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IGKT France Knotting Weekend
IGKT France Knotting Weekend
The French branch of the the International Guild of Knot Tyers will be hosting a Knotting Weekend. This will take place on 30th and 31st of March 2019 in the “Forum des Marais” in Rochefort – Charente maritime.
The “Forum des Marais” is located on the first basin of the Rochefort marina close to the Corderie royale
I always recommend that you try to get to one of these knotting events, as you will be able to see some remarkable knot work. Not only that, you will also be able to touch some of the work, which I consider to be very important. This way you will learn just how much tension has gone into making a decorative knot.
Marite Weymouth
IGKT AGM 2019 Programme
The IGKT Dorset Branch would like to invite you to the 2019 AGM – ‘Jurassic 19’
Held in Weymouth, Dorset UK, 9-12th May 2019
The venue will be the Nothe Fort, a defensive structure built in the 19th century to protect the strategic port of Weymouth. The fort is located on a hill at the entrance to Weymouth harbour & contains many displays of coastal defence, massive gun emplacements & weaponry together with stunning views of the coast. The fort is constructed on 3 levels with full stairs & lift access & is designed to entertain all age groups.
Weymouth is a Georgian town in the centre of the Jurassic Coast region of Dorset & East Devon, famous for fossils & dinosaur remains.
Provisional Programme:
(Note that an information section will be open shortly on the IGKT website & will be updated with full details in the period up to the event.)
Thursday 9th May:
Excursion available to Brownsea Island ( Island in Poole Harbour) Stunning views, peacocks, red squirrels, activity centre, ‘Mecca of Scouting’ – site of Baden Powell experimental camp 1907 & shop-mini museum, cafe-restaurant (Operated by National Trust/Scout-Guiding). Buggy tours for less-able visitors. Trip includes the ferry Poole – Brownsea & a return ferry cruise around Poole Harbour (largest world natural harbour after Sydney)
Cost will be:
Train to/from Weymouth-Poole £14 (if required) Brownsea ferry £11 National Trust landing fee £7(if not a member)
Other potential sites to explore – Abbotsbury Swannery & Tropical Gardens, Swanage Railway & Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacey House & Park (National Trust), Kimmeridge Bay & Eckes Museum (fantastic new museum of fossil artifacts), RSPB Arne & many Weymouth local activities – See link to Tourist info:
https://www.weareweymouth.co.uk/about
Contact Peter Goldstone for more info on attractions & related advance bookings & discounts
Friday 10th May:
Registration kiosk all day. Talk(s) & demo sessions at the Ship Inn, Custom House Quay, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8BE
Possible talks ‘Bushcraft’ Roped Access to Non-Scaffolded Structures
Set up displays in Nothe Fort through day
Light refreshments available in the Nothe café all day
Saturday 11th May:
10:30–17:30 Assembly & displays together with public open day in the Nothe Fort
16:00 Raffle
Light Refreshments in the Nothe café through the day
18:30 for 19:00 start – Evening IGKT dinner & musical entertainment by the ‘Skint Imperials’ in the Ship Inn
Sunday 12th May:
10:30 Morning AGM
C 13:00 Lunchtime & closure of event
We hope to include the regular noon gun firing event from the emplacements
Accomodation – As a premier British holiday resort, Weymouth can provide accommodation to suit all needs.
Access
The Nothe Fort is located at the end of Barrack Road, Weymouth Dorset DT4 8UF. Car parking is immediately adjacent to the site (All day charge £6) There is plenty of additional parking in adjacent Weymouth centre (10min walk) if the local parking is full. Evening parking in Weymouth is free.
Weymouth rail station – main line from London Waterloo (c2hrs) is about a 20mins walk from the fort
Regional airports are Southampton, Exeter, Bristol & Bournemouth all linked to Weymouth by rail
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries! 
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.
Join Mikko’s Facebook Group Here
World Knot Tying Day
Use the Hash Tag: #WorldKnotTyingDay
Clifford Ashley, who wrote the Ashley Book of Knots was born on 18 December 1881. So the IGKT members thought that it would be a good idea to make the 18 December World Knot Tying Day.
Ashley Book of Knots Chapter 1
Keeping the Art Knot Tying Alive
The whole purpose to keep knot tying activities in the public eye. This year we aim to keep things simple, but we welcome ideas that may need longer planning for future years to celebrate World Knot Tying Day.
Knot Tying Event
This year, please tie your favourite knot and also learn a new knot. Maybe also teach someone how to tie a knot? Even teaching someone to tie their shoe laces fits the criteria perfectly.
When you have tied your knot, please post it on your favourite social media site and Hash Tag it:
#WorldKnotTyingDay
For a chance to win a Mikko Snellman Tool:
“WORLD KNOT TYING DAY” – Giveaway
To celebrate the first ever World Knot Tying Day on 18.December, Clifford Ashleys birthday, this brass, copper and Lignum Vitae pricker can be yours.
The rules are simple: Learn a new knot, either yourself, or even better, teach a knot to someone else. Take photo of the accomplishment and post it before 18.Dec. After posting, make a comment to this post (in Mikko’s Group) with first available number, starting from 1 and you are in. On 18.Dec. the winner will be chosen randomly between entries. If you learn a knot to someone else, you can make an entry for that person also.
Let´s brake a record with entries!
Feel free to share.