Four carvers will compete at a thrilling ’speed carving’ competition as the sawdust flies at The National Forest Wood Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2009. Lorraine Botterill, Andrew Frost, Dick Tilley and Carrie Yuen will have just half an hour flat to be on their marks, get set and off at full power to create a piece of sculpture from a plain lump of wood. Having impressed visitors with their impressive creations, they will then go on to wield their way through more lumps of timber than an eager beaver, and each will donate at least one piece of sculpture to a charity auction.
Packed with live demonstrations of woodworking skills and craft displays, the whole day will consist of a variety of hands-on activities for adults and children alike. There will be stories and songs from the Wild Man of the Woods, archery, birds of prey and a brilliant climbing wall.
Admission charges for the day out at Beacon Hill Country Park include car parking and a programme and will cost adults £6, concessions £4 and a family ticket £14 (for two adults and three children).
