I’m Nikki. I have lived on the canals for several years on Narrowboat West Riding.

We sell needle-felt animals (we make these), eco body care (soaps, men’s grooming), hand-thrown ceramic and kids accessories. Most of our products are hand made in the UK – small batch runs from small businesses.

I have always been a creative person – I work in fashion and am always crafting! I also had a small business selling life-like needle felt dog commissions before we set up the boat shop. I like that I don’t have to walk 5 miles to a Post Office, and get to meet so many people – boaters and customers

I volunteered for the RCTA to try and give back a little. The RCTA helps my business a lot and whatever spare time I can give to support I do.