Welcome to Lancashire & Cheshire Woodcarvers
About the club
Due to the closure of the Spotland Methodist Church, the club will moved to the Ukranian Club on Thursday 13th October
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Lancashire & Cheshire Woodcarvers was formed in 1992 to promote woodcarving across the two counties and to allow its members to share a common enthusiasm, ideas and improve their carving skills in a friendly and supportive club. Carvers of all levels of experience are welcome, and beginners can be sure of a friendly reception.
We currently have over 30 members.
We have regular weekly informal carving sessions on a Thursday for the majority of the year and on the 3rd Thursday of the month we will have a speaker. For full details click here.
Members have access to the clubs extensive library of carving books and videos. The club also has tools that are available for beginners to use at meeting.
Where to find us
Address
From 13th October 2022
Rochdale Ukrainian Cultural Centre,
15 Mere Street,
OL11 1HJ.
There is parking space in the grounds of the club
When we Meet
We meet on most Thursdays from about 10 a.m. to 2.00 p.m”
For full details of when we meet please click here.
Latest News, Updates and Events
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