EWT Lockdown Newsletter

Hi All, I hope that this finds you all well. Attached is another Newsletter since we cant restart as previously hoped. One of the contributors, Geoff Measures sent me an article on off centre turning. Rather than use bits of it in the newsletter, the whole document is linked below. Please look after yourselves, your […]

Resumption of EWT Activities on Hold

As I am sure you are all aware, the COVID-19 pandemic situation has dramatically worsened in the last week or so in Victoria. In the light of yesterday’s announcement that stage three restrictions will be reimposed for the Melbourne metro area I am sorry to tell you that there is no possibility of returning to […]

Update on Reopening of Workshop and Resumption of Club Meetings

Dear Members, As you are no doubt aware, the COVID19 pandemic has taken something of a turn for the worse in Victoria in the last couple of weeks and the relaxation of restrictions has slowed and in some cases reversed. As a result of this, the committee has decided to take a cautious approach to […]

April Update to Members – Club Operations Suspended – COVID19

Guy wrote to you previously concerning the suspension of club activities. As you are all aware, restrictions on gatherings are being steadily increased.  The current limits on indoor gatherings and the requirements of physical distancing make it Impractical to undertake regular club activities. The committee has considered the situation as was indicated in Guy’s email […]

Important Notice to Members – Club Operations – COVID19

The committee members got together over the phone this evening to discuss the Club Activities in light of the latest developments regarding Covid19. Based on the most recent government advice and taking into account some of our experiences with the ways that businesses are responding, it has been decided that the responsible course of action […]

Paul and Robbo Demonstration Day

The Club had the pleasure of hosting Paul and Robbo for a demonstration day within our clubrooms within Mount De Lancey. Paul demonstrated his technique for deep hollowing, showing those who attended, his tips and tricks when completing this technique. Robbo demonstrated his method of turning the base ring for a hollow form. Robbo also […]

Club Night Demonstration – 19 February 2020

Decorative Spinning Tops – Gary Rundle – Gary Rundle presented to the club his method of creating decorative spinning tops using resin filled wood. Members were then given the opportunity to turn some of these tops, using blanks provided by Gary.