There are many people across the world with knowledge and skill in a wide range of traditional crafts, but the fast paced life that so many lead often leaves little time to practice and trade in these skills as was once possible. We want to celebrate these crafts and skills to keep them alive and help people find out about new ways of spending their spare time to create beautiful and valuable items for their homes and gardens.
Crafts and Skills
Stella Artois To Fund Hedgelaying In The UK
Master Brewers, Stella Artois have teamed up with the Tree Council to fund traditional hedgelaying throughout the UK.
Make Do and Mend - The Key To Surviving The Recession
Make do and mend, one of the major policies employed during the war, is being hailed as a key way of making it easier to survive the recession.
Crafty Hurdle Making on New Series Countrywise
Last night a new series, Countrywise, launched on ITV showcasing what "makes Britain tick". The programme, the first in a 36 episode series, focuses on different aspects of the Great British Countryside and is presented by Paul Heiney.
Alpacas - The Multipurpose Member of the Family
For a few years now alpacas have been increasing in popularity, mainly because of their sought-after fleeces which are much softer than sheeps wool, and you have to admit, they are beautiful looking animals to have around too.
What a Cracker! Get Crafty with the Kids this Christmas
It's that time of year when the days whiz by and before you know it, Christmas is upon us again. Well we've got a super way to cross one of those Xmas essentials off the list, and you can save some pennies, do some recycling, and occupy the kids all in one by making your own environmentally friendly Christmas Crackers.
Old duvet covers can make excellent covers for pet cushions, and one duvet cover can easily make two or more covers depending on the size of your pet. Fill with an old folded up duvet, pillows or cushion inners.