Why I . . . do woodworking
Consultant anaesthetist Robert Loveridge talks to Kathy Oxtoby about the escapism and creativity of woodworking and the items he treasures A handcrafted cocktail cabinet takes pride of place in consultant anaesthetist Robert Loveridge’s front room—the perfect fusion of wood and his work. “I made it from a mid-twentieth century anaesthetic machine, and built a wooden cabinet underneath,” says Loveridge, who works at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. It’s his favourite piece so far, embodying his love of woodworking and his chosen medical specialty. There are many pieces to choose from. ...