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Sat, 29 Aug 2026

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future

"We don't want to give up, we want to keep making this work," say the owners.

* Business costs have "doubled" since moving to new location on Lower High Street in Cheltenham.
* Founders Siobhan Westmacott, Samantha Potter, and Zarina Ismail are fighting to keep the shop alive with a crowdfunder aiming to raise £5,000.
* The money will cover overheads, restock shelves, and give the business "breathing room" while sales continue to build.
* The shop, known for its Make & Mingle sessions and charity events, has been hit by rising costs despite growing popularity.
* The owners say they are personally financing the business and working other jobs to keep it afloat.
* A pending charity application is expected to take several months to process.