Culture Archive
(May 2018)

1 May 2018

Felt creations have real resonance

When Cindy-Lou Thompson taught herself to needle felt she had no idea her creations would prove so popular with dog owners seeking a lasting memorial. Kate Chapman discovers how a pastime has turned into a business. Cindy_lou uses her talents to make miniature 3D sculptures of breeds including German Shepherds, Poodles, Terriers and many more, Read more…

Review of the reads – May 2018

Yusef Sayed’s review of the reads THE BOOKSHOP PENELOPE FITZGERALD The Lincoln born writer Penelope Fitzgerald was the daughter of Punch editor EV Knox and granddaughter of the bishop of Lincoln, Edward Hicks. After working for the BBC during the Second World War, Fitzgerald began her literary career at the untypically late age of 58. Read more…