Two meetings were illustrated in this issue – one at Claypole, Lincs, with the theme ‘Something old, new, borrowed or blue’, and one in Ashmore, Dorset on ‘Historic Britain’. Join the BCD and see the world!
Nicki profiled the redoubtable cutter Dave Evans, and Jackie began a retrospective on early (pre- 2010) Wentworth, when their puzzles were made of plywood. Meanwhile, Bill began a leisurely stroll through his puzzle research, and David had a few tips for would-be collectors.
Margot shared a little Holtzapffel portrait, and Kerstin showed a delightful piece of folk art from Germany.
The British company Relish explained their history and their production of jigsaws aimed at people with dementia. In ‘Meet a member’ we were introduced to Paul, who is developing a jigsaw database.