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OAK FAIRSaturday 25 & Sunday 26 August 2018

www.stockgaylard.com

A special event in Dorset for those interested in Timber, Woodcraft, The Countryside & Conservation, Rural Skills and Local Food & Drink

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Hello and welcome to this, our 14th Oak Fair,

Thank you very much for coming and we very much hope that enjoy everything that is on offer around the event. Just like the 13 years previously we have grown a little more and I am proud to welcome the Pole Climbers to their first event here. They will show off their skills throughout the weekend racing each other up the 40-foot high poles found in the corner of the Machinery & Timber Yard section of the event. They will also be giving lessons on how it’s done and allow you the opportunity to test your skills.

Many of you regulars may notice that there has been a subtle layout change this year. We have moved the Archery, Scything and Trailer Rides to the front of the main house so please don’t miss out, head over there and have a go.

Given the dry summer that we have had, it may still be noticeable that there has been some work done down at the lake in the deer park. What you see is by no means a finished project, rather one that has started a bit early due to the opportunity given by the lake completely drying out and allowing us to properly dredge it. Once we have done this the next step will be to repair the Dam wall at the end making it watertight once again which we hope to do before next year’s fair. If you want to have a closer look, please take a trailer ride down and see for yourself.

There is plenty to do around the show but if there is anyone or anything that you can’t find, please come and see us at the Show Office (between Market Square and Conservation Row) and we will try help you out as best we can.

Enjoy your day,

Jack Langmead August 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Stock Gaylard Oak Fair

Visitor InformationFor general information about the Oak Fair, please visit the Show Office (See Show Map on Page 22-23).

First Aid: The Red Cross Tent is situated on Conservation Row (See Show Map on Page 22-23).

Lost children (or relatives/friends) Please come to the Show Office where we can assist you.

Dogs: All dogs must be kept on leads at all times. Please do not leave dogs in cars in warm weather.

Litter: Please place all litter in one of the bins around the site, thank you.

Cash: Bradsons Events Services offer a cash facility at their ticket office by the show entrance.

Disclaimer: The Stock Gaylard Estate and Oak Fair will not be responsible for any loss, illness, damage or accident that may occur to any person, exhibit, property or animal at the Show or in the Car Parks. All accidents must be reported to the Show Office. Children must be accompanied by an adult when playing in the Children’s Area and on Tractor and Dray Rides.

Printed by Wincanton Print. With thanks to Emma Osment Photography for the use

of her pictures from the 2017 Oak Fair.

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Contents Displays & Activities Timetable

10.00 Show opens10.30 Heavy Horses Arena10.30 Children’s Art Workshop Children’s Area11.00 Short Service St Barnabas Church11.00 Ancient Trees Talk & Walk Meet at the Art Marquee11.30 Adam’s Axemen Arena11.30 Children’s Art Workshop Children’s Area12.00 Bagatelle St Barnabas Church (Saturday)12.00 William Barnes Society St Barnabas Church (Sunday)12.30 Mere Down Falconry Display Arena13.30 Heavy Horses Arena13.30 Children’s Art Workshop Children’s Area14.30 Adam’s Axemen Arena14.30 Children’s Art Workshop Children’s Area15.00 Ancient Trees Talk & Walk Meet at the Art Marquee 15.30 Bagatelle St Barnabas Church (Saturday)15.30 William Barnes Society St Barnabas Church (Sunday)16.00 Service St Barnabas Church16.00 Children’s Art Workshop Children’s Area17.00 Show closes

All day Ancient Wessex Forum Oak AvenueAll day Scything demonstrations Front of Stock HouseAll day Charcoal-making Machinery & Timber YardAll day Eco-building Machinery & Timber YardAll day Planking demonstrations Machinery & Timber YardAll day Hedge-laying Conservation Row

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Visitor Information 2

Introduction 3Displays & Activities 5

Timetable 5

Little Landies 6

Children’s Area (arts, crafts, scarecrow competition) 7

Tree Climbing and Zip Wire 8

Adam’s Axemen 9

Tractor & Trailer Rides 9

Avalon Axes 10

Tree Pirates’ Chainsaw Carving demonstrations 10

Archery & Bow-making 11

Mere Down Falconry 11

British Horse Loggers 12

Art Marquee Exhibitors 13

Machinery Demonstrations 14

Scything Demonstrations 14

Planking Demonstrations 15

St Barnabas Church Services and Events 16

Food & Drink 18

Show Map 22

Directory of Exhibitors 24

Notes 42

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LITTLe LAnDIeSScaled down Land Rovers for children to driveChildren aged 4 to 10 years old can have lots of fun driving these miniature Land Rovers.

Price: £3 per ride – average 4 to 5 laps of the circuit.

Little Landies are powered by battery-driven motors. Their maximum speed is 3-5 mph and each vehicle is fitted with a safety cut-off switch. They are fully supervised at all times. Find them off Conservation Row.

www.littlelandies.co.uk Tel: 01305 269103

Displays & ActivitiesChILDRen’S AReAChildren’s Art WorkshopsThis is your chance to use burnt sticks to draw up your own ‘Celtic Tree’.

The workshop will teach you how to produce a variety of textures using charcoal, to draw the heads of stylised beasts and birds, and how to create the intertwining knot-work that so characterises Celtic art.

