Tools & Trades History Society

Past Events

Classic Hand Tools Woodworking Event

Classic Hand Tools have a woodworking event in Woodbridge on 12 October 2024.  Details below.

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The Wonder of Wood Fair 2024

This year The Wonder of Wood Fair is being held on 14th and 15th September from 10.00am to 5.00 pm each day. The venue is Burwash Manor, New Road, Barton, Cambridgeshire,  CB23 7EY

Admission is £10.00 per day for Adults or £15.00 for the two days. Under 16s are admitted free.

This is a family event aimed specifically at getting youngsters interested in outdoor events and showcasing the wide variety of wood related crafts and activities.

TATHS Anglia Group will be attending with a display and rope making demonstrations.

More information is on the website at https://thewonderofwoodfair.com 

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Weird and Wonderful Wood Show 2024

This year the Weird and Wonderful Wood Show is being held on 11th and 12th May 2024 at Haughley Park, Near Wetherden, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY.

As well as the other numerous stalls and entertainments, TATHS Anglia Group will be present with a display and ropemaking demonstrations.

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The Oak Fair 2023

The Oak Fair at Stock Gayland is open on 26th and 27th August 2023.

Details at https://www.theoakfair.com 

7th Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza

The 7th Vintage Hand Tool Extravaganza will be held on Saturday 12th October 2024 at Carlton Scroop, Lincolnshire.

 

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Full details at www.oldtoolmart.co.uk/extravaganza 

 

Strumpshaw Tree Fair 2023

The Strumpshaw Tree Fair will be open on 15th and 16th of July 2023 with craft, entertainment and food stalls.

More details at https://strumpshawtreefair.co.uk 

Venue: Strumpshaw Steam Museum, Strumpshaw, Norwich, NR13 4HR

 

Gunton Park Sawmill - Open days 2023

Gunton Park Sawmill, a historic working water powered sawmill, is open to the public on limited days of the year. 2023 open days are as follows:

April 23rd, May 14th, May 28th, June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th, September 24th.

Opening times are 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Admission £3 adults, accompanied children free.

Venue: Gunton Park, Hanworth, Norwich, NR11 7HL

 

Farm Machinery Preservation Society Crank Up Day

The Farm Machinery Preservation Society are having a Crank Up day on Sunday 23rd April 2023 with Free Admission to the public.  The show will feature engines, tractors, military vehicles, motor bikes and cars. Craft and Demonstration stalls (including a TATHS stall) will be on site together with animals and children's entertainment.

Open 10.30am to 16.30pm

Venue: Woodhouse Farm, Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon, Essex, CO5 9DF

2023 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AGM at The Holiday Inn, Ipswich Friday 31st March to Sunday 2nd April 2023

Strumpshaw Wood Fair 14th and 15th August 2021

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TATHS hopes to have its usual stall at the Strumpshaw Wood Fair near Norwich. This year's fair will be held on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August.  Paul Coutts (membership@taths.org.uk) is organising the TATHS presence and would welcome any members who would like to join him on either day.   

Standsted Park Garden Show 11-13th June 2021

We are back for out first physical outdoor event since Lockdown at the Stansted Park Garden Show at Rowlands Castle. See here for more details:

https://www.thegardenshowonline.com/gardenshow_stansted/

Contact Mike Rogers if you would like to take part. 

TATHS ANNUAL CONFERENCE & AGM 2020 Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th September 2020

 

 OUR 2021 CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN AND AROUND BRISTOL - WE HOPE!

pLANS SO FAR:

Friday 10th September – All day visit to BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE. 
M Shed Museum & the Underfall Boatyard.

During the morning delegates will visit the M Shed Museum with a behind the scenes tour of their reserve stores. There will be a harbour tour in an historic boat, and a visit to a working historic crane (limited access). Lunch on your own (M Shed & other cafés nearby).