Well, 2020 has been a bit of washout, during which the Invaders have, for the time being, been repelled. Not by the people of Kent or any of the other visitors, but by an unseen menace and the requirements in place to try and prevent its spread.
Undeterred, the Invaders will return and The Northern Invasion is being re-scheduled for 2021
This delay has meant we may have to change our plans for next year- different dates and a different venue.
Watch this space for future developments and details of the online Weekender coming soon!
All ticket holders should have been contacted by now – please let us know if we’ve missed you!
Note to non-UK residents:
We already have several visitors travelling from outside the UK for the Weekender, everyone is welcome!
BUT – it is not possible to order tickets online without a UK post code. So just drop us an email with your requirements and we’ll get this sorted out for you quickly and easily! Thanks.
Woodturning Weekender will, we hope, return in 2021!
Watch out Kent, the Northern Invasion is coming!
we’re moving the whole thing down to Kent like a huge travelling circus – only without the tent, ringmaster and the funny trains with the giraffe heads sticking out.
Four turners from the North of England will be invading the area armed with their turning skills and techniques and an array of charm and wit to conquer the area and maybe convert the audience to some different ideas. Hopefully without any blood being shed (because good turning practice and safety rules will be observed).
Due to the current situation the dates and exact location are yet to be finalised, but the weekend will start unofficially early on the Friday evening before with the Looong Weekender. That’s our informal ice-breaker get together before the Weekender starts for real on the Saturday!
WATCH OUT FOR THESE INVADERS!!
(Because you don’t want to miss them!)
To find out more about our headlining demonstrators at the 2021 Woodturning Weekender click on the picture!
Tickets held over from 2020 will be honoured at the rescheduled event.
New tickets are not currently available in case we are unable to hold this event.
Once we are able to confirm dates and location we will invite you to register your interest in the event (this will not be a commitment, it just gets you on the waiting list). Once we can be as certain as possible that the event will proceed you will be contacted to confirm your purchase.
To make sure that you hear when to register your interest we strongly recommend signing up for our bulletins (see above)
***PLEASE NOTE***
Due to space limitations and the popularity of this event, admission is strictly by ADVANCE TICKET ONLY. We regret we will be unable to have walk-ins on the day. Tickets can be booked up until the night before if still available.
WANT TO MAKE A FASHION STATEMENT?
(we’re not saying what sort of statement…)
When we couldn’t hold the Weekender ‘for real’ in 2020 we took it online instead, creating the Virtual Weekender. Just for fun we created some t-shirts to celebrate this, stocks are limited but we still have a few left. If you were there (or is that weren’t there??) you can get yours by clicking on the links below.
These are top quality Kelly Green t-shirts with the Weekender logo screen-printed on them.
Currently available in Medium, Large, and Extra Large and priced at £10 each with free delivery. (UK only. Please contact us for overseas shipping rates).
They are NOT available in our on-line shop.
To get yours just click on the link below to be taken to a PayPal link – you can check out with a card if you wish and do not need a PayPal account.
Just click on the size you want – sizes will need to be purchased and paid individually.
Approx Chest Sizes: M – 41 inch L – 43 inch XL – 47 inch
SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY!
At the first Weekender we belatedly celebrated our 25th birthday with a barbecue party. This was hugely popular so we’re arranging something again!
For 2021 we’re planning a fun ‘Pub Quiz’* which will include a three-course meal.
We can guarantee there won’t be any difficult questions, this is strictly for fun and a chance to come together. There will be plenty of time to chat about the day’s events and anything else you want to. We will need some quiet while the quiz is taking place though!
The evening will include a simple, pub-style three course meal as well and there’s a reasonably-priced bar available for drinks.
And as you might expect, there could also be a few surprises during the evening.
You don’t need to worry about organising teams or swatting up on anything, the emphasis here is on having a fun evening and spending time with friends old and new.
We really don’t do intellectual on a Saturday night!!
Details will be released soon!
*We’re calling it a pub quiz but it isn’t really, it’s not even being held in a pub!
What are the Woodturning Weekender Clinics?
You won’t be able to get your flu jab or even any legal advice, but if you’re looking for help, advice and inspiration for your turning, plus the chance to get up close to fantastic demos, you’ll be in the right place!
There will be several different Clinics available, each dealing with different aspects of woodturning, with experienced staff on hand to offer advice and remedies for whatever ails your woodturning. Expect lots of help, information and demonstrations.
FULL DETAILS WILL FOLLOW!
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