Wanganui Woodcraft

About 30 years ago, a bunch of Whanganui locals got together with a common interest: wood-turning. Today, the Wanganui Turners and Woodcraft group still produce an impressive range of finely crafted pieces. Some are functional, such as nutcrackers and chopping boards; others are bespoke, such as a doll’s house and a rocking horse made from a single piece of wood. The turners meet in the City College woodwork rooms three times a month. They sell their wares at the River Traders Market on Saturdays. Spokesman

Bill Rod says they enjoy the companionship, “but also, we want to provide something that is not made in China”, Money raised goes to charity or to buy more equipment. Tip: ask for a demonstration of the “exploding toilet”. River Traders Market, on Facebook.