MEET OUR COMMITTEE

Our club committee work hard together as a team to produce a varied and structured programme for the year ahead.

Club Chair

Frank DiCarlo

I had planned to occupy my retirement restoring antique clocks. However, watching Stuart Mortimer create his “spiral shapes” on a chance visit to the Ingliston Woodworking Show convinced me I had to try this. So by the end of the year I had a lathe, a few tools and a copy of Keith Rowley’s Foundation Course. I am now a member of two clubs, whose characteristics are quite different. I also have a wood pile that dominates my workshop and garden

Vice Chair & Newsletter

Dave Beatt

I was given a chance to use a lathe at school in a minor role but the seeds were sown! My first woodturning lathe was powered by an electric drill which had one speed, fast. The urge was always there to get back into woodturning and it wasn’t until around fifteen years ago that I again picked up the tools and began turning again. I find the hobby most therapeutic and enjoy the challenge of a new idea whatever it may be. 


Secretary

Brian McLaughlin

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Treasurer

Jim W Bruce

I have always enjoyed working with wood but only got into woodturning when I retired 3 years ago. It is a really satisfying hobby and I love to create something nice from a lump of wood. I joined the club in 2016 and have learned so much from the members. They are a friendly bunch and everyone is happy to pass on their tips and knowledge.

Deputy Treasurer

Vacant

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Librarian

Nick Tindell
I trained as an engineer and worked all my career in manufacturing. When I retired I went back to woodturning which I had tried in my youth. I have always enjoyed working with wood and find turning a most satisfying way of showing how nature can produce so much beauty. Taywood gives me the opportunity to make new friends, learn new techniques, swap ideas and exchange experience with fellow enthusiasts.

Webmaster

Colin Smith

Having retired from teaching in August 2024, my plan always was to spend more time in my workshop trying to improve my turning skills as well as try new projects. 


I have always loved working with wood and like how there are usually multiple ways to produce an item.  Working through that process is what makes it a great hobby to have.

Teas and Coffee / Greeter

Jacqui DiCarlo

I've always been intrigued watching woodturning demonstrations at various events. However, my interest in woodturning really began after watching Stuart Mortimer's demonstration at Ingliston Wood Show in 2010. I have been a member of Taywood for about 7 years & on the committee for six years. Due to time constraints I now turn mostly pens. 

Health & Safety Officer

Rae Dyker

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Events Organiser

Jule Clark

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Facebook

Dean Turner

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General Health issues

David Dorward

I learned the rudiments of turning at school and enjoyed it. Since then I have appreciated wood, wooden things, working with wood, woodland conservation and woodland management. I have learned that turning can reveal great beauty in wood. It is satisfying to save promising bits of timber from the chainsaw or fire and sometimes to be able to give them a new life as attractive or useful artefacts, sometimes both. TWC members have been a great source of information and inspiration to assist my learning.

Member

Dave Thornton

I started my working career as a apprentice cooper. When I passed my apprenticeship I moved to Keith in Banffshire before the company asked me to move to Dundee where I made whisky casks of all sizes.

After I retired my passion of working with wood resurfaced.

Now I've built a new workshop solely for woodturning which, I hope to do for many years yet.



Member

Neil Stafford

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Member

Hamish Evatt

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