The Overgate Panel
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Due to the fact that the Overgate Hospice has expanded over the years, the original panel has had to be modified to allow it to be housed in a different location. The 138 degree angle had to be removed to allow the panel to be mounted on a straight wall.
Halifax Bank of Scotland and the Victoria Theatre carving were repositioned.
With the new Extension opening in August 2026 the panel was again moved to a different location and the the layout of the carvings were repositioned.
With the new Extension opening in August 2026 the panel was again moved to a different location and the the layout of the carvings were repositioned.
Halifax Bank of Scotland and the Victoria Theatre
were removed to be displayed as stand alone carvings in different areas of the Hospice.
Ten species of trees were felled in the grounds of the Hospice.
Ten species of trees were felled in the grounds of the Hospice.
The smaller sections of trees were removed from the main trunks to be distributed to club members.
The smaller sections of trees were removed from the main trunks to be distributed to club members.
The main trunks from the felled trees were transported to British Hardwoods to be sawn, stored and allowed to dry.
Overgate timber stored at the British Hardwoods Depo, Cross Hills, Keighley and allowed to dry naturally.
Once dried, the timber was ready to be distributed to members of the West Riding Woodcarvers supplied in three or four inch thicknesses.
Members of the WRWA with the appropriate equipment produced blanks to be distributed to fellow members to be turned or carved.
This large section of timber is a unique section of Monkey Puzzle tree, showing the unusual spoked formation of branches.
Many of the smaller sections of timber where used to produce decorative fruit shapes such as Apples, Pears and Bananas.
Christmas Decorations, carved hearts and a variety of key fobs were also on sale.
Christmas Decorations, carved hearts and a variety of key fobs were also on sale.
The spalted pieces of fruit are a popular choice on sale in the shop, located in the main building
The spalted pieces of fruit are a popular choice on sale in the shop, located in the main building
The collection of artefacts were displayed in these amazing meeting rooms to the rear of the Hospice.
Artifacts on display ready for the first visitors to arrive in small groups, as the were shown round by guides during the several Open Days.
Artifacts of all shapes and sizes carved and turned by members of the WRWA.
Artifacts of all shapes and sizes carved and turned by members of the WRWA.
Bowls, Vases, Garden Ornaments, Lamps and Fruit all with unique Spalted figuring.
Bowls, Vases, Garden Ornaments, Lamps and Fruit all with unique Spalted figuring.
A massive thank you to the West Riding woodcarver’s Association who have raised a staggering £7,649.50 from the items they have lovingly crafted from the trees that were taken down in the hospice grounds to make way for our new Inpatient unit!
We really appreciate their time and dedication.
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