Demonstrators and Exhibitors

Below is a list of all the Demonstrators, Exhibitors and Food Caters at the 2007 Cranborne Chase Woodfair. If you are listed below, and require any amendments, please email us at info@woodfair.org.

Coppice Area
Name Description
Ash Gate Hurdles Collection of picket fencing, oak gates and ash gate hurdles made to order
Chris Baxter Arborists Mobile sawmill doing practical demonstrations throughout the day. Visit Website
Donhead Hall Suffolks FREE Trailer rides around the Rushmore Estate with Ian Burt the Rushmore Estate Forester - children welcome - Book your ride in advance
Euroforest Woodland Forwarder and Processors - talks on commercial forestry. Visit Website
Horse Logger Come and meet Major the horse who will show you how he practices the ancient art of horse logging
Landpower Machinery Timberwolf wood chipper and Carlton stump grinder hire-sales-service. Suppliers of arboricultural PPE
Marcus Undery Tree Surgery Professional tree surgery contractor offering services from ornamental tree planting/selection to hazardous tree removal. Visit Website
Matt Cutts Wood Sculptor Hand tooled wood sculpture representing the Living Rivers Project
Richard Austin Chainsaw Sculpture Fantastic active demonstration on chainsaw sculpture and furniture making

 

Demonstrators about the Fair
Name Description
Longbow Demonstration and Display Fascinating display of hedgerow timber longbow making from yew with long distance shooting at predetermined times
Abbott Street Forge Demonstrating the blacksmith's art. Traditional and contemporary hand forged wrought iron work
Dorset Coppicing Ltd Display of traditional Shepherd's Hut and demonstration and sale of Besom Brooms
Dorset Coppicing Ltd Demonstration of pole lathe turning this traditional rural craft
Wessex Helpline Recycled carousel and music organ displayed by charitable stall raising funds for those less fortunate
Coracle Maker Riving and shaving willow to form laths for framework of coracle boat. Steam bending with historical coracle display
Wild Willow Sculptures created using steel to form and ormature which is then woven in willow
Original Wood Craft Walking Sticks Demonstration and sale of original handcrafted walking sticks with a have a go experience
Greenwood Futures Basket and yurt maker, timber framing specialist and hedge laying
Don Taylor Hurdles Demonstration of traditional hurdle making. Commissions undertaken.
Birds Hill Days Laser clays and archery activity for all ages
Black Dog Sawmill Demonstrating the process of converting round timber into boards and beams. Diesel powered mobile sawmill.
Taylormade Furniture Maker Demonstrating greenwood working techniques for Welsh Stick Furniture such as cleaving, adzing, chopping and shaving.
Mere Down Falconry Falconry display and stand with hands on experience of holding tame owls and birds of prey
Five Penny Chairs Green woodworking doing log to leg and chair construction demonstration
Ben Willis Green Wood Worker Green wood worker demonstrating this rural craft
Wyldwood Willow Willow baskets for home and garden, also hurdles and display of willow coffins for green burials
Chris Baxter Arborists Chris Baxter Arborists caring for Dorsets trees pruning, felling, tree planting, aftercare, hedgework, stump grinding and mobile sawmill
Adams Axemen Fantastic jaw dropping chainsaw and woodland stunts performed for your twice daily

 

Outside Exhibitors
Name Description
Devon Rustics Handcrafted rustic wooden furniture, jams, jelly, chutneys, cordials and juices.
Woodmanship Woodland management, green and air dried timber, chestnut fencing, traditional and contemporary timber products
Carpenter Oak Ltd Design and build of traditional and contemporary timber structures. Commissions undertaken.
Wild Wood Artworks Free form wild furniture designer and maker plus wheat pouches filled therapy pouches and door stops.
Great British Hurdles and Baskets Willow hurdles made to order, plus log baskets, rose arches and associated willow items.
Dunster Woodfuels Ltd Suppliers of affordable woodfuelled equipment and value adding equipment for roundwood.
National Trust Membership raising team
Townsend Timber Oak framed buildings, joinery, fencing and gates, sectional timber buildings, general timber supplier. Visit Website
Original Game Company Inlaid wooden board games like shove ha'penny
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers BTCV letting the public know about our valuable work with volunteers locally
Parish Archive Trailer AONB Parish Archive Project
Log Gripper The 21st Century answer to sawing logs for professional or home use, safety and efficiently
Chainsaw x-cut demo New product saw horse
Reg Budd Furniture Maker Artisan furniture maker and wood carver
Ian Swain Handtools Reconditioned and antique handtools for woodlands and gardens
South Wiltshire Agricultural Preservation Society Demonstration of green woodworking using traditional tools and methods and wood turning using foot operated treadle lathes
Countryside Furniture Rustic Wooden garden furniture
Dawson Logs Firewood, about woods for the fireplace
French Woodburning Stoves French enamel woodburning stoves and tools
Classic Hand Tools Ltd Sale of quality woodworking hand tools and woodland craft items.
Dorset Wildlife Trust The Greenwood Tree Project; a kids art competition, badge making, bark rubbing, live wood carving. View Website
Dorset Coppice Group Raising awareness of how coppicing leads to clear conservation benefits in local woodlands.

