'I simply adore it here' - Dame Joanna Lumley showers praise on Stroud during vintage market opening Saturday, April 25, 2026 joannalumley vintage stroud fashion cotswolds marketplace shopping culture artisans retro Dame Joanna Lumley paid her first-ever visit to Stroud this week to officially open the Home of Vintage marketplace at the Five Valleys Shopping Centre—and the iconic actress couldn’t have been more enchanted by the charming … Read More
Cathedral Stones Auctioned to Support 14th-Century Cloister Restoration Saturday, August 30, 2025 gloucester cathedral stones auction carving restoration cloister heritage medieval artisans Historic craftsmanship meets noble purpose as intricately carved stones from Gloucester Cathedral go under the hammer to fund the restoration of its 14th-century cloister. These unique pieces were created live during the … Read More
The Repair Shop's Dominic Chinea Reveals Plans to Leave BBC Show Alongside Colleague Tuesday, August 5, 2025 repairshop dominicchinea metalwork bbc television craftsmanship careerchange departure artisans restoration Dominic Chinea, renowned for his expert metalwork on the acclaimed BBC series The Repair Shop, recently opened up about a significant change in his career. Known for restoring cherished heirlooms and treasured items, Chinea … Read More
Orchard Street Market at Gloucester Quays Thursday, May 1, 2025 market gloucester quays south-west traders local produce crafts artisans weekend dates The Orchard Street Market at Gloucester Quays is a beloved destination for market enthusiasts, featuring dozens of stalls offering a diverse array of locally produced goods from Gloucestershire and the South-West. The market, … Read More