From The Workbench
I send A LOT of my items to America, but there are few things more special to me than receiving orders from people who live right here in Gloucestershire. So, with that in mind, it got me thinking about other local businesses: crafts people, those with an eye for good things, and just the down-right talented. Who will I be purchasing from this year? I’m not sure yet, I’m one of those un-organised types that tends to do all my shopping at the last minute. But, I do want to share with you a few businesses and people whose items, businesses and talents have caught my eye lately and piqued my interest.
The Summer holidays are here. Days filled with sunshine, trips to the seaside, bed-times relaxed, precious memories made and ice creams consumed. New school uniforms will be snapped up, pencils sharpened, pens tested with scribbles here and there, feet measured up and crisp new diaries bought.
Wedding season is upon us and this one shall always be remembered as the one that was right royally kicked off by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
No doubt Harry will be suited and booted, but one of the great things about weddings these days is that more and more people are breaking with tradition. Not every girl wants the big meringue dress, or even to wear white, and not every guy wants tops and tails, or even a suit.
Right at the end of February, I had my very first experience of teaching! The New Brewery Arts centre in Cirencester asked me to lead a leathercraft workshop and so five people signed up to make their own belt – in a day!
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Once a year, people from here, there and everywhere, descend upon Cheltenham for race week: Four days of horseracing, studying the form, betting, winning, losing, cheering, eating, drinking and partying.
Being based in Cheltenham, The Festival is talked about a lot in our house, so I thought I’d share some of my tips for a great (and hopefully lucky) day at the races.