Workshops take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm

Scarecrow BuildingCome and make a scarecrow out of straw, old tights and various clothes. This activity is free and open to all children (with or without help from adults), and we provide all materials – all you need to bring is your imagination! The scarecrows will not be left up all day as we need to give everyone the chance to have a go.

Pogles Wood ExplorersOutdoor learning centre offering educational and recreational activities for schools, children and families. www.pogleswoodexplorers.org.uk

TreewiseHands-on natural craft activities for the whole family.

Passing showersFamily entertainment and circus skills workshop with Mr Showers the Clown.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the Children’s Area.

There’s plenty to do around the show – don’t miss the Tree Pirates in Dell Lane, showing off their chainsaw sculpting expertise.

If you’re in Conservation Row, take a moment to see the Crusader Oak, which is thought to be over 850 years old!

Tractor and trailer rides will be leaving from the front of the main house this year. Also in that area you can have a go at scything and see performances in the church from the Bagatelle group and The William Barnes Society.

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TRee-CLIMBInGThe Great Big Tree-Climbing Company

Since its creation in 2008, this company has been bringing exciting new

mobile outdoor adventure activities all over the country.

TREE-CLIMBING: This activity is suitable for 6 year-olds and above. Participants are supplied with a comfortable harness and helmet and are attached to the safety lines on the tree.

A safety briefing and instructions on how to climb the tree safely will then be given. Instructors will remain on site at all times to offer support to all climbers.

ZIP WIRE: For those too young to climb the tree, a zip wire has been set up for them to enjoy.

From 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm both days. Find them off Conservation Row Please note tickets for this activity are on a first come, first served basis.

www.bigtreeclimbing.co.uk

The ADAMS AXeMenThe Adams Axemen is the country’s best known lumberjack display team. They are a team of professional showmen who enjoy nothing more than entertaining a crowd. They will be demonstrating their axe wielding and sawing skills in the Arena on both days.

Performances in the Arena at 11.30am and 14.30pm

To book them for your own event please call 01929 471468

www.adamsaxemen.co.uk

TRACTOR & TRAILeR RIDeSTractor & Trailer Rides around the Deer Park are available all weekend, price £2 adult, £1 child. No need to book, just turn up at the departure point at the front of Stock House and wait for the next one.

Dray rides around Church Park are also available throughout both days, price £2 adult, £1 child. Look out for the heavy horses on the Deer Park side of the Show site. (See Show Map on Page 22).

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Dogs are allowed on the Tractor & Trailer rides, but not on the Dray Rides.

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AVALOn AXeSHave a go at axe throwing like a Viking! Bringing a taste of the Dark Ages to The Oak Fair will be Avalon Axes, the only Viking-inspired axe throwing team in the South West.

Inspired by a sense of the past and our long history, Simon Smith, Dan Chalmers and Tim Walker are a sight to see as well joining them and learning to throw axes like a Viking.

You will be given full instruction by our experienced and fully insured axe throwers and will be coached through to success. They use single head throwing axes thrown into wooden targets. Their Viking-themed axe throwing is fun and safe.

Find them off Conservation Row.

avalonaxes.co.uk

ARCheRYThe Society for the Promotion of Traditional Archery Try your hand at archery and a chance of shooting an English longbow, with members of the Society for the Promotion of Traditional Archery (SPTA)

SPTA was founded in 1993 to promote interest in the technology, history, crafts and shooting skills of worldwide traditional archery. SPTA’s aims are to share knowledge of this limitless subject, from the Avar bow to the ‘Zhu’ of the Bhutanese. There is a great deal more to the bow and arrow than high scores or arrow speed! The Archery is taking place in front of Stock House (see Show Map on page 22).

Five arrows for £3.00

www.traditional-archery.org

TRee PIRATeSChainsaw sculpture carving The Tree Pirates are a crew of chainsaw artists who come together to create wooden sculptures of any size. Their materials are all sourced from local storm damaged, naturally fallen trees, sustainably managed woodland and FSC Certified timber suppliers.

Come and watch demonstrations throughout the day in Dell Lane, next to the pond.

www.robbeckinsale.co.uk

MeRe DOWn FALCOnRYStatic and flying displays of birds of prey, including kestrel, hawks, owls and falcons, taking place in the Arena on both days at 12.30, including some audience participation!

You can also see the birds close up on their stand near Oak Avenue.

www.meredownfalconry.co.uk Tel 01747 824913

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BRITISh hORSe LOGGeRSWatch magnificent heavy horses working with timberStock Gaylard is delighted to welcome a number of The British Horse Loggers again to the Oak Fair. They will compete against each other in a series of tasks showing the strength, precision and manoeuvrability needed to work horses in the countryside, particularly in woodland environments. Alongside the competition, which takes place in the Arena at 13.30 each day, they will also be demonstrating moving timber around the Oak Fair site.

The group includes:

Richard Branscombe of Swainsford Heavy Horses with Rocky, a Percheron and Levi, a North American Spotted Draft

Richard Eames Horse Logging and Forestry Services, with Cobs Elizabeth and Jupiter

Will Hampton of Dartmoor Horse Loggers with William, an Ardennes, and Beano, a Comtois

Kate Mobbs-Morgan Rowan with Kipp and Sol, both Ardennes

For more information contact Richard Branscombe 01747 860879

ART MARQUeeJo Stephen – impressionist landscape and nature photographyTrained in ecology and conservation and having worked as a coppice worker in the woods and then as a glassblower, Jo now uses photography to explore intimate landscapes and capture the wildlife of north Dorset.

