Craft Focus - October/November 2020 (Issue 81)

8 Ben Moseby joins Crafter’s TV Crafter’s TV, owned by Crafter’s Companion, is welcoming a new lead presenter to its channel. Ben Moseby will join presenters Joe Remblance and Derek Marks on the crafting platform. His new role will involve working alongside the channel’s craft experts, supporting them through the shows, helping to display the products on offer and interacting with viewers through social media. Ben brings a wealth of experience to his new position. He began a career in radio presenting in 2003 and has since worked as a DJ at various stations across the country. His interviewees include Take That, Hugh Jackman and Darcy Bussell, among many others. Most recently, Ben worked at Create and Craft, as one of the TV shopping channel’s lead presenters. In his spare time, Ben is a keen runner and has participated in the London Marathon for the Make A Wish Foundation. He has also broken a World Record, has performed in eight professional pantomimes and runs a local cricket team. Ben, who currently lives in Aylesbury with his wife, Laura, and two children, said: “I am delighted to join Crafter’s Companion. I had the pleasure of working with Sara and lots of her team at Create and Craft. I always enjoyed the shows, so when Sara asked me if I would like to join the team, I jumped at the chance. Who wouldn’t want to have a Dragon as their boss? “I’m most looking forward to getting to know the team and our viewers. It’s fantastic how interactive the channel is and I’m excited to learn and be inspired by everything the team will be doing during the shows.” “When it comes to craft, I love trying new things. Recently, I have been making cards with my daughter Daisy, who also loves having a go at all things crafty!” Sara Davies, founder and creative director of Crafter’s Companion, said: “Lots of our viewers will be familiar with Ben and those that don’t will love getting to know him. He has such an infectious personality; he’s a joy to work with and he has so much to bring to the Crafter’s TV team. I’m thrilled that he has chosen to join us at such an exciting time!” A look back on Photocentric’s Covid-19 journey The year 2020 has certainly not been the year anyone expected. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected businesses and individuals in ways no one could predict, and yet, despite continual challenges Photocentric has remained operational throughout. The company pulled out all the stops as a team to make that happen. There have been a series of internal challenges, including implementing new social distancing guidelines within a production setting, plus a range of external challenges, such as successfully securing products from long term suppliers throughout lockdown, and the sheer determination of the workforce made it possible. While the company’s craft business swiftly adapted to maintain manufacturing levels to fulfil the continuing needs of its loyal customers, the 3D printing business completely transformed overnight. After winning a prestigious contract to supply the NHS with 7.7 million face shields, Photocentric created a large-scale print farm hosting 45 of its LC Magna printers to produce more than 50,000 3D printed parts per day. As things begin to settle down, the team are reflecting on this journey and feeling proud of their achievements, whilst looking forward to new challenges in the future. If you’re planning a new project please get in touch with Photocentric’s Craft team to discuss it in more detail or visit the website https://photocentricgroup.com/ Craft Focus winner! Congratulations to Jackie Reader of Two Cats Crafts in Suffolk! Jackie has won a bundle of needle-felting kits from The Crafty Kit Company to stock in her shop! The competition was held in the June/July issue of Craft Focus and ran throughout July and August.

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