 

Big Top
Name Description
Coolhand Luke Fun and engaging fire juggling display that will thrill and enthral
Pilgrims Veterinary Practice Traditional Country Vets based in Cranborne Dorset
Great Bustard Project Publicity on this fantastic conservation project based on Salisbury Plain. Visit Website
Dorset Woodlink Launch of Dorset Forest Strategy open for public comment and consultation
Earth tales Roaming storyteller performing for you throughout the day - come and be a part of the story
Steps in Time Junior dance troop demonstrating traditional folk and medieval dances from Dorset from the 18th and 19th Century
Treewise Formed in 1999 to restore an apple orchard in Symondsbury the co-operative now works locally to generate awareness of the natural resources on our doorstep. Come and enjoy a host of childrens activities for free in the Big Top. Visit Website
Dorset Countryside Service We help to secure the sustainable use and management of our special countryside and provide facilities to promote its greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment.
Annabelle Valentine - Local Artist Come and watch local artist Annabelle Valentine create an oil painting of a tree

 

Exhibitors in the Marquee
Name Description
English Bison Bison and Elk meat naturally reared in Wiltshire
Cranborne Chase Cheese Based in Ashmore we are makers of two artisan farmhouse cheeses, Alderwood and Win Green.
Jim Garrahys Fudge Kitchen Jim says "We make the best fudge in the World" My fudge is made by hand to a recipe dating from 1830.
Britford Farm Shop Locally sourced and locally produced food and drink.
Liz Thomas Pictures Mounted Giclee prints, Greetings cards and calendars from beautiful artwork depicting the beautiful Dorset Countryside
RSPB RSPB Heathland Project - Habitat Management Team. Visit Website
Tim Penny Wood Turner Wood turned, deep hollowed lamp stands, jars, bowls and urns in ornamental designs
West Country Turned Woods Turned Wood for domestic and ornamental purposes using mainly fallen or damaged timber. Commissions undertaken.
WiRE WiRe is a national organisation for rural women, offering practical and specific business services and support.
Forestry Commission Advice and management of woodlands, provision of grants and licencing details in relation to tree matters
Woodland Trust The UK's leading woodland conservation charity promoting ancient woodlands, biodiversity, new woods and public awareness
The Juniper Company Squashed bottles and decorative glass for the garden and home. Truly Unique.
Vincent and Hall Wine racks made from tree trunks plus wooden trinket boxes, dice and stools.
Barbe and Bald Limited Balds Original Furniture Balm - gently restores and refurbishes tired wood throughout the home.
Wiltshire Timbercrafts Beautiful hardwood furniture made using top quality British timber
Leathercrafts Quality handmade leather belts, belt buckles and leather hats
Dorset Wildlife Trust Information and awareness stand on organised activities, nature reserves, childrens' clubs and volunteering.
Gothic Mirrors Gothic style mirrors, hand made from a variety of lovely woods.
Naturally Provence Naturally Provence sells olive wood kitchen products, chess boards and more… Visit Website
Classic Hand Tools Ltd Sale of quality woodworking hand tools and woodland craft items.
Phoenix Trading An exclusive range of charity Christmas cards, advent calendars, giftwraps, invitations and greeting cards.
Rustic Mushroom Company Ready to grow mushroom logs, mushroom growing kits, mushroom products and books.
ISCA Woodcrafts Small boxes large chests and sculptures made from native hardwoods
Jonathan Garratt Woodfired Pots Handmade woodfired pots for gardens and interiors. Terracotta and glazed tableware from local Dorset clay.
Pennyfarthing Tools Ltd Old Woodworking and Woodman's tools for purchase. View Website
Pythouse Organics Organic beef, lamb, chicken and ready meals all produced at Pythouse in the beautiful Vale of Wardour. View Website
Marnhull Leather Crafts Hand crafted leather hats, bags, belts and bellows etc
Arboretti Beautiful wooden bookmarks with laser personalising service. Also wooden shapes for cardmaking and scrapbooking. View Website
Long Critchel Bakery Organic bread and cakes, hand crafted and baked in a wood fired oven
Caradon Country Furniture Demonstrating chairmaking tasks, hollowing Windsor chair seats, working on trug parts and split wood baskets
Tumbling Woods Folklore and mythology of woods and trees
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust The Wiltshire Wildlife Trust will be displaying information on biodiversity, waste minimisation and energy efficiency
Olives et Al We cure and marinade olives in Dorset and make other lovely Mediterranean foods and snacks

 

Food Caterers
Name Description
Ferncroft Catering Great variety of toasted sandwiches and drinks
Cranborne Catering Traditionally reared pork and beef, bacon, sausage and burgers in a roll
GL Caterers Doughnut Waffles. Treat those taste buds with waffles and doughnuts
White & Black Ethically traded coffee served by artisans from this specially adapted tuk tuk
Ashes Farm Speciality Sausages and Burgers
Wessex Helpline Charity organisation producing traditional candy floss and toffee apples
Lovingtons Ice Cream A variety of flavours of dairy ice cream all made with double cream
Ringwood Waldorf School Vegetarian café a non profitable charity, supporting Steiner education for the Ringwood Waldorf School

Entertainment and Bar Services(EBS)

EBS can install a bar for any size function whether it is a small private party or a corporate event or show in any indoor or outdoor venue. Visit Website
Tricky Cider Ltd Farmhouse cider and hot mulled cider that reaches the parts others can't reach!