A shop is holding an open day as part of Yarn Shop Day on Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

The event has been organised by leading publications Let's Knit and Let's Get Crafting in a bid to celebrate Britain's much loved independent wool shops.

Sconch, on the Springwood Industrial Estate in Braintree, has goody bags for the first ten customers who spend over £20, mini workshops, cake and tea as well as 10 per cent off.

For more information visit sconch.com/yarn-shop-day-2015 or call 01376 743123.