A horology club formed in 2005 in West Essex with a workshop and offering instruction and help in clock and watch making and repair.
A group of enthusiasts established the Epping Forest Horology Club, EFHC, to provide facilities and instruction formerly offered by Epping Forest College in Loughton, Essex, following the closure of their practical horology classes.Facilities include specialist tools and equipment from the college and the weekly workshop sessions are suitable for those interested in the practical side of horology from expert enthusiasts to complete beginners.
The venture is supported by
The British Horological Institute
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
The club is an honorary member of The British Watch and Clock Makers Guild.
The information below was last updated in June 2008
CONTACT
Telephone 07941 379430
E-mail info@efhc.org.uk or click here
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FACILITIES
Epping Forest Horology Club (EFHC) has a 59 sq metre (640 sq ft) fully equipped workshop with 12 work benches, numerous lathes, 3 milling machines, 3 pillar drills, wheel cutting engine etc. and a wide range of hand and specialist tools. However we do recommend that members provide themselves with a basic toolkit and we can suggest a suitable starter kit.
LOCATION
-BY ROAD: The workshop is located near Epping in Essex (just North East of London, England) approximately 10 km (7 miles) from M25 Junction 26 or 8 km (5 miles) from M11 either Junction 7 (southbound) or Junction 5 (northbound)
-BY TRAIN: London Underground Central Line to Epping then take a taxi approximately 5km (3 miles)
ACTIVITIES
An instructor is present at the workshop sessions to provide help on any aspect of making or repairing clocks or watches. The format of each session is 'hands on' rather than formal lectures.
If you are taking the British Horological Institute Distance Learning Course we can work through the practical exercises and there should be time for additional practical tuition. Alternatively you may wish to learn on clocks or watches of your own that need attention.
Additional short duration courses of one, two or three days are organised on special topics, e.g. platform escapement overhaul, hand engraving, watchmakers' lathe work with hand gravers etc. These courses are open to members and are at substantially lower rates than others available.
PROGRAMME
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2.00pm to 6.00pm.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.30pm to 9.00pm
We have 12 workbenches so limit the number in each session to a maximum of 12.
Our 'year' is divided into three terms and now totals 40 weeks. The dates for the 2008/9 year are:-
Autumn Term
Start week commencing Monday 15th September 2008
Finish week ending Friday 19th December 2008
Spring Term
Start week commencing Monday 5th January 2009
Finish week ending Friday 3rd April 2009
Summer Term
Start week commencing Monday 20th April 2009
Finish week ending Friday 17th July 2009
The workshop is closed from mid July to mid September.
ACCESS
Potential members with disabilities are invited to contact the club to discuss their needs.
FEES
Session fees have been reduced his year by approximately 5%. This has been made possible by a steady increase in membership which has put us in a good financial position.
Membership Joining Fee £60 (this is a non refundable lifetime membership fee)
Afternoon Sessions £350 per year (Tuesday or Thursday)
Evening Sessions £220 per year (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fees will be reduced for those joining later for less than 3 terms
LINKS
We believe these websites may be helpful to others with similar interests to ourselves but we do not necessarily support all of the views expressed on them. The club cannot be held liable for any viruses somebody might pick up if they take the links.
The British Horological Institute The Professional Body for Horologists including a wealth of information available to members
The Antiquarian Horological Society Promotes the study of clocks and watches and the history of time measurement
The St Albans Clock Club A club for both amateur and professional clockmakers which organises monthly lectures and other activities.
The club is grateful to the following businesses for their assistance but the links are offered without intending any endorsement by the club.Clocks magazine The monthly magazine for clock collectors, repairers and makers worldwide
Robert B Loomes FBHIAntique clock restoration and repairs including painted dial restoration
Quicktest supply small tools and materials for the watch or clock maker or jeweller. They also have a link to the Uxbridge and Midlands Clock Fairs