A group of woodturners, who have been working hard creating wig stands, have now handed them over.

The 'Living With and Beyond Cancer Service', provided by Cumbria CVS, was delighted to be handed the wig stands made by the members of The Border Wood Turners at their AGM at Brampton Community Centre on Sunday, May 15.

During their meeting, Ian Foster, president of the Border Wood Turners, said: "It has been a pleasure to be able to make something for the benefit of others.

"We hope to be able to continue to make more wig stands in the future. 

"The Border Wood Turners' club is a welcoming group and is happy to provide expertise and advice to anyone who would like to try woodturning."

The idea of making wig stands came after Ian Foster saw an article about a woodturning club in the south of England doing wig stands and thought it would be something worthwhile for them to do.

He collected some scrap wood from a building site and recycled it into pieces that could be turned into wig stands.

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Each one is made by a different person, so each one is unique, and it is hoped that they will be appreciated and useful to those who need them.

Jane Macfarlane, who received the wig stands on behalf of the 'Living With and Beyond Cancer' coordinator service said: "The wig stands are all beautiful and each one is unique.

"I know that this generous offer will be appreciated by many ladies who have suffered hair loss as a result of their cancer and its treatment.

"It is so heart arming knowing that so much caring and thought has gone into making the stands."

The stands are offered free of charge to anyone living in North Cumbria.

For those who would like to receive one, contact Jane Macfarlane at Cumbria CVS via email at info@cumbriacvs.org.uk or phone at 01768 800350.

If you are interested in trying woodturning, visit the club’s website by clicking here.

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