Beads and Bows, an embroidery and needlework shop on Angel Lane in Penrith, opened in May and has already received a warm welcome from the community and visitors from further afield. The shop’s owner, Rebecca Sharp, trained at the Royal School of Needlework and opened the shop with the aim of making high-quality embroidery supplies and expert advice accessible to everyone. Ms Sharp said: "The shop is going really well since we opened in May. (Image: Rebecca Sharp)A recent highlight was the shop’s 'Name the Goose' competition, which attracted more than 100 entries. (Image: Rebecca Sharp)The shop also features an on-site classroom, which has been well-received and will host more classes in the autumn.