Some of the wonderful ceramics on display

Artforms included ceramics, calligraphy, needlework, tapestry, music, modelling and carpentry and the standard really was exceptional. Over 40 individual villagers displayed their works.

"There is so much talent in the village" said Louise, "I wanted everyone to be able to see it".

DEBRA UK

The WI provided tea and lunches throughout the day to keep visitors refreshed and, as well as providing a shop window for the village's talents, the event also raised a welcome £95 for charity, the main beneficiary of which will be DEBRA UK, the national charity working on behalf of people with the genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).

Louise hopes to run another Art & Craft day in 2004.

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