This summer Jo was awarded a bronze medal for a portfolio of photography of the woods at Bulbarrow hill, at the RHS London Plant and Art Fair 2018.

Most of her work is taken within a 10-mile radius of her home in Winterborne Stickland, revisiting familiar places to watch the seasons turn and connect with the landscape and nature.

jostephenphotography.wordpress.com

Ancient Trees Display, Walk and Talk with Julian Hight, author of World Tree StoryFollowing the success of Britain’s Tree Story for National Trust in 2011, Julian Hight set out to visit 100 historic, ancient trees of the world. The result is World Tree Story – history and legends of the world’s ancient trees, a beautifully illustrated hardback book documenting 100 magnificent trees across 39 countries. Julian is Chair of Wessex Ancient Tree Forum and an active member of the Woodland Trust. He appeared on Channel 4’s Tree of the Year programme as a judge and has launched successful campaigns to save endangered trees in his home county of Somerset.

Julian will be taking groups for a walk around the Oak Fair to discuss the history and ancient tales behind the trees on the site, including our Crusader Oak. These will take place at 11am and 3pm on both days of the fair, setting off from the Art Marquee.

www.worldtreestory.co.uk

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LOGGInGPomeroy’s will be showing their logging machine, a large splitter, stump grinder and a tractor and timber trailer with grab in the Machinery & Timber Yard area. For those with a passion for larger forestry equipment this is a must see!

Pomeroy’s has been supplying and delivering quality logs for over 20 years throughout the Dorset area.

David Pomeroy prides himself on the quality service he gives to all his customers and promises reliability at all times.

Tel: 01258 817734

SCYThInGPratensis Countryside ServicesChris Riley is an experienced scythesman and scythe trainer based in North Dorset, after developing an interest in Continental scythes. He is committed to the promotion of the scythe as a pinnacle of low tech, low carbon alternatives and is an active member of the Scythe Association of Britain and Ireland. Chris has also appeared as a scything ‘extra’ in period films.

He will be demonstrating the mowing of grass with a scythe in the garden at the front of Stock House, and visitors can have a go. There will also be scythes for sale.

www.pratensis.net

PLAnKInGT H Robinson 1887 Double Blade Reciprocating Planking Saw Thought to have been installed new in 1887 to The Greystone Estate, near Lake Windermere where it was driven by a 16-foot overshot waterwheel via various overhead line shafts.

One of its main uses was cutting planks for coffin-making as at the time it was very efficient due to being able to cut two planks simultaneously. This reciprocating saw was taken out of use in the 1950s when it was replaced with a circular rack bench along side it.

The saw was dismantled and transported back to Dorset. Martin Richards the owner re-assembled it and mounted it on to a chassis to enable it to be towed and exhibited at various shows over the past 14 years. You can see it in the Machinery & Timber Yard area.

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ST BARnABAS ChURChThere will be two short services in the church each day at 11am and 4pm. Everyone’s attendance is welcome.

The church will be open throughout the weekend so please feel free to look around, as there’s lots of information about its history.

BAGATeLLeAcapella singersThis small group of women have sung together for 20 years and have developed a wonderful sound. They perform acapella versions of well known numbers, but many of their songs are original, written and arranged by members of the group.

12.00pm & 3.30pm on Saturday in the church

Tel: 01305 812125

DORSeT POeTRYThe William Barnes SocietyDorset poet William Barnes was born just three miles away from Stock Gaylard, in Babger in 1801. Founded in 1983, The William Barnes Society exists to enable its members to share fellowship and pleasure in the life and work of William Barnes, and they will be preforming some of his work in the church.

12.00pm & 3.30pm on Sunday in the church

C. J. Cox Ltd.Agricultural Engineers

Bagber, Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2HTTel: 01258 473176 www.cjcox.co.uk

We are a successful, family-run business located in the heart of Dorset. For nearly 30 years we have been providing farmers and contractors with top quality agricultural

products and first class service. We supply only the best makes of farm machinery and are certified dealers of Valtra Tractors, Cat, Ifor Willams Trailers and Krone.

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Market Square: Drinks & Coffee

Market Square: Food & DrinkBlackmore Vale Ladies Delicious homemade cakes, tea, coffee, and cold drinks. (Saturday) Tel: 07790 449331

Chew Moos Ice Cream (Situated at the front of Stock House) Artisan ice cream made with the milk and cream from Guernsey cows.www.chewmoos.co.uk Tel: 07917 322736

The Chicken Hut Stir-fry chicken, burgers, bacon rolls, hot & cold drinks. Tel: 07932 637103

Dorset Blue Vinny Dorset Blue Vinny cheese, fresh soups and chutneys. www.dorsetblue.co.uk Tel: 01963 23133

Feniton Foods Homemade, gluten-free, hummus and falafel, vegan & vegetarian ‘scotch’ eggs, salads and wraps, homemade cordials and lemonade. www.fenitonfoods.co.uk Tel: 07973 321336

Holebrooks Fine Foods Butcher, deli and hog roast. Tel: 01285 472077 www.holebrooks.co.uk

Great Tastes Delicious speciality burgers using British meats including wild boar, buffalo with venison, lamb and beef. All served in artisan bread rolls with a choice of locally made relishes. Tel: 01935 851254

