For various reasons, this show was moved from its normal June slot, to
early August, and this proved to be a good choice as not only did the sun shine
(unusual for West Grinstead), but the crowds flocked in.

The Woodlanders were sited on the old railway line itself, and there was plenty of room for Brian and Chris to display their collection of tools including cross-cut saws, an old scythe, slashers and many more implements which drew a lot of interest. Brian was busy making bread slice feeders and could just about keep up with demand as we sold them as fast as he could make them!

Then, both Chris and Brian were drafted into action to make 20 stakes for someone to pin back their hedge with. Chris also managed to make a large wooden snail and start experimenting with using ash timber for making gates and fencing.

- by Malcolm Knight