The Former Glory rural craft display is based around our temporary travelling home "Bernard", a classic Oakley wooden bodied Bedford TK horsebox which is by far the largest piece of furniture we have ever restored and the first with an engine! His big surprise is the interior, a living area built totally out of recycled antique parts. There is a wardrobe, several kitchen cupboards, a 1960's enamel calor gas stove and a butlers sink, (but the children are always more interested in where the loo hides - ha-ha, where is it indeed!!?). The restoration process of this lovely old classic truck was started back in 2005 with 800 hours labour and has continued ever since. We have also added a vintage caravan fridge and extra cupboards spending probably a further 80 hours making alterations in the last couple of years.

Come and see us at work, ask us questions, see and feel the materials, have a go at weaving! For the "petrol heads" a photographic history of Bernard's restoration will help to while away the time.

If you are an event organiser looking for an interesting professional craft presentation, we are able to organise a limited number of event demonstrations/workshops each year. If you would like to know more, please click on the left hand photo below for more details about the various workshops offered. Our diary of events for 2010 will be compiled between now and February 2010.

(01202) 895859. 

2005 after the first 800 hours work

April 2008 work on the engine

SHERBORNE CASTLE COUNTRY FAIR

Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Dorset.

31st May 2010

Rare breeds, dog shows, music, dance and fun for the not so young as well as the young! A true country show run by volunteers raising substantial sums of money for local charities, especially those working with children.

Website @ www.sherbornecountryfair.com

DORSET ARTS WEEK

Stewarts Garden Centre, Gods Blessing Lane, Holt, Near Wimborne.

29th May-13th June 2010

Dates when we will be working at the centre are yet to be confirmed

Website

A very sunny Game Fair at Blenheim Palace

THE CLA GAME FAIR (Yet to be confirmed)

Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire

23rd-25th July 2010

Website @ www.gamefair.co.uk

The CLA Game Fair is one of the most enjoyable and interesting shows of the Summer. Impeccably organised, there is so much to do and see. If you've never been before, try and make this year the first - get there early the show is always very well attended! We will be demonstrating all sorts of weaving restoration in the woodland craft area.

  STOCK GAYLARD OAK FAIR

Stock Gaylard, Sturminster Newton, Dorset

Saturday 28th August 2010

Website @ www.stockgaylard.com

One day event held in a beautiful location celebrating the mighty oak, woodlands and conservation. We will be giving a working demonstration of chair seat weaving throughout the event alongside many other traditional craftspeople.