Home-Start Home-Start volunteers serving cakes, tea and coffee (Sunday only). www.home-start.org.uk

Karla’s Kones (Situated in Conservation Row) Delicious Lovingtons dairy ice cream from Somerset. Tel: 07955 644287

O’Hagans Sausage BBQ & Spit Roast Hog roast & BBQ, specialising in hand-made sausages and free-range lamb and hogs. Catering for all occasions. www.hogroastdorset.co.uk Tel: 07985 709848

Manna Kitchen Award-winning home-made quiches and salad, sweet tarts, brownies and cheesecakes, plus hot and cold drinks. www.mannakitchen.co.uk Tel: 01305 851551

Eat, drink and relax awhile on our strawbale seats in the Market Square, sponsored by award-winning local independent supermarket Dike & Son. Here’s where you can taste the best the West Country has to offer, and maybe buy some produce to take home with you!

Choose from wild boar burgers, wood-fired pizzas, soups, gluten-free and vegan meals, not forgetting home-made cakes & local ice cream.

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The Three BoarsTraditional beer tent named after the three boars on the coat of arms of the Lewys family who bought the Stock Gaylard estate in 1585.

The bar will be serving a variety of soft drinks, wines and local ales from Butcombe Brewery and Yeovil Ales, as well as a guest ale from Wriggle Valley Brewery.

The Dike & Son Gin Bar will be serving Dorset and Somerset Gins and Vodkas, Regional Craft Distilled Gins and Cordials. This family-run supermarket in nearby Stalbridge stocks produce from over 150 local food and drink producers and is sponsor for the Market Square. The Gin Bar is available for hire for events, either with or without staff, and they offer free glass hire. Tel: 01963 362204 www.dikes-direct.co.uk

Bridge Farm Cider TentBridge Farm takes pride in producing award-winning ciders from the finest traditional orchards. They only use cider apples from orchards within a tractor journey from the farm. Their farmhouse ciders are crafted using traditional methods with a modern artisanal twist. www.bridgefarmcider.co.uk

Speciality Coffee: Reads Coffee Roasters Freshly roasted coffee, espresso bar and refreshments. www.readscoffee.co.uk Tel: 01935 481010

The Really Tiny Coffee Company (Situated at the front of Stock House) Quirky mobile coffee stall available to hire in Dorset & surrounding areas. www.real-coffee.co.uk Tel: 07969 394360

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Mrs D. M. Morgan & Son Milk, milkshakes and flavoured milk. Tel: 01258 472425

Oxfords Bakery Ltd Freshly baked traditional English bread and cakes. www.oxfordsbakery.co.uk Tel: 01963 23214

Pizza Dragon Freshly-baked wood-fired pizzas made from scratch using local ingredients. www.pizzadragon.co.uk Tel: 07541 219872

Purbeck Ice Cream Award-winning real diary ice cream made on the Dorset farm with love. www.purbeckicecream Tel: 01929 480090

Quiddles Ltd Seafood Paella, chicken & chorizo paella and spiced crab noodles. Tel: 07968 176485

Riverford Dorset Home delivery of organic veg boxes and other organic produce to doorsteps across Dorset. www.riverford.co.uk Tel: 01258 837568

Sally Lovell’s Fish & Chips Event and private catering. Tel: 07393 941500

Suzette’s Fresh Pancakes Hand-cooked pancakes with sweet and savoury fillings. Tel: 07889 788629

Taste of the Wild Wild game burgers, sausages, steaks. Tel: 07710 347485

The Real Cure Award-winning Dorset charcuterie, including wild venison burgers. www.therealcure.co.uk Tel: 07970 000681

The Dorset Game Larder (Situated in Dell Lane) Wild game sausages and burgers. Available for private & public events. www.thedorsetgamelarder.co.uk Tel: 01258 857206

Thoroughly Wild Meat Co Salt Marsh Lamb, Red Ruby Beef and Mediterranean salads. www.thoroughlywildmeat.co.uk Tel: 07770 392041

Veggie Patch Food Hot vegetarian street food – vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free options. Tel: 07437 013071

Dorset Blue Vinny Dorset Blue Vinny cheese, fresh soups and chutneys, made on Woodbridge Farm, here on the Stock Gaylard Estate. www.dorsetblue.co.uk Tel: 01963 23133

Glastonbury Cheese Fabulous range of “Glastonbury” artisan west country cheeses from cow’s, ewe’s and goat’s milk. https://glastonburycheese.com Tel: 01985 845314

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James’s Cheese Award-winning artisan hand-made rind-washed cheeses from Child Okeford. www.jamesscheese.co.uk Tel: 07703 277894

Mrs T’s Traditional Teatime Treats Traditionally made flapjacks, buns, cakes and doughnuts. Tel: 01305 77109 www.sgtbun.com

The Real Cure Multi-award winning charcuterie from Dorset, including Wild Venison Chorizo, Sloe and Garlic Salami and Wild Venison burgers. www.therealcure.co.uk Tel: 07970 000681

The Unusual Pork Pie & Meat Pie Company Artisan hand-made pies, using locally-sourced meats. www.theunusualporkpiecompany.co.uk Tel: 01749 343334

Wraxall Vineyard Award-winning still and sparkling White and Rosé wine grown and made in Somerset. www.wraxallvineyard.co.uk Tel: 01749 860331

