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March
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th at Phoenix Forge, Glen Oak, the forge of Nigel Stokes.
Last year the forging day at Nigel’s was very well attended and an outstanding success. Forges and anvils are available, but a couple of extra sets will be an advantage. Camping is available on site.
Glen Eagleton will be teaching ornamental pieces and botanical features. More details to follow.
For information and attendance booking please contact Nigel Stokes on 0412122242

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April
Saturday 12 th and 13th April at Hunter Valley Steamfest at Maitland.
At Steamfest, we are guests of the Maitland Steam club. We will be forging inside their storage building, which is 18m x 8m fully covered with meshing sides. Power and water are available. You will need to bring your own equipment unless you have organised to share with others. It does get a big crowd, so sales tables are allowed and advised. Only stipulation is that if you are selling you must be demonstrating as well. If selling you will need your own public liability insurance. There is camping available on site, with showers and toilet facilities at no cost. Power for caravans is available depending on how long your extension lead is, as
first in best dressed. Vehicle movement is not allowed during opening hours, so set up can be Friday night or Saturday morning. Parking is available close to where we are set up.
Contact Nigel via email phoenixforge@hotmail.com.au  or 0412 122 242

 

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May
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May at Quirindi Rural Heritage Village.
This weekend also ties in with the heritage village swap meet. The blacksmiths shop is run by Scott Taylor and with no electricity things are done the old-fashioned way. There are coke forges, anvils, and a gas forge but also a good idea to bring your own equipment. Camping is available on site with toilets and showers and there is normally dinner arranged on the Saturday night for a small fee. 

For further information and attendance booking please contact Scott Taylor on 0429
465746.

 

Saturday 10 th May at the Grafton Show.
The Association has been asked to demonstrate once again at the Grafton Show.
Jess and Joel usually just forge on the Saturday. Joel is an enthusiastic blacksmith
eager to help and teach anyone who wants to learn. Anvils and forges will be
available, bring your own hand tools and steel. There is only enough space for 5 or
6 smiths. Book your spot to avoid disappointment.
Please contact Joel on 0428 386 775 or Jess on 0411 478633 for further information
and attendance.

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Saturday 17th & Sunday 18 th May at Campbelltown Steam and Machinery Museum,
Menangle Park.Run by the local Sydney blacksmiths as part of the museum open day, this is an easy-going forging weekend. We spend the weekend forging, talking and generally enjoying ourselves. Museum also supplies dinner on the Saturday night for a small fee. Camping is allowed on site with toilets and a shower available or plenty of accommodation in Campbelltown. For further information and attendance booking please contact Dave Stubbs on 0427
072074.