Fruits of the Forest


               

Fruits of the Forest

Fineshade, Peterborough.

This show is different from the others that we attend in so much as it is held in the middle of a forest and, rather than being a trade show, it is a celebration of wood and woodland crafts. Run in conjunction with the Forestry Commission the show runs over three days in the summer and is a venue that many day trippers from all walks of life attend, rather than the usual woodworkers who go to the trade shows.

geoff hughes.jpg (84201 bytes)   We owe our invitation to this event to our club president, TV Star Geoff Hughes (Onslow from ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ - Eddie Yates from ‘Coronation Street’ - Tiny from ‘The Royle Family’) who is also a sponsor of this show.

Organised by Glyn Mould in conjunction with the Forestry Commission  the show was run in 1997 and 1998, but unable to continue in 1999. A move to a new venue in 2000 is on the cards and MWA are on the shortlist to be invited.

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MERSEYSIDE WOODTURNERS ASSOCIATION