Page 45 - Real Rochdale Issue 13 Spring 2022

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• Artisan Crafts • Northern Pie Company Albert Mill is a wonderland cornucopia of people repairs at North West Woodwind Repair, an
All about woodworking skills. A range of pies and pasties, plus catering pies and businesses offering arts, crafts, shopping eco-friendly refill shop on the ground floor at
for any occasion. and leisure experiences. Tarn Replenished, which is transforming its
• Avocet Upholstery upper level into a community craft workshop
Avocet makes fabric/leather interiors for • North West Woodwind Repair The former clothing mill in Milnrow centre is and studio for the public – think pottery classes,
motorhomes, caravans and barges, etc. High standard repairs from tiny adjustments to bustling with a thriving community of candle making and hobbies of a similar ilk.
overhauls. Brass repairs also undertaken. independents, providing everything from virtual
• Best Buy Bathrooms reality experiences photoshoots to glass-making Children and adults of all ages can immerse
Large selection of bathrooms on display in • Photography By Karl workshops and tabletop Warhammer gaming themselves in a virtual reality setting of their
one of the ground floor units. Professional but relaxed multi award-winning and model painting. choosing – or the bar! – at Grid VR, which
portrait & wedding photographer. provides both walk-in sessions and private
• CrafT’s A hugely successful open day last summer saw bookings just round the corner from LOUD
Four friends pooling talents and creating • Ranger Motorhomes hundreds explore the mill, enjoying crafting Studios, which offers dancing, fitness and a
unique pieces, plus community workshops. Motorhome/campervan hire; two and four- taster sessions; seeing planned courses, classes children’s play area.
berth full spec vehicles to hire for all occasions. and workshops; and following a butterfly trail
• Dafox Designs around all the businesses to win fabulous prizes. Monthly craft workshops and a regular crochet
Creative design and printing services to • Tarn Candles workshop run at Yarn Barn, which also hosts
enhance your corporate image. Hand-poured soy wax candles, melts and reed And for 2022, the independents are planning frequent knit and natter groups. Fused glass
diffusers with essential oils and reusable tins. even more open days and craft fairs – workshops and glass bead making for every
• Esmae Lewis although at the time of print, these are yet to level take place at Glassy Birds.
Designer inspired home fragrances and • Tarn Replenished be determined.
personalised gifts for all occasions. Eco refills of household products, toiletries and For more information about the businesses
skincare; local honey, coffee and more. Some of the quirkier and more unusual and open days, please visit the Facebook group
• Glassy Birds businesses include professional instrument Albert Mill – Arts, Crafts & Leisure.
Fused glass workshops for all abilities, plus • Village Treasures
bead making and other glass related crafts. Extra space for one of the village’s charity shops
to help organise stock.
• Grid VR
Gaming of the future… become immersed in • War Office Games Supplies
the game with three unique experiences. Stocks a wide range of games, plus gaming
tables for you to bring your armies to battle.
• Loud Studio
Dance, fitness workouts, pilates, drama, • Yarn Barn
street dance, mother and baby sessions, Wool and yarn shop with a wonderful selection
with a soft play area.
of yarns, patterns and knitting notions.
• Maggie Jones Creativity Corner
Creative workshops, classes in making
jewellery and sewing skills. Photos: Photography by Karl