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SID & TONY MAKE IT A FIRST AT THURROCK
Congratulations to Alan Mansfield who has
won a "First" in the Beginners section of the first National Competition
that he has entered with his picture "East Cheam's Finest Sons". His
portrait of Sid James and Tony Hancock was also awarded the 'Gladys Walker
Award' for the best Beginner picture. Many who attended thought it also
deserved the 'Horrie Pedder Award' too. Perhaps next year! The picture drew
a lot of attention and whilst I was there always had a number of people
viewing it. Well done Alan. We look forward to your next picture with
anticipation.
Congratulations also to Bill Kober for his
Highly Commended Award in the Advanced Section for his Tiger picture "Look
me in the eye" (That's you up in the Premier Class now Bill, Well done.)
The only other picture that was entered
from Redbridge was Bill's other picture, 'Another Hoe Down'. For a Group
that has marquetarians of the highest quality this is rather a poor show.
Let's see if we can enter more next year. Start selecting your pictures NOW,
don't leave it until the end of the year before you start cutting.
Only Society members can enter. If you are
not a member, see Roy or Dave for details. By joining you are helping the
Society to promote the craft of Marquetry. Many people first get interested
through the National.
There will be no meetings on:-
28th May. Last meeting of the Spring Term
will be 21st May.
Summer Term - 4th June - 23rd July
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GROUP COMPETITION
Our Group Competition was held in
February. There was a total of 17 entries! This is the lowest number I can
remember. There were only two entries in the Beginners and Applied. One each
in the Intermediate and Miniatures, Three in the Advanced and Seven in the
Premier Class. There were no entries in the Three Veneers at all. Quite
frankly, and I speak to myself here, this was a poor showing for a Group
with as many members as ours. I know that competitions are not the be all
and end all of marquetry but it should engender a bit of healthy
competitiveness amongst members. Let's see if we cannot better this
performance next year.
Alan Townsend judged the entries and his
comments on the 'Redbridge Finish' were quite encouraging. He stated that
the general quality of the finish had improved quite a lot since he last saw
us. Well done.
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Congratulations to all those who
achieved an award:-
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| Beginners |
1st
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Alan Mansfield |
| Intermediate |
1st
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Dave Edwards |
| Miniatures |
1st
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Stan Rowe |
Applied
(double 1st!) |
1st
1st
2nd
3rd
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Peter Jones
Eric Nye
Eric Faulkner
Eric Faulkner |
| Premier |
1st
2nd
3rd |
Stan Rowe
Bill Kober
Harry Hayford |
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Your Officers, elected at the last AGM are:-
Life President:- Alf Murtell
Chairman:- Roy Murton
Vice Chairman:- Chas Baker
Secretary:- David Walker
Treasurer:- Ken Daniels
Committee Members:- Bill Kober, Helga Smith, Eric
Faulkener, Harry Hayford, Joan O'Keefe.
Shop Keeper and Librarian:- Gloria Murton. |
Alf Murtell Award
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The Public Personal Choice |
Bill Kober |
Ted Coe Award
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The Ladies Best
Improvement |
Irene Fowler |
Harry O'Keefe Award
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Best Beginners picture not to
receive an award |
Ken Hinson |
Presidents Choice
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For services to the
Group |
Henry Ridler |
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