Blacksmiths

2025 Results

NBCC- Live Forging Champion – Sam Rees Wilde
NBCC – Reserve Live Forging Champion – Sam Bailey
(The 90 minute competition was ‘something for a 16 Century fireplace’)

STUDENT/APPRENTICE LIVE FORGING
(same competition as above)
1st – Nicolas Gonzalez
2nd – Nel
3rd – Henry Bircham

ARTISTIC CLASS
1st – Ollie Drezit – Star Statue
2nd – Ollie Brampston – Anchor
3rd – Simon Hall – Lamp

NBCC – Static Champion – Richard Bent – Window Grille
NBCC – Reserve Static Champion – Steve Wilson – Clockwork Spit Jack

INDOOR CLASS
1st – Steve Wilson – Clockwork Spit Jack
2nd – Simon Hall – Trivet
3rd – Richard Bent – Large Mirror

OUTDOOR CLASS
1st – Richard Bent – Window Grille
2nd- Simon Hall – Balustrade section
3rd – Adam Greenwell – Hanging Basket

PEOPLES CHOICE
(The public vote for their favourite piece)
1st – Toby Smith – Bird Cage
2nd – Ollie Brampston- Anchor
3rd – Candle Holder

NBCC refers to ‘National Blacksmiths Competition Committee’ which is sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Blacksmith’s

We hold a qualifying show for the NBCC Blacksmith of the year competition at our yearly North Somerset Show.

We are also a qualifer for the Frank Day trophy for Student/Apprentice Blacksmiths.

Entries open to all.

Classes:
Indoor
Outdoor
Artistic
Live: Open – An item of Ironwork associated with a 16 Century Fireplace’ for example a Rush Lamp,
Trammel Hook, Trivet, Chimney Crane, Pipe Cleaner or anything of the Smiths
Choosing.

All competitors to bring their own materials, tools, safety equipment; no special tools are required.
Time allowed 1 hour 30 minutes, including clean up time.
Time will start when the metal is placed in the fire.

Starting time to be arranged by the Steward on the day of the Show

Live: Student/Apprentice – An item of Ironwork associated with a 16 Century Fireplace’ for example a Rush Lamp, Trammel Hook, Trivet, Chimney Crane, Pipe Cleaner or anything of the Smiths Choosing.

See the Schedule for all information.