A skilled cabinet maker based in Dunkeswell is offering the chance for a newcomer to take over his workshop and continue the tradition of fine woodworking.

David Lloyd is retiring after 28 years of craftsmanship and wants to find a successor who is 'passionate' about woodworking to follow in his footsteps.

For a relatively small investment, to be negotiated, he is offering the opportunity to take on the fully functioning workshop with all its machinery, tooling and stock.

Sidmouth Herald: David Lloyd in his workshop

He said: "It's an opportunity I wish I'd had when I started - it took me months to get everything I needed."

Now that he's retiring, he's hoping to give a budding craftsperson a leg-up on their journey in business.

Having originally taken on the workshop after seeing it advertised in the Midweek Herald, he's using the same paper to make his offer to a potential successor.

He would like to hear from any young or aspiring artisans to discuss the 'unparalleled' opportunity he is offering.

David can be contacted by calling 01404 891 800 or emailing davidlloydcabinetmaker.co.uk