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🛍️Award winning gift shops in Thames Valley
🧵Uniquely handmade crafts by local makers
🌟A community collective with a social mission

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A little delivery day…

I’ve just dropped off a fresh collection of handcrafted jewellery to the lovely Craft Coop Camberley, including one-of-a-kind pieces made with natural gemstones, delicate wire crochet and sterling silver or gold-filled wire.

If you’re nearby, do pop in for a browse. It’s such a welcoming little shop, filled with beautiful handmade work from talented local makers, making it the perfect place to find something truly unique while supporting independent artists.

I’d love to know if you spot one of my pieces! 💛

@craft_coop_camberley
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Every detail matters.
Our Thai silk has now been carefully measured, cut and matched with the perfect zip.
These might seem like small decisions, but they’re part of what makes every Bag of Hope unique.
No two bags are ever the same, just as no two cancer journeys are the same.
Next week we’ll add the feature that makes every Bag of Hope instantly recognisable…
Can you guess what it is?
#BagsofHope #FollowABag #HandmadeWithCare #CancerSupport #BehindTheScenes

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Better than sitting at home! 🫶🏻
Crocheting poppies

@windsorpoppyproject
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Unboxing something special today… and it’s all thanks to you.

This new embroidery machine was made possible by Max’s incredible marathon fundraiser and the generosity of our amazing supporters. Thank you @_maaxferretti
We couldn’t do what we do without you or our dedicated volunteers. Every fundraiser, every donation and every hour given helps us make a real difference for people facing cancer – and this machine is proof that your support is turning kindness into impact.

#BagsOfHope #EveryDonationCounts #CommunitySupport #CancerSupport #volunteerpower

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Father’s Day is this weekend! 🎉

Still looking for the perfect gift? Skip the ordinary and choose something unique that the man in your life will truly love.

From thoughtful treasures to one-of-a-kind finds, we’ve got plenty of gift ideas to make Dad feel appreciated this Father’s Day.

Pop in and discover something special before the weekend — because he deserves more than just another pair of socks! 😉

📍 Visit us in-store and find the perfect Father’s Day gift today.

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I’m in the craft Coop in Windsor all morning so today .. I’m putting up some new art . Come and have a look

@craft_coop_windsor
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#Windsor . #Ascot #Henley #oilpainting

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❤️ Today is our last day ❤️

As we prepare to close our doors, we wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you.

We have been incredibly lucky to be part of such a wonderful community and to have met so many lovely customers over the years. Whether you visited us once, shopped with us regularly, attended a workshop, brought your children to Mini Coopers, or simply stopped by for a chat, you have been part of our story.

Your support, encouragement, and enthusiasm for local makers have meant the world to us. We truly could not have done it without you.

While this chapter is coming to an end, the friendships, creativity, and memories we’ve shared will stay with us for a long time to come.

Thank you for supporting independent makers, local creativity, and Craft Coop. We hope to see you again soon in a new home.

With gratitude,
The Craft Coop Team

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@nicholsonquarter
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Second Chance Crafts – Launching 1st June

To support recycling and upcycling within our creative community, Craft Coop is delighted to introduce Second Chance Crafts.

Have unwanted craft supplies gathering dust? Bring them to the shop and donate them to us. We will sort, price, and resell suitable items, with all funds raised supporting our outreach work and Mini Coopers activities.

We Accept

* Yarn and wool
* Fabric pieces (please no small scraps)
* Paper craft and scrapbooking supplies
* Paints, inks, and colouring materials
* Needles, hooks, and crafting tools
* Haberdashery and embellishments
* Complete craft kits
* Patterns in good condition

Donations should be:

Clean • Usable • Good Quality • Complete

Thank you for helping us give craft supplies a second chance while supporting the work of Craft Coop.

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✨ Women Crafting Community ✨

This week we’re sharing the story behind another long-standing member of the Craft Coop community, whose creative journey began with a love of making things by hand passed down through generations.

From crochet and knitting to jewellery making and handmade cards, creativity was always part of everyday life long before it became a business. After moving to the UK over 20 years ago, that quiet passion slowly unfolded into a creative enterprise, with early days spent selling at craft fairs across London and connecting with people through handmade work.

In 2011, an invitation from Craft Coop founder Deborah Jones became the start of a much deeper creative journey. What followed was not just a place to sell work, but a community built on encouragement, shared knowledge, friendship, and belonging.

Her advice to women starting today is simple but powerful:
start with what you already have, trust your existing skills, and allow yourself to grow as you go. Creativity is never “just a hobby”. The things we instinctively make with our hands often carry far more meaning and value than we realise.

Fifteen years on, these stories continue to weave together the heart of Craft Coop and the incredible women behind it.

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This week’s free craft activity at Craft Coop is all about snails! Come in and make a paper snail while staying out of the heat.

Our children’s crafts are available 7 days a week as part of our Mini Coopers club. Come along, pick up a stamp card, and once it’s full, collect your free gift! #freekidsactivities #kidscrafts

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As we begin our final week of Mini Coopers in this shop, we just wanted to say thank you 💛

Over the past months, we’ve seen hundreds of little hands colouring, sticking, painting, folding, and proudly carrying their creations home through our doors. This week’s dinosaur keepsakes feel a little extra special, tiny colourful reminders of the creativity, laughter, and community that filled this space.

Although we’ll be closing our doors here on the 30th, we hope these decorated animals will keep bringing smiles long after the tables are packed away.

Please come and join us for one last week of free children’s crafts, collect your Mini Coopers stamps, and help us give this little creative corner the send-off it deserves 🐶🐭🐱✨

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@geocraftstudios Mini Coopers free craft activity for children in Craft Coop - animals

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Dropped some beauties at @craft_coop_maidenhead probably the last drop off before we close the door in Nicholsons Shopping Centre.

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