Retail therapy with a difference

For retail therapy with a difference, events are taking place in the coming weeks selling locally-designed and hand-made products, writes Carol O’Callaghan

It's the time of year when craft fairs offer an alternative to the typical city centre and retail park shopping experience. With them come warm and fuzzy ethical and sustainability credentials to satisfy the buyer, and for the gift recipient who has everything, the one-off or limited edition Christmas gift is unique and useful.