THE newly-renovated section of a historic mill complex is now full after two companies practising traditional crafts move into the remaining space.

The historic Twisting building at Sunny Bank Mills, has just undergone a £350,000 refurbishment and this part of the complex in Farsley is now fully open and fully let.

The two new tenants at the Twisting are shoemaker Yorkshire Sole and woodwork school Wharfedale Workshop.

They join the cocktail bar Botanic Request and the Emma White Jewellery Studio, run by BBC TV’s All That Glitters star Emma White, in the Twisting. Emma will be opening her new showroom this weekend.

Yorkshire Sole’s founder Dean Westmoreland, who is one of the stars of the popular BBC programme The Repair Shop, said: “Sunny Bank Mills has been on my radar for a long time and I am absolutely delighted to have moved here. The whole atmosphere around the place is one of creativity and innovation, while also being steeped in heritage. As a shoemaker I have a love of heritage.

“When I first visited the Twisting, I was immediately taken with the fantastic light from the large windows - something essential for my craft. This, along with the space being more than four times the size of my previous shop, really got me excited.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley (Image: Sunny Bank Mills)Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley (Image: Sunny Bank Mills) (Image: Sunny Bank Mills)

In addition, Nick Thompson, who runs the popular Wharfedale Workshop which specialises in woodwork courses, has relocated from Ilkley to take up space in the Twisting.

He said: “The whole site has a fantastic feel which matches my hand tool woodwork ethos and the Twisting has been wonderfully renovated, with large windows, lots of light and lovely views. It has a real sense of history and character. Everyone I know told me I should move there.

“I teach hand tool woodworking to beginners and intermediates, specialising in traditional and modern woodworking skills. Courses are in the evening and weekends and we have a wonderfully diverse range of students. I know everyone will love our new premises”.

Over the past ten years, Sunny Bank Mills has been transformed into a modern office and mixed-use complex, creating 400 new jobs with almost 100 companies.

One of the landlords, John Gaunt added: “Both these deals are a resounding endorsement of our new-look Twisting building.

"We are very proud that all four units in the gallery were let well before the renovation was complete, with a wonderful blend of innovative experiential craft-based retail, ranging from jewellery to gin making, to shoemaking to cabinet making.”

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