There really is an alternative to travelling more than a hundred miles to Metro Centre to face a bewildering choice of mass produced objects that may prove identical to what someone else has already bought the cherished object of your generosity. Step into Lowes Court Gallery and you will find an interesting choice of unique items hand produced by local artists and craftsmen.
Barbara Moulton shows her own individual style of handbags. Rachel Erwig offers high quality knit-ware, including baby jackets, children’s socks and mittens. For seasonal Christmas stockings and beaded hangings, look at Madeline Warren’s range before taking that long coach journey. Wooden Wonders by Steve Tomkinson include an impressive range of wooden clocks and coasters. If you are looking for jewellery look at Jane Haywood’s selection, while Graham Glyn offers a fascinating range of ceramics. Our photo shows Anthony Payne, author of the poem we publish above, admiring a lovely range of scarves, table, mats and scarves, the work of Steve Wilson who last month led a half term workshop on felt-making at the Market Hall.