Useful 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 - The fencing division of W L West & Sons Ltd
South East Wood Fuels Ltd 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.
Business Links
Midhurst Engineering - Our local motor engineers and recovery agents. They also have a training division, this covers forklift training and training for the vehicle recovery industry.
Alliance Cleaning - Our chosen office cleaning company.
Timber Trade Federation - The leading trade body representing the timber industry, of which we are member. We undertake risk assesments of our 'uncertified' stock and have attained qualification under the TTF's Responsible Purchasing Policy - click the 'Link Button' to see more detail.
Hants & Dorset Timber Trade Association - Our local timber association (affiliated to the Timber Trade Federation) 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 flooring industry's association.
wood. forgood - An industry sponsored organisation which promotes the use of wood.
Forestry Commision - The government department responsible for protection and expansion of Great Britain's 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
Building Research Establishment
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.
Timber Decking Association - The trade association for the timber decking industry. A good resource for ideas and do's and dont's for installing decking.
SMAS Ltd Safety Management Advisory Service - We are certified members of this scheme. It gives clients reassurance that W.L.West & Sons Ltd have a robust Health & Safety management scheme. Our certificate number is 14435. For a copy of our certificate press the 'download' now button.
Constructionline - UK Register of Pre-qualified Construction Services
CHAS - The Contractors Heath & SafetyAssessment Scheme
NHBC SAFEMARK - National House Building Council's Health & Safety Competence Assessment Scheme
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.
Suppliers
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.
Progressive Solutions - Software suppliers for the timber and trade suppliers
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.
Chestnut Products - Wood Finishes
Liberon - 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 & Charity Links
Macmillan Cancer Relief - W.L.West & Sons Ltd preferred charity
Heyshott Bonfire - Our local bonfire and firework event.
Education & Courses
Chichester College of Arts, Science and Technology - The local college with couses 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.
South Coast Roof Training - Offers courses on all types of roofing. They work with several of our colleges in the south east.
Local Sites
Lodsworth Village Hall - This is a great local venue for functions. Having supported this venue from the build, we would recommend it for your functions.
- Our local village shop.
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.
Local Bed & Breakfast - If you require accomodation for the area please visit the tourist information sites for Midhurst and Petworth. We are located halfway between the two towns.
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