How a cultural festival in a small town sparked a multimillion‑pound revival for local artisans
When I first arrived in the small market town of Wrenton two summers ago, I expected quaint streets, local pubs and the occasional artisan stall. What I didn’t expect was to witness, up close, how a three‑day cultural festival could catalyse a multimillion‑pound revival for a whole community of makers, growers and creative entrepreneurs.How did a modest festival grow into an economic engine?Wrenton’s Summer Makers Festival began as a...