West System Workshop

[Heigaro]

Am going down to Romsey for the West System Workshop at the end of January. Does anyone on the forum know of any suitable accommodation close by for a couple of nights. I'm thinking in terms of a small hotel/pub - one with a cosy bar out of preference.
Has any forumite been to the workshop recently?
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[Poignard]

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I went a few years ago and did the general epoxying workshop. I thought it was well worth the money. As well as having a day out and learning a lot I came away with a handy toolbox, assembled using WEST epoxy, and about £30 worth of WEST materials and also met some interesting fellow boat owners.

There was a one-day course planned aimed specifically at wooden boat repairing but it was cancelled "due to lack of interest". I think they told me they needed about 12 participants to make it worth running. If 11 other forumites are interested we could perhaps revive it?

 

[bilbobaggins]

I'd certainly be interested in such a workshop....

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[Bejasus]

I sent swmbo last year when I couldn't make it. There is a hotel/restaurant in the town about 10 mins from the workshop. Can't remember the name. I will have a look. She really enjoyed the course and was the only female there.

 

[Bejasus]

I remember now, it was Berties, but check here for more.

 

[angelsson]

Is this a one day course, and if so can you let me know which day it is held on.
Many thanks

 

[Heigaro]

Yes, it's a one-day course - "The West Epoxy Workshop - Beginners' Course" on Thursday 25 January. Cost: £130.
Tel: 01794 521111
Web: www.wessex-resins.com
As Twisterowner says, you come home with the toolbox you made and a pack of West System products.
They had a series of days planned but I don't have any other info to hand.
Good Luck, Colin.

 

[Heigaro]

Thanks for the link, George. That gives me a few to look at.
And thanks for the feedback, Twisterowner.
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[Bejasus]

this is a difficult course to get on as they are limited. You have to call them and book your interest and they will get back to you someday if they have an opening.