It was my Dad's birthday recently; here is a picture of him with his brother and sister a good few years ago. He is the boy in the middle with his socks falling down!
My Dad (second from right)
So, as usual, the question "what do we get him" arose. Well, over the last few years he has been growing various different types of willow, as he enjoys watching them grow.
Willows in the distance.
A few months ago, my brother Andrew and his son Jack decided to have a go at basket making. A very good attempt I think!
My nephew Jack and his basket.
A few months later at a craft fair I chatted to local basket maker Jenny Crisp who agreed to make my Dad a basket using his own willows. He was very surprised and delighted to see the full circle from field to basket!
Basket made by Jenny Crisp.