blackartists on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/blackartists/Recent content in blackartists on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 10:59:21 +0000The Repair Shop Guest Breaks Down Honouring Late Mother’s Final Wish with Ballet Shoe Restorationhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/the-repair-shop-guest-breaks-down-honouring-late-mothers-final-wish-with-ballet-shoe-restoration/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:59:21 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/the-repair-shop-guest-breaks-down-honouring-late-mothers-final-wish-with-ballet-shoe-restoration/On a recent episode of BBC’s beloved show The Repair Shop, emotion took centre stage when guest Julie Felix watched her treasured pointe shoes be lovingly restored. Felix, a London-born dancer of Caribbean heritage, entrusted the expert craftsmen with the ballet shoes she wore during her debut professional solo performance nearly 40 years ago. Reflecting on her journey, Felix paid tribute to her late mother, who was her biggest supporter through many challenges.