Hidden craftsman: Orthopaedic nurses

I was lucky enought to observe a plastering induction up at the medical school. The craftmanship of this process was intriguing, esspecially when we want local skills can be translated into product fabrication.

One of the interesting paralelles between this process and key cutting is the pace which outputs are produced. Could this help establish a criteria of what other hidden resources could be select for this approach.

Hidden craftsman: Key cutting

Key cutting is a skill and process which is available in nearly all towns in Britain. When considering what untapped resources that could be used to fabricate products locally, this is surely one that could be exploited. Notice the speed of the process and the potential volumes of output this could mean.

Keyman Key Cutting Training from RaceRecall.com on Vimeo.

Lewes - Harveys brewery, potential manufacturer?

Here is a video summarising the brewing process at Harvey's brewery in Lewes. Could this be a potential manufacturing process be used in conjunction with local materials to produce goods for Lewes's 'Product farmers market'?

Twickenham farmers' market

Here a few pictures from my visit to the farmers market in Twickenham, Greater London in July. Interesting to note the direct dialog between producers and consumers. As well as the criteria and rules for all producers to adhere who wish to sell at the market.

Defining a farmers market

Here are the 'abridged rules' set by Certified Farmers' market (FARMA) to for recognised markets to adhere to. Here are a couple of relevant extracts, which could apply to my research:

'There are two types of local definition that FARMA recognises:

Local as a radius

* Local is a defined as a radius from the market. A definition of 30 miles is ideal, up to 50 miles is acceptable for larger cities and coastal or remote towns and villages.

Local as a county boundary

* The definition of local may also be a county boundary or other geographic boundary such as a National park that is similar in size to the radius option.'

'The prime aim of the market must be to develop a vibrant environment where consumers and producers are brought together'

Chorley - slate

Cumbria rich slate deposits make it a prime choice of material to help define the resources in the region Chorley sit in.

This link details further the history and availability slate in Cumbria.

Loughborough - Knitting

Here is a video of the traditional manufacturing process of knitting used in the east midlands.