ARTS and crafts entrepreneurs from East Lancashire are preparing to put their wares on display in a major 'shopwindow'.

The North West Gift Exhibition being staged at the Norbreck Castle in Blackpool next month brings together dozens of small enterprises.

Lime Hall Ceramics of Nelson is one of the firms which will be at the show which starts on January 30.

The firm, run by Sarah Dawes and Janine Hartley specialises in ceramic tableware.

Range include one of bone china tableware decorated with designs based on images of North West towns, a new children's collection and one themed on Africa collection.

Although the business has only been going for nine months it already supplies more than 35 retailers and galleries in the north.

It is now trying to secure export orders.

The firm is one of 20 helped by the Price's Trust which have stands at the exhibition.

"This type of event creates excellent opportunities for both new and well established businesses," said Jim Lawrenson of the Prince's Trust.

Further details on the show are available from Mike Anderson on 01934 733456.

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