Browsing category: Look who’s wearing

Tobias owns and runs Montpellier Clocks in Cheltenham. The company was established in 1958 and became a member of the British Antique Dealers’ Association in 1968.

He joined his grandfather, Burton Bass, in 1990 after graduating from the world renowned West Dean College. At the age of nineteen he was the youngest student at that time to be awarded a Distinction in the Conservation and Restoration of Antique Clocks. He feels privileged to have restored some of the world’s finest clocks and is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers.

Curtis is at the fore front of a new generation of jazz singers. With one of the most distinctive voices in music, Stigers pushes the boundaries of conventional jazz performers and is constantly increasing modern jazz standards.

His refusal to stand still, his consistent desire to grow and evolve musically has earned him admiration and recognition around the world.

We met up with Curtis and his band (Matthew Fries – piano, Keith Hall – drums and Cliff Schmitt – bass) on the UK leg of his tour at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre.

What a fantastic performance from the band and the shoes!

Nick qualified as a farrier in 1995 after a 5 year apprenticeship. He can be found in Brockhampton Gloucestershire.

On average a horse will need to be re shod every 6 weeks or so – luckily a pair of Herrings will last considerably longer!

Luther the horse and Nick are old friends, he also likes to be well shod! Nick’s Jack Russell Steve is his constant companion and thankfully he doesn’t chew shoes.

Colin qualified as a shoemaker in 1982 and then became a traditional cobbler. He now owns Grays Shoe Repairs in Cheltenham, a small family run business that can be found on the High Street.

Colin’s vast knowledge and experience of repairing shoes enabled him to win the ‘Punch Shoe Repairer of the Year’ for 3 consecutive years from 1999 – and he was then asked not to enter, to let someone else try and win!

He estimates that Grays would repair approximately 10,000 shoes a year!

Ben’s passion for falconry began at the age of 16 when he acquired his first bird, a kestrel, now he is one of the UK’s leading falconers.

In the early 1980s Ben began to make falconry equipment full time and has perfected new techniques and designs particularly in hood and glove making. These products are sold from his website and dispatched all over the world.

If you have ever wanted to learn how to become a falconer Ben also runs a range of courses.