In recent years, large corporations have devised various sales tactics to get more of your money from you. These include Sunday trading, New Year Sales (that start on Boxing Day) and Black Friday. A consequence has been the homogenisation of the high street and, in many instances, the loss of independent stores. I often see…
A common characteristic of many people in the greenwood working community is the willingness to share skills. I’m no different. I have enjoyed teaching traditional bowl turning to individuals and small groups of people using a pole-lathe. In November, I was invited by the Beds and Herts Woodturners group to demonstrate pole-lathe turning to its…
