A member of the Wee County Crafters is celebrating his success at this year’s British Bird Carving Championships.
Martyn Bacon, 69, took part in the British Bird Carving Championships of the British Decoy and Wildfowl Carving Association in Derbyshire.
He was awarded a gold in the intermediate class for his carving of jackdaws on a chimney pot, and was also awarded best intermediate carving, receiving the Jorvick Trophy.
His carving of a dipper also received a gold award in the Intermediate class, while his fish carving won first place in an open category and was awarded the Steve Tohler Fish Carving Shield.
Speaking to the Advertiser about how he got involved with the Crafters, Martyn said: “I saw an advert for them and I went over and had a look around, it's a great facility.
“I started about five years ago as a novice.
“So, the last two years, I've won the best intermediate carver and this year, I won that, and then the fish carving champion entry.
“Next year, I've got to enter into the advanced carver section.”
Martyn’s carving of a male pintail duck won second place in the open category for best head carving.
He previously enjoyed success at the championships back in 2023, having brought home a bronze, silver and gold medal for his carvings.
Martyn has already started work on two pieces for next year’s championships.
The Wee County Crafters meet in Alva and have a large workshop and flexible space for crafters.
John Mcpake from the Wee County Crafters commented: “Martyn is a great asset to the Club and we are all pleased with his recent achievements.”
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