Wriggle Valley Brewery Microbrewery selling real ales, passionate about making ‘big tasting beer’. Supplies premises, events and direct to the public. www.wrigglevalleybrewery.co.uk Tel: 01963 363343

If you need to give your dog a drink, we have plenty of water stations around the Fair. Please keep dogs on a lead, thank you

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A Cut Above Hardwood Boards Bespoke hand-made chopping and serving boards with a difference, using woods from all over the world. www.acutabovehardwoodboards.co.uk Tel: 01935 824033 or 07814 979540

Atmosphere Images Creative and natural abstract photography celebrating trees and nature. Prints and cards. www.atmosphereimages.co.uk Tel: 01258 880282

Blackmore Vale Woodturners Association Demonstrations of woodturning by club members, and displays of turned objects for sale. Tel: 01258 860014

Bodden Cross Studio Letter carving in wood courses and woodturning experience days. www.boddencross.com Tel: 01749 938760

Christine’s Sea Blue Crafts & Taylor-made Driftwood Designs Sea glass pictures and hand-made driftwood items. Tel: 01935 873089/01935 873241

Cider House Oak Map boxes and oak furniture. Tel: 07511 190024

Clare Waters Fused and leaded glass for in and outside of the home. www.claire-waters.co.uk Tel: 07738 162791

Cornwall Hardwood Supplies Hardwood timber supplies and other products. cornwallhardwoodsupplies.co.uk Tel: 07703 554389

Creative Woodcraft Hand-crafted wooden toys made from New Forest oak. Tel: 07809 615963

Crystal-Wood-Design Wood products for the home including furniture, crystals/jewellery, used tools, sticks. Tel: 01291 630841

Cu Designs Unique, hand-made industrial/sculptural lighting using recycled copper, glass demi-johns and locally sourced timber. Specialising in bespoke, one-off pieces including table lamps, wall lights and chandeliers. www.cudesigns.co.uk Tel: 07506 731284

Dallà Forestà Hand-crafted wood and stone products. www.planks2tops.vpweb.co.uk Tel: 01903 297155

Dampier Woods Timber and woodland products from carefully managed Dorset woodlands. Tel: 01935 389453

Darren Wheeler Woodturner and sculptor Tel: 01258 863886 http://darrenwheeler.me.uk

Driftwood Furnishings Art and furnishings hand-made from recycled materials including driftwood and mosaic. www.driftwoodfurnishings.co.uk Tel: 07805 644674

Ewenique Furniture The famous flock of sheep-shaped furniture returns to the Oak Fair. Tel: 07835 121324 www.lizmangles.co.uk

F Cuff & Sons Ltd Designers & makers of fine bespoke joinery including kitchens, staircases, furniture, doors & windows. www.fcuffandsons.co.uk Tel: 01963 23219

Directory of exhibitorsThis year we are proud to welcome over 200 exhibitors to the Oak Fair. They can be found in four distinct areas:

Oak Avenue, which is where you will find beautifully crafted bowls, boards and other homeware items. Conservation Row, which gathers together those with a passion for preserving the countryside and rural skills. Dell Lane, where you can find out more about rural crafts such as hurdle-making and chainsaw carving.The Machinery & Timber Yard, where you can see machines both modern and old along with a fantastic stock of cut wood ready to use.

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Fivepenny Chairs Traditionally built Windsor chairs, hand-made in Dorset. Green woodworking courses. www.fivepennychairs.co.uk Tel: 07786 434716

Giftpoint Studio Noel Gerson’s individually designed hand-crafted boxes & toys. Made to order wooden bunting and signs. Tel: 01202 246841

Green Man Woodcrafts Traditional products: Gates, fencing, baskets and garden furniture. www.greenmanwoodcrafts.co.uk Tel: 01380 831332

Hand Made Oak Bespoke furniture & Shepherds huts. www.handmadeoak.co.uk Tel: 07595 252989

Hambledon Staircases Specialists in staircase renovation, under-stairs storage areas. Bespoke design service using oak, glass, and hand-painted finishes. www.hambledonstaircases.co.uk Tel: 01258 269901

Helygen Baskets Traditional English baskets for the home and garden. email: djohndrew@gmail.com Tel: 07969 966415

Ian Thompson Oak furniture including glass features. Tel: 01963 362976

Jeremy Freeman Woodturning Bowls and platters turned from English hardwoods. www.jeremyfreemanwoodturning.co.uk Tel: 01725 517006

Lord and Lama Hand-crafted wooden sculptures and objects d’art. www.lordandlama.com Tel: 01763 281492

Marilyn Allis Popular TV artist selling original artwork at affordable prices. www.marilynallis.com Tel: 07789 026546

Marnhull Leathercraft Hand-crafted leather hats, bags, and belts. West Country sheepskin, Finnish reindeer and cow-skin rugs. www.marnhullleathercraft.com Tel: 01258 821451

Matt Belfrage Comb-back chair making, furniture made to commission, demonstrations, and giftware for sale. www.mattbelfrage.co.uk Tel: 01963 371532

Mike Wingrove Second-hand tools and other interesting items. Tel: 01258 860860

Natural Woodcrafts All products personally hand-made, all money donated to Cancer Research UK. Tel: 01398 323950

Old Country Pine Tables made from reclaimed timber, chairs and garden ornaments. www.lidster-and-son.co.uk Tel: 07780 918352

