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Former geography teacher launches willow fence weaving business

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Chris Webster, owner of the Geography Fieldwork Academy (GFA) and former head of geography at Bungay High School, has launched Heritage Willow with former students Josh Hart and Charlie Temple.

It focuses on crafting bespoke willow fences across East Anglia from its own home-grown Suffolk willow in Southwold.

From planting, harvesting, storing and soaking, the trio sees the willow they use go through the whole process before installing the fences.

Mr Webster said: "My favourite thing is that you're involved in every aspect".

"It's keeping alive and preserving an old heritage craft of the area."

© Eastern Daily Press