W.L. West & Sons Ltd - Links
We have selected a few sites that we feel you maybe interested in. Click on the name to go to their site.

 PRO Fencing - A wholey owned subsidiary of W.L.West & Sons Ltd, specialising in all types of fencing.

 

 South East Wood Fuels is a group of like minded businessmen, landowners and managers, engineering consultants and chipping experts who have come together with the aim of ensuring supply of woodchip and pellets for environmentally sound heat production.

Associations & Organisations

   Timber Trade Federation - The leading trade body representing the timber industry, of which we are members.

 

  Forest Stewardship Council - is an International non-government organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the worlds forests.

 

 Contract Flooring Association - is the flooing industry's association.

 

  wood. forgood - An industry sponsored organsiation which promotes the use of wood.

 

  Forests Forever - Also sponsored by industry, a campaign for the use of wood.

 

   Forestry Commision - The government department responsible for protection and expansion of Great Britains forests and woodlands.

 

   The Fencing Contractors Association - A trade association specifically for the fencing side of our industry, we are members.

 

 

  The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes. The is a NGO which promotes sustainability in the timber and related industries.

 

  The Guild of Master Craftsmen

 

  TRADA - The Timber Research and Development Association

 

   American Hardwood Export Council - The leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry.

 

 National Hardwood Lumber Association of America. Trade association who founded a uniform system of grading rules in 1898.

 

 

   Woodnet - Is a web and paper based information service for anyone interested in wood.

 

 

Woodworking Sites

 

 

  Association of Woodturners of Great Britain

 

  Register of Professional Turners

 

  The British Woodcarvers Association  

  

   Forest of Bere Woodturners Association - based in Hampshire this group meets on the 3rd Weds of each month in Bedhampton - see link for full details.

 

 Hampshire Woodturners Association - Another Hampshire group who meet in Eastleigh.

 

 Solent Guild of Woodcarvers & Sculptors - A guild of people interested in all types of Carving, Whittling and Sculpting.

 

 Surrey Association of Woodturners meet on the second Friday of each month at the Mytchett Centre, Mytchett.

 

 Sussex Woodcraft Society was formed in 1985 for the people of East and West Sussex who have an interest in any woodworking activity, or derive pleasure from wood crafted objects.

 

 

 Record Power - Suppliers of Woodworking Machinery to the Professional and DIY market. We are now stockists of this brand, and can get most items in the catalogue very quickly.

 The Woodshop.biz - UK timber consultancy and website directory providing a “shop window” on the wood products industry through which specifiers and users can gain access to quality wood products.

   Timeless Timber - We are agents for the Timeless Timber range of decking and balustrading. This site gives you all the instructions you require to construct your own deck.  

  Chestnut Products - Wood Finishes

   Mylands - Wood finishes  

  Crown Hand Tools Ltd - A family owned supplier of hand tools, based in the heart of the traditional British steel industry - Sheffield.

 

  Robert Sorby - Specialist manufacturer of wood

working tools

 

  Ashley Iles - Suppliers of carving and Turning Tools

 

Sponsorship Links

 

 Macmillan Rother Raft Race - An annual charity raft race sponsored by W.L.West & Sons Ltd - click here for details of the 25th Event

 

  Macmillan Cancer Relief - W.L.West & Sons Ltd preferred charity

 

 

Education & Courses

  Chichester College of Arts, Science and Technology - The local college with couses for the timber industry.

 

  Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College - Another education establishment with renowned courses for the timber industry.

 

  Weald & Downland Open Air Museum - A unique museum specialising in historic buildings. W.L.West & Sons Ltd have had involvement with this museum since its inception, the new Gridshell building is well worth a visit..

 

  West Dean College - A Renowned centre for specialist study.  

 

 The Windsor Workshop - Another friend of ours who makes the most superb Windsor chairs. James Mursell also runs a range of courses in Windsor Chair making.

 

 Central Sussex College (formerly Crawley College) - A local college offering wood based courses including furniture making

 

Local Sites

 

   Farm Fresh Express - This company is a friend of ours, providing produce from local farms direct to your door. Everything from bread to beef. Order online and wait for the best produce ever to arrive on your doorstep.

 

 Lodsworth Village Hall - This is a great local venue for functions. Having supported this venue from the build, we would recomend it for your functions.

  

 

  Midhurst Chamber of Commerce 

 

  Midhurst Pages - This web site is a good information base for the Midhurst area. Run by a local company - Violet Designs as a service to the community.