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May 2012 - AGM PDF Print Email
Written by Admin Admin   
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 16:39

Date: 27th May

Time: 12 Noon

Venue: Peter's Eden

 

The annual combined social and AGM of the club.  If you have any points to raise, or wish to join the committee, please let Patrick, Debra, Sharron or Chris know.

 

As usual, please bring food for the communal table.

Last Updated on Saturday, 05 May 2012 14:14
 
Green Wood & Preservation - Feb 2012 PDF Print Email
Written by Sharron Harris   
Saturday, 03 March 2012 12:47

 

Sunday 26th February saw us travel to the outskirts of Spalding for a talk and practical demonstration on woodcarving, the meeting was led by Alan Bycraft and his friend Paul. Alan began by giving a quick chat about some of his methods of food preservation; these include how to use a dehydrator and a steam juicer. Alan uses free and foraged fruit to make wine, herb vinegars and juices, as well as this he dries fruit and veg in its natural state and as fruit 'leather'.

After a few questions Alan passed us to Paul who spoke enthusiastically about green woodcraft and the revival of woodworking skills, he explained that green wood is recently cut, unseasoned wood which is relatively easy to carve. He also explained the difference between this type of wood and wood we see at the DIY shops, which is known in the trade as construction timber. Paul demonstrated how wood grows and showed the best way to split 'round wood' ready for carving.

We were impressed by the vast quantity of tools Alan and Paul brought along (some of which I know to be very expensive), however Paul assured us for something as simple as a spoon only a pocket knife is needed. Should you wish to buy tools Paul recommended this chap who has a showroom near Horncastle:

http://www.oldtoolstore.com/

After a chat and a spot of lunch we went outside and took turns using a shave horse and a pole lathe, it would appear that the pole lathe is much harder to use than it would appear to look (however we would appear to have a few members with some natural ability......sorry Sarah).

chris_on_pole_latheshave_horse

karen_splitting_woodewan_on_shave_horse

 

 

The shave horse on the other hand was much easier to use, so much so that my ten year old managed it!

 

All in all it was a great meeting and my thanks to Alan on Paul for taking all the hard work out of organising a very informative meeting. Paul has promised to forward plans for building shave horses and pole lathes, when i get them they will be circulated via e-mail. Next month's meeting is rag rug making and 10 members are also going on a fishing trip organised by the club.

Sharron

Last Updated on Saturday, 03 March 2012 13:06
 
Free Safety Training PDF Print Email
Written by Sharron Harris   
Friday, 10 February 2012 08:59

I was asked recently to try and arrange a farm safety training day by a couple of members unfortunately the cost of arranging this is prohibitive , however there is a free course taking place in March in Derby . It's run by the Health and Safety Executive and one member who has been to a similar event in the past says it was very valuable and eye opening.

 

The details are here:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/diary.htm

Sharron Harris (meetings organiser)

Last Updated on Saturday, 03 March 2012 12:41
 
Freddie the Star PDF Print Email
Written by debra wiltshire   
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:16

FREDDIE, THE STAR

End of last year I met Freddie, a trained truffle dog. What a super chap he is too. He came along with his owner Mark for a visit to our place and to see if this area was suitable for truffles.  Freddie_and_me

He received his training from Marion Dean who runs the Truffle Hunters Dog School in Witcombe, Somerset.   The courses are available for anyone who wishes to bring their dog and it seems that almost any breed is suitable.  Freddie was one on the youngest at six months and Marion said "she was amazed at how successful he was".  

It seems as if this part of Lincolnshire may be just right for truffles as they are found on chalk or limestone under beech, oak, hazel or silver birch trees.Freddies_truffles

 

For more information about training courses for your dog, please contact Marion on www.trufflehuntersdogschool.com

Last Updated on Saturday, 05 May 2012 14:14
 
Wicked Stepmother PDF Print Email
Written by Wicked Stepmother   
Sunday, 06 February 2011 00:00

The Wicked Stepmother is offering LSSSC members a 20% discount on her courses.

For more details go to: www.learningthegoodlife.co.uk

Don't forget to mention LSSSC!

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 06 March 2011 11:47
 

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