Hi everyone.
Interesting thread this one. I've resisted replying to comments and threads about the symposium myself, Mike and Steve are organising in June but feel that I need to say something now.
Firstly, we are extremely pleased that the AWGB will be taking part in the event (which has not been announced publicly yet, by the way). We are grateful for their support and that of AWGB members who are already booked up and supporting the event through their social circles and clubs.
Also, myself, Mike and Steve are putting on the event for the good of woodturning and absolutely NOT for profit. There is a page on the site that gives as many details as we can give at the moment about what our intentions are regarding any surplus funds after the event closes. These are namely grant-giving or donating to an existing scheme that encourages woodturning across all ages. That is all I can say about it until we have fully decided what we are doing.
Discounts for early booking of the entry tickets were published a couple of months ago and there has been no mention of discounts on the Master Class tickets - because there are no discounts for them. They were released to the mailing list members only on Friday 15th and will be going on general sale this evening (18th Jan).
The event has already sold virtually 50% of the allocated entry tickets and the master class tickets have been going well over the weekend. We have great sponsors and a growing trade attendance too - to all of whom, we are grateful for their support in what will be a superb, fun and informal weekend.
If you have any queries at all about UKIWS, then please do contact me before posting ill-informed posts here or on social media. I'm happy to help and to answer any queries you may have.
Many thanks, and I look forward to seeing you in June if you are coming.
Martin
www.ukiws.co.uk