Durham Stick Makers carve path for growth

Durham Stick Makers’ secretary Michael Timmins with Kate Culverhouse, of the Banks Group

A County Durham heritage craft group is set to expand its activities after securing funding to invest in specialist equipment and support future growth.

Durham Stick Makers, a community group dedicated to preserving the traditional craft of making walking sticks, canes and shepherds’ crooks, has received a four-figure grant to boost its capacity. 

The £1836 award from the Banks Community Fund has enabled the group to purchase three new preparation frames, allowing more members to work at the same time.

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