Wood carvers show off their skills at a shopping area

Wood carvers flocked to Abingdon’s shopping precinct to show off their skills.

Oxford & District Woodcarvers is a club for wood carvers of all experience levels, from beginners to advanced.

The club has been running for 18 years and was founded by Brian Eastoe.

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Since Mr Eastoe’s retirement, Jeff Wheeler has taken over as tutor and led a session on Saturday at Unit 24 at the Bury Street premises.

He was joined by wood carvers Jess Roberts, Chris Williams and Linda Dales.

The club has been involved in many exhibitions and demonstrations over the years including Art in Action, Newbury Show and Countryfile Live, Blenheim.

It welcomes new members and meets on Thursday evenings between 7pm and 9pm during term time at John Mason School in Wootton Road.

For more information visit oxfordwoodcarving.co.uk

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