Oneday Woodcraft Spoon carving and demonstrations www.onedaywoodcraft.co.uk

ORD Knives & Tools Forged and traditional woodworking tools and penknives www.ordknives.co.uk Tel: 07542 743654

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Roger Cooke Furniture Hardwood furniture made using mainly UK timber. Contemporary arts & crafts influenced original designs. www.redfoxgallery.co.uk Tel: 07976 278056

Shaston Boxes Traditional & contemporary designs based on classic Shaker-style bentwood boxes. Made with locally sourced timbers. www.facebook.com/shastonboxes Tel: 07988 437741

Shaw Wood Hand-made didgeridoos, wooden gifts and home décor items. Tel: 07542 412777

Silva Opus Family-run business specialising in oak industrial-chic outdoor furniture.www.silvaopus.com Tel: 01823 690572

Sticks & Bits Hand-crafted country sticks in antler, horn & wood, plus other country related items. Tel: 01288 321494

Surrey & Sussex Hardwoods Selling assorted types and sizes of planks & blanks, wood for carving. Tel: 01306 711896

Survival Bands by Thomas Steer Paracord survival bands and keyrings coming in a wide selection of colours.

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Thomas Smith’s Trugs The original Royal Sussex traditional and south down contemporary garden trug baskets. www.sussextrugs.com Tel: 01323 871640

T.W.iG Woodcrafts Woodturning and driftwood items. Tel: 07599 245461

Winterwood Hand-made chopping boards & cheese boards. Tel: 01392 279606

Sean Hellman – Woodwright Designs Green woodworking tools and wooden items for the home and garden. www.seanhellman.com Tel: 07841 924428

Oak Avenue Sponsored by Oak Avenue Display Marquee Allthatswood Unique hand-crafted wooden items. www.allthatswood.com Tel: 07990 514597

Colin Tray Photography Photography, painting and greeting cards. www.fullyfocusedphotos.co.uk Tel: 01305 889476

Glendale Boxes Ornate boxes for memories, games and trinkets. Coat racks made from shotgun cartridges. Tel: 07971 805169

Gothic Mirrors Individually hand-made Gothic style mirrors, crafted from a variety of wood. Tel: 01749 677388

Greene Wood Design A selection of unique bespoke pieces produced from reclaimed wood, such as old gates and doors. Natural soaps, hand-woven Herdwick wool rugs. www.greenewood.co.uk Tel: 01623 823242

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Gylla Wood Pens Wood pens and other wooden items made from Dorset-grown wood. www.gyllawoodpens.co.uk Tel: 01747 824357

Hare Styles & The Greenman Gifts, accessories, and home décor designed and hand-crafted in Dorset. www.hare-styles.co.uk

Heart of the Woods Wooden jewellery, finely turned from a range of natural woods, dried maple veneers. www.heartofthewoods.co.uk Tel: 07867 750317

Jenny Greenhow Jewellery Silver and gold jewellery hand-crafted by Jenny in Dorset. www.jennygreenhowjewellery.co.uk

Living Wood Woodturning using only locally grown wood. Walking & working sticks. www.peterthomaslivingwood.co.uk Tel: 01935 83247

Matthew’s Wood Works Hand-crafted, practical, and decorative household objects. All made using FSC certified hardwoods, with objects including: Trivets, clocks, chopping boards, egg cups and signs. www.facebook.com/matthewbucknallfinefurniture Tel: 07542 142347

The Original Game Company Inlaid wooden board games and accessories. www.originalgame.co.uk Tel: 01749 850047

The Passionate Wood Turner A large range of hand-made, woodturned items. Commissions accepted. Tel: 07813 434253

Andy Millar – Tooday Turning High quality bespoke wooden pens and other small gift items, all hand-made from a variety of woods and materials. www.andythepenman.co.uk Tel: 01225 762764

Oak Avenue Marquee Sponsored by Conservation Row Amazing Sharpeners Sharpeners with suction cups, perfect for restoring knives, shears, secateurs and more. Tel: 07855 477831

Artisan Gardening Designs, builds and plants inspired gardens. Now specialising in coppicing and clefting sweet chestnut to create spectacular fences, gates and garden furniture. Tel: 07970 976031

Butterfly Conservation (Dorset Branch) A national charity with four butterfly reserves in Dorset that are monitored and maintained by volunteers. Live moth display to be returned to the wild after the fair. www.dorsetbutterflies.com Tel: 01305 832937

Coppiceworks & Touchwood Crafts A range of coppice craft products including walking sticks, hedgehog houses, coat racks, kitchen boards, and various garden plant supports. Tel: 01963 23680

Dorset Coppicing Ltd Broom making demonstrations, brooms and Greenwood products. Tel: 07711 823705

Dorset Hedge-layer Traditional hedge-layer contractor. Tel: 01305 880082

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Branded merchandise www.dsairambulance.co.uk Tel: 01823 669604

Dorset Lavender Farm Project A project growing lavender plants and creating products from their harvest, providing volunteering and work placement opportunities to people of all ages and abilities. dorsetlavenderfarmproject.co.uk Tel: 07786 896135

Dorset Wildlife Trust Information on local wildlife conservation from the largest conservation charity in Dorset, committed to securing a future for Dorset’s nature. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Tel: 01305 264620

Filberts of Dorset Beekeepers and makers of natural beeswax products. www.filbertsofdorset.co.uk Tel: 01305 264927

