FISHERTON Mill won the FSB Small Business Award, presented by George Trytsman, managing director of the Small Business Advisory Service.

He said: “They have overcome some major challenges over the last year, both within the business and on a personal level. but they maintained a positive attitude, they have stayed committed to their business. They have not only invested in their business in terms of marketing and growth, but they also in giving new businesses in the artistic field an opportunity to start in their studios and make a real success.”

Boss Deborah Fox said her business was quite special in the South of England. “I can’t think of any others that are independent and do what we do,” she said.