Buying my shop in Sandwich.
30 December, 2025 – 1:06 pmI am still planning on buying the building that I currently run my business from.
This would make my idea to get involved in the training of the next generation of stonemasons one step closer to happening, as you know I already have small groups visit my shop to do activities and I go to outside event to run my stone carving activities.
I have a lot of interesting commissions on the go at the moment and these keep me busy and make sure my business continues to blossom.
I currently have an 8mth commission list, one is to carve a portrait and will take me roughly 4 months.
I love being back in Sandwich, people see my shop, come in and alot of them come back to commission or buy something. I support charitable trusts with the sale of some of my creations, so having a shop front is important for me but also for others. I also love to talk to people to explain to them about my projects, the types of stone that I use, places to visit and other things to see in the area,
I understand if you are asking why should you help me?
If you know me and have talked to me, then I hope that you understand me.
I’m not just a business, I have the opportunity and the ability to help, even if it’s just putting a poster up, offering a raffle prize or being a tourist attraction.
I am another business in Sandwich, I offer a unique shopping experience, helping to make Sandwich interesting and if we have interesting shops, not just a selection of chains, then people will want to visit us and keep our town vibrant.
The money I raise will help me buy and restore this 130 year old building, continue to carve my sculptures, creations and commissions and get involved in training and helping the community.
Here is the link to my crowdfunder page, please can you pledge whatever you can afford.
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/buyrestorecatseyecarving
I appreciate that everyone is struggling at the moment, so I fully understand if you can’t help.
Thank you to everyone who has helped with a donation and advice so far.
The link is on my bio on my Instagram page.
Thank you.
Carrie.
