reports on demonstrations at meetings, book and video reports, advance notice of demonstrations and competition subjects, trade and member advertisments etc. etc.
Exhibition Committee
See details of the Committee and exhibitions are on the Gossip Page
Workshops
The Chapter also facilitate members who host woodturning workshops in their own premises. Such workshops are announced in advance and members must make their own arrangements with the host. A contribution of €4, to cover tea and biscuits, is usual.
25 Years
The Irish Woodturners' Guild was formally established in 1983 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2008.
AGM
The AGM of the Chapter is usually held at the November meeting. At the AGM the committee for the next year is elected and the winners of the annual competitions announced and, of course, presentation of prizes.
Insurance
Members of the Guild are covered for personal insurance whilst attending Guild events. The Guild also organise a third party optional insurance scheme which covers injury to third parties, teaching woodturning and product liability. This insurance has a premium of €60 PA.
Please check with the Guild for full details of these policies
| 2008 Committee |
| Chairman : |
Jonathan Wigham 01 4932890 |
| Secretary : |
Tommy Boyle 087 6995111 |
| Treasurer : |
Paddy Finn 087 9801142 |
| Newsletter Editor : |
Richard Varney 086 8327985
email: rvarney@eircom.net Write to Richard Varney |
| Videos and Books : |
John Killoran 01 4903410 |
| Competitions : |
Tom Delaney 087 9504690 |
| Workshops : |
Chris Lawlor 087 6484380 |
| Exhibitions : |
Graham Brislane 087 2914770
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