AN international craft retailer is celebrating the anniversary of its North-East flagship store with a bank holiday bash.

Crafter’s Companion will mark its second year of operation from Newton Aycliffe with a four-day event.

Visitors to the store, on Aycliffe Business Park, will be welcomed with a ‘birthday tea’, exclusive giveaways, product demonstrations, product reveals and anniversary offers.

There will also be workshops hosted by fan favourites, Leann Chivers and Sheena Douglas, and Crafter’s Companion founder and creative director, Sara Davies.

Ms Davies said: “What was once a big idea has become a thriving success and we cannot thank our loyal customers enough for their continued support.

“I am extremely proud of our flagship store, its staff and what we have achieved.

“From sneak-peeks at our new products to competitions, the long weekend looks to be full of fun and we hope people will come along and help us celebrate another fantastic year.”

Since opening its Newton Aycliffe base in 2016, Crafter’s Companion has sold more than 250,000 products and has welcomed tens of thousands of customers through its doors.

The free event runs from today until Bank Holiday Monday. For more details visit crafterscompanion.co.uk/aycliffe-store