A BROMSGROVE craftsman is on the move to Shakespeare country.

Simon Waterhouse Designs was based at the Jinney Ring Craft Centre, in Hanbury, but the firm has grown out of the largest workshop.

Now the furniture making company is relocating to the Arden Centre, in Little Alne, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire.

Proprietor Simon Capewell said: "We were reluctant to leave but had to face the need for expansion and progress.

"The Jinney Ring has been an excellent location for us."

The move was also prompted by a new addition to the business - Simon's son, Alistair.

He wants to ensure the continuation of the traditional skills of furniture making by hand.

Alistair said: "I want to make sure people can still have individually designed furniture far into the future."