village voice 70.pub - Dersingham Parish Council

That’s my business - Potter & Dibble
Potter & Dibble is my new store at 61 Manor Road,
Dersingham (PE31 6LH just at the foot of the hill from
Sandringham). Inside the bright and airy shop you will
find a wide range of fabulous products for the home and
garden, as well as gifts and accessories. A further
exciting development is the inclusion of a gallery area
with a selection of original artworks in a variety of media
available for purchase.
My first shop, opened after a long career doing just
about everything else but retail, was a cute little studio at
Creake Abbey. I had a really good time there, and it helped me discover what people wanted from
an independent outlet, but when the chance came to move in to No.61 I didn’t hesitate. It’s quite a
brave (or foolish) time to embark on a bigger shop, but I think people are always looking out for
quality and something different. Dersingham and the surrounding villages are well-served by the
existing local businesses, but I think Potter & Dibble will offer something extra.
I’ve always loved searching out quirky but useful things for the home and garden. The theme
will always be 'pretty and practical'. A lot of the products on sale are either recycled or recyclable,
many are made locally and all are from ethically sound sources. There will be some familiar
names on the shelves, but also some truly original pieces and some wonderful gift ideas for all the
family. I want everyone to feel that there's something at Potter & Dibble for them.
With much of the stock being made in-house or to order from small producers, there will always
be something new to discover inside, be it vintage fabrics for the picnic table, slate labels for the
garden or gorgeous pictures for the home. There are also some more indulgent treats such as lovely
toiletries, handbags from the Royal Horticultural Society, scarves and a superb range of greeting
cards.
Apart from being a fantastic space to work in, I am hoping that the location will prove popular
with villagers and visitors alike. There is on-street parking, and dogs and accompanied children are
very welcome, in fact my terrier x spaniel puppy is often on duty to meet and greet, or to act as
lookout in the window!
Since moving to Hunstanton eight years ago, I’ve been lucky enough to meet a lot of very
talented artists and ‘creative types’, and this has made me particularly keen to promote local artists
through the gallery. My opening exhibition is by a Holme-next-the-Sea painter, Wendy Long, who
has produced a series of six amazing pictures of sheep. With accurate images of newborn lambs
she brings a realism which is frequently
missing from such scenes. Supporting the
pictures are some very special pots thrown
by Tel Turnbull who has a very distinctive
style. Prices range from £40 for a print or
small pot, through to several hundreds for
the original.
Throughout the coming months there
will be various exhibitions - so look out
in local publications and the
website www.potteranddibble.com for
further information or email
hello@potteranddibble.com if you would
like to be included on the mailing list.□
Angela Meakin
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