How long have you lived in the area?
26 years.
What do you do for a living?
I make noofies, which are little figurines. I used to have a shop across the road, but I opened up here two weeks ago. I used to have a whole shop of just noofies. I still make them but now just fairy versions, not all the animals which I used to make.
Can you tell me a bit more about noofies?
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They're little handmade figurines I've been making for about the last 30 years. They’re made of polymer clay. I make them here behind the counter and then I cook them in the toaster oven out of the back. Half an hour later, I pop them out on the shelf.
What do you like about the area?
I love the atmosphere. The energy that this area puts out is amazing compared to the city. There’s nothing wrong with the city, but this area’s definitely got something special. I just love its uniqueness.
Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?
I would take them to secret little fairy forests that I know.
Is there anything you would change about the area?
I wouldn't change anything about the area, but I would open up people's eyes to the beauty around.
Do you have any ambitions for the future?
Because I've only just opened this shop, I really want to make this a haven, a little sanctuary people can come into and not be in the real world for a little while. From the noofie point of view, I'm in the process of making kits so people can make their own which gives them a creative outlet.