Many of our exhibitors are not equipped to accept credit/debit cards, so should you need extra money during your visit, Bradsons offer a cash facility at their ticket office by the main show entrance

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Conservation Row Conservation Row George Day Collection of Fussels Tools from 1744-1895. James, Isaac & John Fussel Ltd, Mells and Nunney Works. Tel: 01747 826106

Hamwood Crafts Chopping and food preparation boards, wooden kitchen and table wares, coat racks and rustic mirrors. www.hamwoodcrafts.co.uk Tel: 01935 825807

Greenpeace Information & awareness about environmental protection. www.greenpeace.org.uk

Harry Beaves Second Hand Tools Second hand wood-working tools. Tel: 01258 858404

John & Ken Keen Vintage tools & Axes. Demonstrations in country crafts and wood branding. Email: jckeen@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07717 258013

Meadow in my Garden Wildflower and ornamental seed mixes, field study guides, homes for nature, cards and garden art. www.meadowinmygarden.co.uk Tel: 01380 724963

Oakland Landscapes & Collectibles Landscaping, garden maintenance, and vintage collectibles. www.oakland-collectibles.com Tel: 07968 941196

National Trust Information & membership services. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 07770 685931

On the Edge of Dartmoor Collection of carefully chosen old vintage and historical items in wood, leather, metal and pottery. Tel: 07518 369837

Parks Perennials Plants, including Agapanthus, Thalictrum, Eucomis, Echinacea & Ornamental Grasses. Tel: 01202 524464

RSPB Information about local projects, membership & how to get involved. www.rspb.org.uk Tel: 01392 432691

Tim Dunning Conservation Advice concerning woodland and hedge management. Tel: 01935 863288

Tools for Self Reliance Charity selling second hand tools & other interesting items to finance development projects in Africa. www.tfsr.org Tel: 02380 869697

The Woodland Trust The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. Information and promoting awareness about this country’s woods and restoring ancient woodland. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk Tel: 01752 249768

World Wildlife Fund The world’s leading conservation organisation ensuring that people and nature can thrive together for generations to come. www.wwf.org.uk Tel: 01752 219098

Dorset Coppice Group A collection of green woodworkers offering products, education, and promotion of woodland crafts. Tel: 01929 459731

Members attending this year: Peter Allen, woodturner peter.allen7501@virginmedia.com Tel: 01202 623189

Huw Edwards, hurdlemaker huw_edwards@aol.co.uk Tel: 01308 898675

Alex Huxley, stickmaker arg.hux|ey@uwclub.com Tel: 07873 363331

Jim and Marg King, basketmakers marg_king@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01202 888692

Andrew Lakeman, bowyer and stickmaker andrewlakeman@btinternet.com Tel: 01929 400408

Peter Moors, hurdlemaker, furniture maker and woodturner i_love_wood@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01258 857523

Paul Brayshaw, spoonmaker paul@brayshaw.co.uk Tel: 01202 603245

Ken Hilton, woodturner ken.hilton100@gmail.com Tel: 01202 382476

If you require medical attention during your visit, please go to the Red Cross Tent situated on Conservation Row

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Dell Lane Dell Lane Ancient Wessex Network Living History Village of craft re-enactors, including ancient pottery making, bronze casting and flint knapping. www.ancientwessex.com

Alan Brown Hurdle Maker Dorset makers of high-quality hazel hurdles. Demonstration of traditional wattle hurdlemaking. www.brownshurdles.co.uk Tel: 01929 462761

Ashwells Timber One of the largest suppliers of reclaimed sea distressed timber in the UK, making unique conversation pieces for any home, from garden features to bedside tables. www.ashwelltimber.com Tel: 01375 892576

Colleen du Pon Artist Blacksmith Ornamental and sculptural ironwork for the home and garden. www.colleendupon.co.uk Tel: 07745 412623

Get My Drift Art and gifts made from driftwood, wood and pebbles. Tel: 07717 803893

Ian Sanders Hand-carved ‘Tree-Tables’ made from British native trees. www.tree-tables.co.uk Tel: 01953 498736

J. K. Willows Willow craft dragonflies, flowers, hawks, snails, etc. Also Christmas themed items. Ideal for home or garden. jennyknight.jkwillows@gmail.com

Lloyd & Co Blacksmiths A traditional Dorset-based blacksmith creating a range of hand-forged items. www.lloydblacksmith.com Tel: 07966 728966

Lympstone Woodcrafts Turned wood cheese boards and other gift items. www.lympstonewood.com Tel: 01395 263495

Martin Symes Woodturner, demonstrations of wheel wright, including barrows, benches, skittles, croquet, stools, signs, bowls. Tel: 01404 861340

Metal Menagerie Life-size animal sculptures such as farm animals, birds and hares made entirely of scrap tools and discarded metal items. www.meta|menagerie.co.uk Tel: 07747 630626

Nature In Steel Laser-cut and hand finished steel sculptures inspired by nature, for both home and garden. www.natureinsteel.com Tel: 07788 272392

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Dell LaneAxminster Tools & Machinery Specialists in quality hand and machine tools for woodworking, crafts, and engineering. www.axminster.co.uk Tel: 01297 302370

Dorset Energy Solutions Specialists in renewable energy technologies: solar & biomass energies & ground/air source heat pumps. www.dorsetenergysolutions.co.uk Tel: 01747 825222

