CRAFTY embroiderers from Redditch have created a gift to be presented to residents of Redditch's Friendship Town, Gruchet-le-Valasse in northern France.

The Forge Mill Embroiderers have made a large scale hanging textile which illustrates the history of the Bordesley Abbey from its hey-day through to present times.

It will be presented to the residents as part of the next exchange visit leaving Redditch at the end of May.

This visit will mark the 10th anniversary of the first link between the two towns.