STEPHENIE Hale fell in love with ceramics as soon as she started learning all about pottery as an art and design student at Barnsley College.

So with the financial backing of her mum and stepfather, 21-year-old Stephenie has just launched her own business - the Little Shop of Potters.

That new company, based on the Carlton Industrial Estate, will allow visitors to paint pots for themselves.

"It's something that appeals to people of all ages and abilities and a brilliant way of creating something unique and personal," said Stephenie.

** The full story appears in the Barnsley Chronicle, dated December 12. **