Coniston Stonecraft An Interview with Brendan Donnelly By Sarah Ridgway This week we spoke to Brendan Donnelly from Coniston Stonecraft in the Lake District who expertly hand-make products from the locally quarried slate inspired by the stunning surroundings.
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he business felt the impact of the pandemic as medal making for the local fell runs and hospitality, their biggest clients ceased to operate. Instead, they adapted to bounce back stronger than ever. The team has since grown to include two apprentices and recently won an inCumbria Business Award for the Best New Business of the Year.
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