{"id":1375,"date":"2016-03-08T15:51:39","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T15:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slbbhi.co.uk\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2019-04-23T18:30:03","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T17:30:03","slug":"open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slbbhi.co.uk\/?p=1375","title":{"rendered":"2016 April Open day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday 9th April 2016. 10am until 4pm at\u00a0Soper Hall<\/a>, Caterham<\/h2>\n

A unique opportunity to view demonstrations of the skills used in clock and watch making and to participate in several projects. Expert advice on related careers and courses.<\/h3>\n

Maybe you will be encouraged to join!<\/h3>\n

All ages welcome. Free entry. Free refreshments.<\/h3>\n

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Exhibits<\/strong>
\nRead about the history and importance of time measurement. View a selection of antique tools used in making clocks and watches.
\nClocks and models built by BHI members.<\/p>\n

Demonstrations<\/strong>
\nCleaning, polishing, silvering a two pence piece
\nMake a keyring or spinning top from a two pence piece.
\nWorking on the watchmakers lathe \u2013 balance staff turning.
\nHand tools \u2013 piercing saw and files.
\nEngine Turning interactive demonstration.
\nClockwork wheel cutting<\/p>\n

Courses and Careers<\/strong>
\nWork from the local evening classes and workshop.
\nBHI short courses.
\nWest Dean College \u2013 conservation of clocks.
\nBritish School of Watchmaking
\nBirmingham City University \u2013 Horology BA (Hons).
\nThe Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.
\nCharles Frodsham and Co Ltd.<\/p>\n

For Sale<\/strong>
\nSelection of coffee table books for sale.
\nH S Walsh horology supplies \u2013 tools and clock parts \u2013 assemble a clock from available parts (from \u00a35)<\/p>\n

Refreshments<\/strong>
\nPop-in for complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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