A new group of rag rug makers are meeting in Ledbury and are calling for more people to join them.

The group will learn traditional and modern techniques, under the guidance of an expert.

The Ledbury Raggers gather every month at the Belle Orchard home of Ann Davies, who has published four books on rag rug making and whose own work commands high fees in the market place.

She said: "A good rag rug can sell for anything upwards of £250, but it's the work that goes into it."

The new group has been set up for beginners and experts alike,

For further details telephone 01531 631873.