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Community

Around £195.00

Cigar Box Guitar making day

On the Cigar box making course you will make a 3 stringed instrument sometimes called a Dulcimer due to the fret spacing. This instrument can be played acoustically but we will include a small internal pick up so you can play through the amplifier. The instrument will be tuned to DAD and it can be great fun using a bottle neck for slide guitar too. The instrument is 850 mm or 34 inches long and take about 7 hours to complete. The box size is approx 11 inch x 6 inch You can take home your instrument at the end of the day!

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

Around £175.00

Clock making day

This Clock Making Day will teach you how to work with wood and various tools to make a beautiful wooden clock. You will learn about accurate marking out and will use the bandsaw and sander. Most of the parts are drawn from our templates. The clock itself runs from a small battery. Any of the woods seen in the photos can vary due to my stock levels but usually we have something similar in the workshop. At the end of the day we finish the clock with shellac or Danish oil. You'll come away with a lovely finished piece to be proud of!

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

Around £215.00

Foot stool making day

We start the project by drawing around templates and cut the basic shapes. After cutting a square mortice we then make a through tenon and two triangular pegs to lock the sides of the stool. When finishing the project we use danish oil or wood stain to show the beauty of the Oak grain. This build is reasonably easy and should only take 6 hours with 30 mins for lunch. Tea is available all day.

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

Around £99.00

Guitar Set-up (Electric)

On the Electric guitar set -up course please bring your guitar of choice and we will learn you how to set up the following. String Action, Fretboard relief, Intonation, Truss rod adjustment, Pick up height, Tremolo springs and Bridge setting. Please make sure your old strings are removed and your fretboard has been well cleaned before the set up. We will be using some very basic tools on the course and hopefully it will give you the confidence to set up any of your guitars in future. Ps. Don't forget to bring some new strings

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

Around £195.00

Jewellery box making day

This 1 day course is a great way to understand some of the finer woodworking needed to complete this Jewellery box. The box is made from Oak and Walnut inlay. We usually start with the 45 degree mitre saw then we use the table saw to make the grooves around the box and to create the inlay in the centre. Later we will cut the lid off the box and fit the hinges etc, we will then sand all surfaces and finish with some Danish oil. We then add the hinges and clasp. You can now take home your beautiful new box.

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

Around £195.00

Window frame making day

On the window frame day course we will build a nice traditional frame with basic hand tools and some machinery. We will begin the day by making the groove (where the glass and bead would sit ) using the table saw. I will show the student a rebate grooving hand plane if time allows. With just a few hand tools we will mark out and cut the half-lap joints with a tenon saw then use a sharp chisel to clean up the joint. Only with attention to your marking lines will we get the result we need for a close fitting join. The frame is only 400mm x 400mm so it's easy for you to carry home. With these simple techniques you can build much bigger windows and also trust that the joints are strong and will last for many years. Please note there is NO GLASS used in this course!

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £495.00

Woodwork 4 days foundation course

Four days rota is as follows, (1-to-1 tuition). Day 1: Wood preparation with precise measurements and marking. Footstool build start to finish. Hand tools introduction including planes, chisels, marking gauges, steel rule, set squares, etc. Day 2: Choice of jewellery box making (or bandsaw box) including wood inlays and corner keys, wood sanding and finishing, including hinges, etc. Hardwoods and softwoods explained. Day 3: To make accurate wood joints by hand including half-laps, bridle joints, mitre joints and mortice and tenons, etc. Explain the use of Templates and Jigs in wood projects. Day 4: Bandsaw box making or scroll saw practical and how to keep your tools razor sharp using a diamond stone. All other 240 v machinery demonstrated like Mitre saw, Routers, Bandsaw, Planners, Drill press, Plunge saws, Dremel, etc. Finishing the day with some important health and safety measures to keep you safe. Each day is 7.5 hrs long with breaks to suit including 30 min lunch. Please scroll down to check out an example of my great reviews

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £175.00

Woodwork Day Course

On the basic woodwork day we will make 3x joints by hand tools only. We will start with accurate marking and measuring using the set square, steel ruler and other marking tools. These joints will be very useful for your future wood projects and be very strong in practice, also it will give you confidence to tackle other types of more complex joins. No machinery is required to make these joints, as this course is designed to introduce the student to handcrafted woodwork but I will explain how machinery can be used, too. After lunch I will show you different hand plane techniques that I use, and demonstrate how to keep your tools sharp by creating the correct cutting angle, using some diamond stones and oil. Some students bring an old chisel to sharpen if they have one. The course is about 7 hours with 30 minutes for lunch. We start at 9.30am, but I'm flexible on times.

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use

Community

Around £175.00

Woodworking Machinery Techniques and use

The machinery course is designed to let the student get a good all round feel of the different types of 240v cutting machines available. There is also going to be some time spent on safety and we shall show the importance of correct methods of working safely. We will change blades, bits, etc, on some machines and explain the functionality. If you are thinking of buying a machine, this course will give a better idea of what to expect when in use. The student will use the following machinery: 1. Bandsaw. 2. Router table. 3. Table saw 4. Plunge router. 5. Scroll saw. 6. Drill press. 7. Planner thickness 8. Oscillating sander. 9. Mitre saw (sliding compound). 10. Electric hand plane and Circular saw (5 inch blade).

Thu 23 JulTeds woodworking courses(1.4mi)

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Community

North Staffs Pony Club Camp

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Thu 23 Jul09:00Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre(4.3mi)

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Community

Welcome Space

Newcastle Baptist Church is putting on Welcome Space and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Newcastle Baptist Church(3mi)

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Sports & Fitness

All Levels Reformer Pilates

Found this on BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent's radar. All Levels Reformer Pilates — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Thu 23 Jul10:30BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent(0.7mi)

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Cinema

Paw Patrol - The Mighty Movie

MAC TOTS FILM CLUB Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) follows the pups after a magical meteor lands in Adventure City, granting them superpowers. Transformed into the Mighty Pups, they must defend the city from their nemesis Mayor Humdinger and a mad scientist, Victoria Vance, who plot to steal their new abilities. Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 10am prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time. This is a relaxed film screening. Age rating U

Thu 23 Jul11:00Mitchell Arts Centre(1.1mi)

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Sports & Fitness

All Levels Reformer Pilates

Another belter from BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent. All Levels Reformer Pilates — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Thu 23 Jul11:30BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent(0.7mi)

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Cinema

ENCANTO

MAC FAMILY FILM CLUB Encanto – A Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, with original songs by award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the Colombian mountains. Whether you are introducing these films to your children for the first time or just look forward to enjoying them once again on the big screen this season we have chosen some of the most popular family films. Due to high demand, please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment! No trailers or adverts. Film starts at 12 midday prompt. Film starts at advertised times so please arrive with plenty of time. This is a relaxed film screening. Age restriction rating PG

Thu 23 Jul13:00Mitchell Arts Centre(1.1mi)

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Sports & Fitness

All Levels Reformer Pilates

We've tracked down All Levels Reformer Pilates at BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 23 Jul13:30BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent(0.7mi)

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Sports & Fitness

Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold at Newcastle Baptist Church. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Thu 23 Jul14:00Newcastle Baptist Church(3mi)

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Venues with events near Botteslow

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Teds woodworking courses1.4 miles away BAYSE Reformer Pilates Stoke On Trent0.7 miles away Mitchell Arts Centre1.1 miles away

More about Botteslow

Staffordshire, England

Botteslow is in Staffordshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Botteslow events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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