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October Newsletter

Here is the monthly newsletter of the WGW for the month of October.We look forward to your contribution in next months issue. WGW October news letter 2023

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Chairman’s ramble Aug 2023

WGW Chairmans Ramble Aug 2023 I always find it interesting to see what different members or groups are making in the workshop.  There is a huge amount of skill and knowledge that we can all learn from each other.  Our monthly display table is always full of surprises...

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July Newsletter

Here is the monthly newsletter of the WGW for the month of July. We look forward to your contribution to next month. WGW July news letter 2023

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NAW Demonstration Weekend

Chairman’s Ramble.The last few months the NAW AGM and demonstrators weekend has been our focus. Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed their time and the opportunity to buy or learn from the 7 trade displays, learn from the 7 fantastic demonstrations. Many went home...

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Leen Locum RIP

Personal Profile - Leen Lokum by Clive Dalton, Waikato Guild of Woodworkers Leen was born in the industrial city of Gouda in Holland (famous for its cheese) in February 1923.  February in Holland is not a tropical place but Leen was warmly welcomed as the fifth of ten...

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Chairman’s ramble

Grant's notes, March 2022 Our meeting will be different this month. We will have a discussion about Your favorite tool or item Your most unusual tool or item A jam chuck you use A tip or idea you would like to share with members A piece of work you would like help...

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Dolf Lanting RIP

Personal Profile – Dolf Lanting By Clive Dalton, Waikato Guild of Woodworkers Dolf was born in Amsterdam in 1928 where his father was an accountant for a company that imported and exported goods like tobacco, tea and spices which came from Indonesia, which at that...

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Guild News – August

Action Pending The clubrooms are closed under level 4 lockdown until further notice. Keith Lang ,will resume tutoring on lathe turning techniques on the third Wednesday morning of the month from 9.00 am till noon ( the club meeting is on the night before). Karate...

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