Dorset Timber Framing Ltd Bespoke timber frame buildings, using traditional methods and sustainably sourced oak timber. www.dorsettimberframing.co.uk Tel: 08001 214497

FBS Flues Supply and installation of wood stoves and flue systems. www.fbsflues.co.uk Tel: 01985 218596

Fry’s Teak Designing and making garden furniture and horse sculptures. www.frysteakgarden.co.uk Tel: 0800 1182 815

Goodwoods Timber Selection of English timber, air-dried, barn-stored and ready to use. www.goodwoodstimber.co.uk Tel: 07791 056415

Nature’s Natural Homes Individually designed bird nesting boxes created from natural hardwood and slate. Dovecotes, wooden dog beds and sculptures. elizabethmn@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07925 596029

North Cottage Crafts A range of hand-made products from our smallholding. Wooden, ceramic and woollen crafted delights. Tel: 01747 870019

Palladwr Falconry Hoods Bespoke hand-crafted hoods and falconry equipment. www.palIadwrhoods.wix.com/falconry Tel: 07547 150981

Richard Austin Sculpture Sculpture, chainsaw carving, outdoor furniture; all made using sustainably sourced New Forest timber. www.richardaustinsculpture.com Tel: 01425 656878

SAUN Unique, hand-crafted wooden home wares. Specialising in large format BBQ and platter boards, rustic bowls, tapas sets and chopping boards. Tel: 07534 415671 www.saun.co.uk

Timber Intent Ltd Tents, canopies, timber & fabric structures, hand-built wooden canoes, mushroom logs, firelighters. www.timberintent.co.uk Tel:01297 444416

The Toolshop A selection of both antique and new, usable woodworking hand tools. www.antiquetools.co.uk Tel: 01394 421323

Tree Pirates Chainsaw sculpture carving and extreme carpentry. www.robbeckinsale.co.uk

Twisted Oak Demonstrating of Alaskan chainsaw driven saw mill and chainsaw carving.

WoodBGood Bespoke items for the house and garden from recycled and reclaimed materials. 07557 368663 www.woodbgood.com

Wooden Toyz 4 Girlz and Boyz Locally hand-made wooden toys & puzzles, can be made to order. coxswain1579@gmail.com Tel: 07526 446138

Machinery & Timber Yard Sponsored by

Hampshire Coppice Craftsmen Group

This group supports the work of coppice, underwood and associated craftsmen in Hampshire, as well as raising awareness of the benefits they provide for the landscape, rural employment and sustainable development. www.hampshirecoppice.co.uk

Members: Pete Jameson on the pole lathe. Tel: 07729 437553

Ern Steel, Hurdle and Spar maker in Cranborne Chase. Tel: 01725 516430

John and Kester Westcott of Wesnett Woodland Services of Horndean in Hampshire, demonstrating a Hookway charcoal retort. Tel: 02392 596720

Jackie Broomfield on the pole lathe, Jackie specialises in wood and leather craft. Tel: 07973 934659

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Hazelbury Timber Supplies English-grown timber furniture, wooden crafts and gifts. Tel: 01258 817122

Holme Sawmill Producers of quality English timber and timber products. Locally sourced sawn timber or cut and produced to customer specifications. Bespoke timber products. www.hoImesawmill.co.uk Tel: 01929 552480

Huff and Puff Construction Ltd Straw bale building, training, design and consultancy. Learn how to build with straw and other natural materials, and see their Three Little Pigs puppet show! www.huffpuff.me Tel: 01305 564321

Knighton Countryside Management Ltd Timber and Forestry Services. Countryside Management. www.knightoncountryside.com Tel: 01305 848881

Logmatic UK Manual logspliters and associated products.www.logmatic.co.uk Tel: 01494 881479

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Magna Metalcraft Gates, railings, plant supports, rose arches, pizza ovens and BBQ stoves. www.magnametalcraft.co.uk Tel: 01747 859095

Mintern Fencing and Sheds Ltd Fencing, gates, sheds, summer houses, and other timber structures. www.minternbuild.co.uk/fencing Tel: 07403 763378

Mark Revell AEC Matador: 1952 ex-RAF vehicle converted to a timber lorry in 1972.

Machinery & Timber Yard Sponsored by

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New Forest Coppice Crafts Traditional Gypsy flower-making & New Forest wooden products. Tel: 02380 872679

Nigel Paul Showing a J Stenner 1975 saw bench, a 1951 unipower forestry tractor, a 1957 Massey Ferguson FE35 and a 1953 Massey Ferguson TED20.

TF Tools Oak framing & carpentry tool shop. www.tftools.co.uk Tel: 01225 812794

Townsend Timber Oak and timber framed building, timber engineering, fences and gates. www.townsendtimber.co.uk Tel: 01300 345220

Yew Turn Non-stop woodturning demonstrations plus high quality turnery, slate ware, laser engraving, and pyrography. www.cutnetch.co.uk Tel: 07807 302214

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notes And Finally… Remembering Reg Adams

Reg Adams (pictured left) who died earlier this year, has been a loyal supporter of the Stock Gaylard Oak Fair since he first attended with his Axemen in 2007, and will be greatly missed.

Thank you for coming and we wish you a safe journey home. Next year’s Oak Fair will

take place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August (the Bank Holiday weekend).

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