Get to the show – why wooden ya !
by Greg Martin
They ’ ll be coming out of the woodwork at Hawkesbury Showground on the May 20-21 weekend when Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-Operative hosts the 2023 Australian Scroll Saw Network ( ASSN ) Biennial Exhibition .
The ASSN is a national association of woodcrafters which keeps members throughout Australia up to speed with news involving their craft .
Now twig to this , you have to be a sap or bark-ing mad not to roll up to the showground to witness what promises to be a woodworking wonderland of entertainment and fun .
Throughout both days , showgoers will be treated to a host of woodworking demonstrations including scroll sawing ( amazing ), wood turning , pyography ( mindboggling ) and wood carving by craftsmen and women from near and far down the east coast of the country .
The biennial show gives these artists the opportunity to show the magic they can produce using wood .
The show also features local crafts groups displaying their skills and selling their huge variety of products .
Other notable stallholders in attendance will be the Silk Bazaar , Australia ’ s premier creator of hand-dyed silk , Carbatec , the country ’ s largest supplier of DIY and woodworking tools , and Norglass Paints and Specialty Finishes .
Another stall sure to attract plenty of attention will be Trend Timbers with staff proudly displaying many of the Australian native and imported and exotic species of timbers .
Trend Timbers ’ catalogue of timbers numbers 48 native varieties and a whopping 82 imported timbers .
This mob certainly have the wood on their competitors ! Altogether there will be close to 40 stallholders showing off their huge variety of wares and skills which will appeal to men and women , boys and girls .
Special guests attending will three local politicians , all who have been great supporters of Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-Op – the Federal Member for Macquarie , Susan Templeman , State Member for Hawkesbury , Robyn Preston , and Hawkesbury City Mayor , Sarah McMahon .
The three pollies will compete in tree-felling competition – just joking !
Thirsty and hungry work taking it all in at the show but showgoers will be well catered for .
Hawkesbury Co-Op members will be manning and woman-ing the barbecue selling a range of tucker including sausage sangers , bacon and egg rolls and cheese toasties .
Clock this ! This Victorian Period clock is a fine example of precision scroll sawing . Holding aloft the late Neville Durrington ’ s masterpiece are Hawkesbury Woodcraft Co-Op ’ s Steve Bracken ( director ) and chairman , Graham Shakespeare . Photo : Kathryn Johnston
Refreshments such as coffee , tea , and soft drinks will also be available .
We ’ ve all heard the adage “ the best things in life are free ” and that applies to the craft show with free admittance to the show which is being held in the Phillip Charley Pavilion .
The show runs 9am-3pm on the Saturday and 9am-2pm on Sunday .
Westside Vibe returns this May
Hornsby Shire Council ’ s popular laneway festival Westside Vibe returns to Hornsby ’ s west side on Friday 5 May , taking you on a sensory journey of taste , sounds and atmosphere .
Eye catching decorations will transform the area around Hornsby ’ s Dural Lane into a vibrant party venue for one night .
Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock is looking forward to the return of the festival , saying that it is an opportunity for the community to come together and have fun .
“ I am thrilled that Council can once again present its most loved street festival , Westside Vibe , giving people the chance to enjoy food and drink , music , market stalls and have lots of fun . I look forward to seeing everyone there ,” Mayor Ruddock said .
The eighth Westside Vibe will come alive with music from a range of lively performers and roving entertainers to get the party started . Taste buds will be set alight by international food from 15 of Sydney ’ s best food trucks while a pop-up bar will serve delicious drinks and cocktails to get you in the mood .
Westside Vibe will take place on Friday 5 May at Hornsby ’ s Dural Lane , from 4pm to 9pm and is FREE .
For more information visit hornsby . nsw . gov . au / westsidevibe
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